Delve into the life of Aleister Crowley, the infamous occultist, poet, and magician. Explore his controversial philosophy of Thelema, his influence on counter-culture, and why he remains a figure of fascination and revulsion to this day.
Delve into the life of Aleister Crowley, the infamous occultist, poet, and magician. Explore his controversial philosophy of Thelema, his influence on counter-culture, and why he remains a figure of fascination and revulsion to this day.
Uncover the full story of Rosa Parks, the woman whose quiet act of defiance ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a powerful catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Explore her life, enduring legacy, and the true meaning of courage.
Discover Wu Zetian, China’s sole female emperor during the Tang Dynasty era.82 Explore her incredible rise from concubine, ruthless tactics, effective reign, Buddhist patronage, & complex legacy debated for centuries.
Explore the life and groundbreaking work of Georgia O’Keeffe, the “Mother of American Modernism,” known for her iconic flowers, skyscrapers, and landscapes of the Southwest.
Explore the life and music of Giacomo Puccini, from his near-death experience to the unfinished masterpiece Turandot. Discover the emotional depth of his operas and his enduring legacy in the world of music.
Explore the life and legacy of John Keats, one of the greatest Romantic poets, whose timeless works like Ode to a Nightingale continue to inspire the world.
Discover the extraordinary life of Maya Angelou, a poet, author, and activist whose words and actions continue to inspire resilience, courage, and social change.
Discover the life and spiritual impact of Teresa of Avila, a Carmelite nun, mystic, and reformer whose legacy continues to inspire millions. Learn about her journey, visions, and writings.
Discover the story of Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, and explore his journey, achievements, and the enduring legacy of his historic flight in space exploration.
Discover the life of Martin Luther, the German monk whose ideas sparked the Protestant Reformation. Learn about his challenges, legacy, and impact on modern Christianity and society.
Why does gender equality stop at the front door? We explore the “Second Shift,” the “Mental Load,” and why domestic equity is the next frontier of feminism.
In the finale of Shadow Games, we explore concrete solutions to political corruption. From protecting whistleblowers to the “Singapore Model” of governance, learn how societies clean house and restore trust.
Why do we call it a “Ponzi” scheme? Is it “Gerrymandering” with a hard G? Join the Archivist for a hyper-focused history lesson on the specific words we use to describe fraud, from salamanders to international postal coupons.
Explore the fascinating world of mimicry, where nature’s greatest con artists use deception to survive. From harmless flies posing as deadly wasps to octopuses vanishing in plain sight, discover the science behind these evolutionary illusions.
Discover how the digital economy mimics medieval feudalism. From the “rentier capitalism” of software subscriptions to the “precariat” of the gig economy, are we losing our ownership rights?
Corruption isn’t just about money; it’s about lives. In Shadow Games Ep 4, we explore the human toll: crumbling infrastructure, the death of meritocracy, and the erosion of public trust. See the real-world impact of the Shadow Game.