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WINNER OF A NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD A USA TODAY BESTSELLER "A gifted writer, astonishingly adept at nuance, narration, and the politics of passion."—Toni Morrison Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of...

Step inside the minds of storytellers with Ink Blots: Author Interviews — the podcast where books meet personality. Host Rob Southgate chats with authors across genres — from mystery to sci-fi, romance to non-fiction — diving deep into their creative process, personal journeys, and favorite reads. Each episode blends practical writing tips for aspiring authors with candid conversations about life, inspiration, and the stories that shaped them. Expect surprises, laughter, and the kind of insights only a great storyteller can provide. Whether you're an avid reader, a budding writer, or ...

Every tattoo tells a story. Most of them are darker than you'd expect.Dead Ink is a weekly anthology podcast about the hidden history of tattooing — the codes, the criminals, the outcasts, and the moments when ink changed everything. Russian prison gangs. Yakuza masters. Circus performers. Naval superstitions. Forensic detectives. Each episode takes one story from the underground history of marked skin and tells it the way it deserves to be told: with precision, without sensationalism, and with everything that makes it strange.New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Ralph was a brilliant, poor Jew from the East End. Edith, also Jewish from a bourgeois family in Central Europe, was a gifted pianist. They met as students in Paris in 1937 and were separated by the war. Their intimate, emotional, and sometimes humorous correspondence throughout the war led to marriage in 1945. Each bore scars. She, from escaping the Nazis, he from childhood tragedy. Overshadowing them both was a secret that burdened Ralph for most of his life.

New York Times Book Review’s "100 Notable Books of 2023" "Absolutely gripping… a perfectly splendid read—I highly, highly recommend it” -- Douglas Preston, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Lost City of the Monkey God A sixty-year saga of frostbite and fake news that follows...

This memoir is a tale of heartache and humor, of love and loss, of marriage and motherhood, and of learning to put one foot in front of the other by turning page after page. Ilana Kurshan takes us on a deeply accessible and personal guided tour of the Talmud, shedding new light on its stories and offering insights into its arguments - both for those already familiar with the text and for those who have never encountered it. For people of the book - both Jewish and non-Jewish - If All the Seas Were Ink is a celebration of learning how to fall in love once again.

A mother is a dissident, a refusenik, and a prisoner in Leningrad (Saint Petersburg) in the 1970s and '80s. Her daughter, eleven years old, is left without a family. A grandmother is in the USA, waiting for her daughter and granddaughter and not knowing if she'll ever see them again. "I am fine," the three of them write to each other in their letters. How can you be "fine" when you have to fight to survive? When you must be silent? When the place that you love turns against you?

The Ink Stays Dark explores the moral questions beneath crime, silence, memory, power, and the stories people try to control.Hosted by writer Adrian Klein, the podcast moves through real cases, history, psychology, institutions, and fiction to examine what people do when truth becomes expensive.Why do good people stay silent?Why do some stories disappear while others refuse to stay buried?What happens in the moments before a decision becomes visible?The Ink Stays Dark began in psychological noir, but now follows the human pressure underneath it: witnesses, records, family secrets, corruption, ...

Step into history’s most captivating moments with The Empire of The Ink, where we bring the lives of fascinating historical figures to life through vivid storytelling. From legendary leaders to unsung heroes, each episode delves deep into their impact on the world. Whether you're a seasoned history buff or simply curious about the past, our podcast offers an engaging, accessible, and immersive journey into the people who shaped our shared human story. Join us, and let’s uncover history, one story at a time.

A brief, daily reading of a full philosophical text. Each time we finish a book, we begin again with a new book, gaining perspective and wisdom along the way.

A collection of podcasts created by students and participants of Lake Erie Ink, a nonprofit based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Indian peoples made some 400 treaties with the United States between the American Revolution and 1871, when Congress prohibited them. They signed nine treaties with the Confederacy, as well as countless others over the centuries with Spain, France, Britain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, Canada, and even Russia, not to mention individual colonies and states. In retrospect, the treaties seem like well-ordered steps on the path of dispossession and empire. The reality was far more complicated.

We are just two University students who cant get enough of history, culture, and anthropology. Tune in every Saturday night to hear Olivia and Thomas discuss their topics of the week!

History isn’t just about famous figures and well-worn narratives—it’s about the overlooked, the misunderstood, and the stories that deserve a closer look. Echo & Ink explores history with a focus on clarity, context, and fresh perspectives. Whether it’s ancient societies, key historical events, or lesser-known figures, this podcast breaks down the past in a way that makes sense—cutting through misconceptions, unpacking complexities, and highlighting what really matters. If you’re looking for history explained without unnecessary dramatization, with thoughtful discussion and ...

Let's talk about these true crime.Events with murders , serial killers and unsolved cases

The personal rambles and riveting conversations of a tattoo artist with their clients, friends, and idols in a homey setting. This is a podcast about culture from a tattoo table perspective.

Kristie Macrakis combines a storyteller's sense of drama with a historian's respect for evidence in this pause-resisting history of intrigue and espionage, love and war, magic and secrecy. From the piazzas of ancient Rome to the spy capitals of the Cold War, Macrakis' global history reveals the drama and importance of invisible ink. From Ovid's advice to use milk for illicit love notes, to al-Qaeda's hidden instructions in pornographic movies, this book presents stories of secret messaging that chart its evolution in sophistication and its impact on history.

Join David Maraniss, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, in conversation with his daughter, the writer Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff, as they illuminate the craft of non-fiction writing and explore their family's deep commitment to the power of story and search for truth.

From misty mountains to moonlit courts, Lotus Legends brings you the timeless tales of ancient and modern China—stories of clever fox spirits, brave generals, wise sages, and star-crossed lovers. Each episode collection is a journey into the heart of folklore and forgotten history, where myths bloom like lotuses and the echoes of old worlds come alive in every word. Whether you’re a lover of legends, a dreamer of distant realms, or simply seeking a story to steep your soul in—this is your cup of tea.