Showing results for "History" in Drama & Plays

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Who made the phone call that got HBO to launch the show? What’s the significance of all those eggs? And, what the hell ever happened to the Russian? In Woke Up This Morning, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa have all the answers – and they’re revealing...

In England in the Age of Shakespeare, Jeremy Black takes readers on a tour of life in the streets, homes, farms, churches, and palaces of the Bard’s era. Panning from play to audience and back again, Black shows how Shakespeare's plays would have been experienced and interpreted by those who paid to see them. From the dangers of travel to the indignities of everyday life in teeming London, Black explores the jokes, political and economic references, and small asides that Shakespeare’s audiences would have recognized.

Season 1: Scarface — The true story of Al Capone. A five part series.No Ordinary Life is a cinematic history podcast series. Each season brings one legendary figure back to life.To get every episode of No Ordinary Life now, ad-free, go to: noordinarylife.supercast.com This is a production from Story One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Shakespeare may have been the greatest playwright in the English language, but how does he measure up as a historian? In this brilliant comparison between the events and characters in Shakespeare's history plays and the actual events that inspired them, acclaimed historian John Julius Norwich examines the nine works that together amount to an epic masterpiece on England's most fascinating period.

Do you love learning about history? If so, you'll love the Extra History podcast! In this show. In this podcast, we explore little-known stories and events from our past. Our storytellers are passionate about sharing these amazing tales, and they'll leave you with a new appreciation for America's heritage.

Welcome to VOICE 9.A place where stories come to life through the power of voice. From shocking confessions and emotional journeys to fascinating real-life experiences, every episode is designed to draw you in and keep you listening.Whether you're relaxing, working, studying, gaming, or drifting off to sleep, VOICE 9 delivers immersive storytelling that feels personal, authentic, and unforgettable.One voice. One story. One experience.🎧 VOICE 9 — Stories you'll hear, imagine, and feel.

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Outliers is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events filter down and are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows. Themes of otherness, change, gender and the meaning of power are explored through the eyes of characters who have not traditionally held the historic limelight. Enjoy this anthology of stories from award-winning contemporary writers as they reveal the people hiding in the shadows of real events, at some of the greatest palaces ever built.Historic Royal Palaces, in association with Rusty Quill present:Outliers - Stories from the edge of history. Hosted on ...

The History of King Lear is Nahum Tates remarkable adaptation of William Shakespeares timeless tragedy. Premiering in 1681—approximately seventy-five years after Shakespeares original—Tates version captivated audiences and largely supplanted Shakespeares work on the English stage until 1838. Unlike the original, Tates play concludes on a hopeful note, depicting Lear reclaiming his throne and Cordelia marrying Edgar, with Edgar joyfully proclaiming that truth and virtue shall at last succeed. This adaptation, structured in five acts like Shakespeares, diverges in scene count and is roughly ...

In Volume 4, the gripping tale of Clarissa unfolds further in epistolary form, revealing the relentless assault on her virtue by the sinister rake Lovelace and the societal forces that conspire against her. As one of the earliest and longest novels in the English language, this work has left an indelible mark not only on English literature but also on the broader landscape of nineteenth-century European storytelling. Prepare for a dramatic saga filled with twists and emotional depth—a true literary soap opera. - Summary by Nicole Lee

History Well Told is an aural palimpsest — a podcast that scrapes back the varnish of time and reads the faint, electric undertext. We’re time-sleuths and raconteurs: excavating forgotten protagonists, unspooling the tectonic moments that rewired civilization, and stepping into the liminal theatre where myth, memory, and politics collide. Expect immersive audio documentaries — textured soundscapes, rigorous scholarship, and human-centered narratives — each episode an act of analepsis that makes the past feel immediate, strange, and insistently alive.

This podcast is for anyone who loves history and mystery. I talk about history, mystery, scary stories, mysterious, and unexplained events, and haunted tales. I also tell stories I know and I take you along as I explore and share the history behind places I research or visit. Hi, I’m Regina. I live, work, and podcast from Indiana, and would love for you to submit your scary or mysterious story. I can’t guarantee to cover every episode, but please know your story is what keeps storytelling alive. Shoutout to my brother for his editing help, support, love, and encouragement on the 1st ...

Under the auspices of the League for Political Discussion, in a meeting held at the Manhattan Opera House, Rev. John Haynes Holmes of the Community Church, taking the positive, and Clarence Darrow, taking the negative, debated the following proposition: "A Resolution that the United States should continue the policy of prohibition as defined in the 18th Amendment." The meeting was chaired by Senator Royal S. Copeland and introduced by Benjamin Javits.

In this engaging series of lectures, theatre historian, Megan Lewis takes listeners on a journey from the ancient world of the Greeks and Romans to the modern era as she explores how theatre - a live event that synthesizes many other art forms and disciples in a collaborative process of storytelling - entertains, educates, and inspires us, as well as helps build community and reflect society.

Do you love learning about history? If so, you'll love the Extra History podcast! In this show. In this podcast, we explore little-known stories and events from our past. Our storytellers are passionate about sharing these amazing tales, and they'll leave you with a new appreciation for America's heritage.

You’re tuned in to Family History Drama. Storytelling that transforms real ancestral accounts into immersive, emotionally rich audio experiences. A place where true stories, well told, will inspire, caution, entertain, and instruct. By blending historical events with dramatized narrative, each episode brings to life the forgotten voices of the past—complete with the sounds of steam trains, battle cries, whispered prayers, the tragedies of humanity and the divine providence of heaven.So climb aboard. Punch your ticket. Find your seat and settle in, as we make the Día de Los Muertos an ...

A collection of interesting tales of mystery from those areas a bit off the beaten path. The stories will involve missing persons, ghosts, strange phenomena, & other mystifying stories.