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Hosted by Arsalan Akhavan, Shahnameh Quest is a journey through the Persian Book of Kings, one story at a time. Featuring accessible retellings in English, with occasional commentary and bonus episodes.

Born in Alsace in 1761, the unsightly, diminutive Marie Grosholtz is quickly nicknamed ‘Little’. Orphaned at the age of six, she finds employment in Bern, Switzerland, under the charge of reclusive anatomist Dr Curtius. In time the unlikely pair form an unlikely bond, and together they pursue an unusual passion: the fine art of wax modelling. Forced to flee their city, the doctor and his protégée head for the seamy streets of Paris, where they open an exhibition hall for their uncanny creations.  

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE The extraordinary and surprising life of Piet Mondrian, whose unprecedented geometric art revolutionized modern painting, architecture, graphic art, fashion design, and more—from acclaimed cultural historian Nicholas Fox Weber "As...

A brilliant book by Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel, The Age of Insight takes us to Vienna 1900, where leaders in science, medicine, and art began a revolution that changed forever how we think about the human mind - our conscious and unconscious thoughts and emotions - and how mind and brain relate to art.

Becca, Michael and Chris talk about games and movies!

Dark Quest is the second volume of the Targa Trilogy, which is the cornerstone of the epic fantasy Alcea Collection which spans seventeen volumes in three series. The Targa Trilogy began with Origin Scroll. The evil magician, Sarac, has been banished to another Universe, but his followers strive to free him. Sarac's assistant. Mordac, gathers hundreds of dark magicians and instructs them to gather every book in the world, no matter what it takes. While his minions brutally execute his orders, Mordac plots the downfall of all of the governments on the continent. As Alexander and Jenneva try to ...

Reacting to the tumultuous crises of the twentieth century, especially the horrors of World War I, avant-garde artists and writers sought to destroy art by transforming it into the substance of everyday life. Following the evolution of these revolutionary groups, How to Be Avant-Garde charts its pioneers and radical ideas.

Quests and Chaos ventures into Icewind Dale with a group of players and adventurers sure to make you question many choices in your life. This actual play podcast comes from our twitch live streams, featuring James Aaron Oh as DM, Thomas Koch, Matthew Bridges, Alandra Hileman, JP, and Tasi Alabastro Support for our Patreon is a way you can affect the storyline, by donating inspiration to the players, or if you are feeling chaotic, to the DM. https://patreon.com/QuestsAndChaos

‘An exemplary work of investigative journalism that is also a wonderfully colourful book of history and travel’ Observer, Books of the Year ‘A piece of postmodern historiography of quite extraordinary sophistication and ingenuity… [written with] exceptional delicacy and restraint’ TLS...

Come join us on our Side Quest! We are two best friends, Ryan and Cameron! We talk about all things pop culture --- from video games to movies to millennial nostalgia. We might play a game or two or maybe yell at each other about dumb internet debates... if we can stay on topic!

There aren’t many computer games that can justify an entire book, but for superfans, Alien: Isolation is truly extraordinary and Perfect Organism reveals all there is to know about every aspect of this masterful game. Discover the rationale and authenticity of the set design and art direction, learn about the alien’s unnerving abilities to second-guess the players and the importance of its unique height, find out more about the importance of the dynamic audio and the use of seventies archive soundbites, as well as the darkly beautiful music.

Quests and Chaos is proud to present the full playthrough of Phandelver and Below the Shattered Obelisk. This show features a fantastic cast of new and familiar faces. Dungeon Master Tiana Ren Hanson leads our group of adventurers all 12 levels of this campaign. Featuring: Tiana Ren Hanson | https://twitter.com/Vana1895 Grant Corvin | https://twitter.com/JackRhien Cal Garrett | https://www.instagram.com/vaguelywhimsical/ Amy Puzia | https://twitter.com/amypuzia Matt Bridges https://instagram.com/brando30rock/ James Aaron Oh | https://instagram.com/jamesaaronoh/ Support The Channel Join our ...

Quest of the Golden Girl follows a man on a whimsical yet deeply philosophical journey to find the woman of his dreams. Along the way, he encounters a series of intriguing characters, each teaching him something new about love, destiny, and life itself. A thought-provoking and romantic pilgrimage.

Join Max, a 16-year-old AI gaming prodigy with over 42,000 trophies, as he reveals why side quests contain gaming's bravest storytelling. Explore what separates legendary optional content from cynical padding and the design choices that make players abandon the main story. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Quest of the Sacred Slipper is a thrilling mystery that takes investigator Cavanagh on a dangerous journey through the exotic East in pursuit of a stolen relic. As he uncovers deadly secrets, he faces betrayal, assassins, and the wrath of an ancient cult determined to reclaim the slipper at any cost.

Victorian women ate arsenic to achieve an ideal, pale complexion, while in the 1790s balloon corsets were all the rage, designed to make the wearer appear pregnant. Women of the eighteenth century applied blood from a black cat's tail to problem skin, while doctors in the 1880s promoted woolen underwear to keep colds at bay. Beautification and the pursuit of health may seem all-consuming today, but their history is long and fantastically varied. Ranging across the last four hundred years, Margarette Lincoln examines women's health and beauty in fascinating detail.

Join the Merriweather Girls again for another exciting adventure! This time, the girls journey by train to Kit's home state, Arizona, where they try to find treasure! - Summary by ShrimpPhish

The unbelievable true story of how one man stole tens of thousands of priceless artifacts and human remains from around the world—and the FBI’s massive undertaking to set things right. In The Grave Robber, Tim Carpenter, former FBI Lead Investigator on the Art Crime Team, recounts one of the...

Join the adventure as the author embarks on a thrilling journey to retrace the paths of legendary Spanish conquistadors—Columbus, Cortez, Pizarro, Balboa, and Coronado. Through vivid and often unflinching portrayals, he brings to life the diverse peoples, breathtaking landscapes, and rich customs he encounters along the way. Experience the allure and challenges of the Americas as seen through the eyes of a modern-day explorer seeking to uncover the echoes of history. (Summary by Steven Seitel)

Her school years behind her, Emily is back home at her beloved New Moon. She continues to climb “the Alpine path” as she watches her dearest friends leave home to find their places in the world. Many suitors try to win her hand, but will her Murray pride cost her true love? - Summary by Tawni Martini