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American Monsters
- Narrado por: Adam Jortner
- Duración: 4 h y 55 m
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Cackling witches in Puritan communities calling forth Satan. Sea serpents squirming along coasts to snack on bathers. Ape creatures slinking through forests and leaving behind mysterious footprints.
In America, tall tales of monsters walking among us have existed for hundreds of years. Real or fictional, human or inhuman, monsters and other terrors directly reflect the events within American culture. As a society changes, its anxiety changes - and its monsters change as well. Thus, any confrontation with America’s monsters is, in truth, a confrontation with the history of fear in America.
Grab a flashlight and go monster-hunting in the safe company of Adam Jortner, award-winning professor of religion at Auburn University, with the 10 eerie and illuminating episodes of American Monsters. You’ll encounter chilling tales of living houses, sentient plants, psychotic toys, brain-eating zombies, and otherworldly beings whose mere name is enough to drive people insane. Along the way, you’ll learn how monster stories change how Americans think and what Americans do, how they shape the history of our country, and what secrets about human nature these inhuman monsters can share.
American monsters are mythical, but in many ways monster stories are frighteningly real. The most terrifying thing about them: what they reveal about the monsters within us.
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Sherlock Holmes: Beyond the Elementary
- De: James Krasner, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: James Krasner
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Every hero works to soothe the fears of the people during their period in history. Heroes are not only brave, but they’re also able to navigate the convoluted corridors of society, and to see through the respectable pretense of others to detect the evil that lies within. So, who better to take on the foggy, crime-ridden streets and strict social mores of Victorian London than the iconic literary detective Sherlock Holmes? In Sherlock Holmes: Beyond the Elementary, you’ll investigate the history behind Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s whip-smart, charismatic detective.
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Very dry and academic
- De Buretto en 05-29-21
De: James Krasner, y otros
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Sleep and Folklore in Popular Culture
- De: Dr. Franziska Kohlt, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Dr. Franziska Kohlt
- Duración: 3 h y 11 m
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In this eye-opening six-part series, Dr. Franziska Kohlt looks at the concept of dreams through the lens of the stories that feature them. You’ll visit the enchanted slumbering land of Sleeping Beauty and the dark and mysterious realm of The Sandman. You’ll explore the ironic dreaming devices of Slaughterhouse-Five; the trippy, fantastical world of Alice in Wonderland; and many more on the quest to deconstruct the symbolism and intent of the dreams that are part of the narrative—or even, in some cases, that are characters in the narrative.
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Lots of information, but...
- De Mariam en 10-12-22
De: Dr. Franziska Kohlt, y otros
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Powerful Women of the Medieval World
- De: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Dorsey Armstrong
- Duración: 4 h y 59 m
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Throughout history, women have played integral roles in family, society, religion, government, war - in short, in all aspects of human civilization. Their contributions have often shaped history and shifted the axis of power for later generations of women. And yet, unearthing their stories from the historical record has often been a challenge. In Powerful Women of the Medieval World, Professor Dorsey Armstrong will introduce you to 10 amazing women who played vital roles in the Middle Ages.
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Very good! I wish I would have began listening to the Great Courses sooner.
- De Malia en 03-20-21
De: Dorsey Armstrong, y otros
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Witchcraft in the Western Tradition
- De: Jennifer McNabb, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jennifer McNabb
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Beginning with the witch hunts of the early 15th century, Professor Jennifer McNabb takes you on an eye-opening exploration of witchcraft and superstition in Witchcraft in the Western Tradition. In these 10 lectures, you will better understand where many of our most indelible images of witchcraft come from and how the religious pursuit of witches across Europe and into the Americas in the early modern period spread fear and violence like a contagion, for generations.
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Interesting, but not great
- De KlaatuBaradaNikto en 01-10-21
De: Jennifer McNabb, y otros
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Faith and the Founding Fathers
- De: Adam Jortner, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Adam Jortner
- Duración: 5 h y 51 m
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What did the Founding Fathers think about religion? And why did a group of practicing Protestants create a republic with widespread religious liberty? The 12 lectures included in this fascinating course provide multi-layered insights into the vision, philosophies, politics, and deep-seated faith of these brilliant leaders - in their own time, in their own words.
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About As Accurate As Any Woke History Prof Can Get
- De Rustin L. Haase en 09-23-21
De: Adam Jortner, y otros
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The Hidden History of the Boston Tea Party
- De: Adam Jortner, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Adam Jortner
- Duración: 2 h y 56 m
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The history of the Boston Tea Party is a hidden one. Why? Since it was a clandestine operation, all sorts of rumors and legends grew up around the event—many collected decades after the American Revolution had ended. At its core, however, the night of December 16, 1773, when colonials dumped tea from British ships into Boston Harbor, was more than a fight over tea and taxes. It was a struggle over the very nature of democracy and self-governance.
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How nuanced this event actually was
- De Cody T. en 12-17-23
De: Adam Jortner, y otros
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The Iliad of Homer
- De: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Duración: 6 h y 4 m
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For thousands of years, Homer's ancient epic poem the
Iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. When you join Professor Vandiver for this lecture series on the Iliad, you'll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Her compelling 12-lecture look at this literary masterpiece -whether it's the work of many authors or the "vision" of a single blind poet - makes it vividly clear why, after almost 3,000 years, the
Iliad remains not only among the greatest adventure stories ever told but also one of the most compelling meditations on the human condition ever written.
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Vandiver never disappoints
- De Machteacher en 07-23-13
De: Elizabeth Vandiver, y otros
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1066: The Year That Changed Everything
- De: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jennifer Paxton
- Duración: 3 h
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With this exciting and historically rich six-lecture course, experience for yourself the drama of this dynamic year in medieval history, centered on the landmark Norman Conquest. Taking you from the shores of Scandinavia and France to the battlefields of the English countryside, these lectures will plunge you into a world of fierce Viking warriors, powerful noble families, politically charged marriages, tense succession crises, epic military invasions, and much more.
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History brought to life
- De Joshua en 07-10-13
De: Jennifer Paxton, y otros
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The Science of Extreme Weather
- De: Eric R. Snodgrass, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Eric R. Snodgrass
- Duración: 12 h y 55 m
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Thanks to an ongoing revolution in the science of meteorology, we can now understand how extreme weather conditions arise, produce far more accurate forecasts, and know how to protect ourselves when dangerous conditions develop. The Science of Extreme Weather is your field guide to the worst that Earth’s atmosphere can inflict. In 24 exciting, informative, and potentially life-saving half-hour lectures aimed at weather novices and amateur forecasters alike, you gain a surprisingly powerful tool in the face of such overwhelming forces: knowledge.
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Interesting, but an absolute mess of a recording
- De Keith en 01-10-19
De: Eric R. Snodgrass, y otros
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10 Great What-Ifs of American History
- De: Adam Jortner, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Adam Jortner
- Duración: 3 h y 54 m
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Accompanied by a selection of guests, Professor Jortner takes you through a mind-bending exploration of the history that could have been. Captivating storytellers and imaginative thinkers, these experts show how history is contingent on split-second decisions, near misses, and sheer dumb luck. By reflecting on what didn’t happen, 10 Great What-Ifs of American History gives you new insights on what did happen—and the impact on our world today.
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Overacting and Multiple Narrators Distracting
- De homedaddy en 05-09-24
De: Adam Jortner, y otros
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12 Women Who Shaped America: 1619 to 1920
- De: Allison K. Lange, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Allison K. Lange
- Duración: 5 h y 38 m
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Histories of the United States often overlook the women who shaped the nation. Museums, textbooks, historical sites, and even documentaries omit essential parts of the whole because they leave out her story. Join Allison K. Lange, historian and professor, as she guides you through the fascinating lives of 12 early Americans, all of them women.
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Professor is knowledgeable
- De Kindle Customer en 03-27-22
De: Allison K. Lange, y otros
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Medical Mysteries Across History, Pt.2
- De: Roy Benaroch MD, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Roy Benaroch MD
- Duración: 4 h y 37 m
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Doctors are more than doctors. They’re detectives who solve mysteries about the human body. Diagnosing patients is about looking for clues, whether a persistent tickle in the back of the throat or confusion and memory loss. Just like detectives, good doctors sift through information until they arrive at the medical solution that fits best. Think you have what it takes to keep up with medical detective work? Find out with this second installment of Dr. Roy Benaroch’s thrilling look at medical mysteries from across history.
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Well done.
- De Amazon Customer en 01-04-21
De: Roy Benaroch MD, y otros
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Creation Stories of the Ancient World
- De: Joseph Lam, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Joseph Lam
- Duración: 4 h y 57 m
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Creation stories, found within many ancient cultures, are traditional accounts of the origins of the universe, the earth, and humanity. Often embodied as epic poetry, and told through the acts of divine beings, creation stories illuminate the values, beliefs, and creeds of the earliest civilizations. As such, these stories show us how early cultures made sense of the human condition, in theological, philosophical, and political terms. These 12 dynamic and thought-provoking lectures offer you a penetrating look at the origin stories of the great civilizations of the Mediterranean.
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Flawless in Every Way
- De Justin Sproles en 11-18-23
De: Joseph Lam, y otros
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Medieval Myths & Mysteries
- De: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Dorsey Armstrong
- Duración: 5 h y 6 m
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The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.
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Interesting, but centered on Britain
- De Ximena en 04-10-20
De: Dorsey Armstrong, y otros
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Powerful Listening: How to Harness Your Most Essential Skill
- De: Kwame Christian, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Kwame Christian
- Duración: 2 h y 48 m
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Often in difficult conversations, be it a negotiation at work or an important talk with a family member, we’re eager to find the right words to change someone’s thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. But the most successful conversations and negotiations don’t come from how well you speak. They come from how well you listen. Listening is the most essential skill of any conversation, and it’s fast becoming a lost art. But Kwame Christian, recognized as one of the world’s top negotiation experts, believes that anyone with an interest in learning can master the power of effective listening.
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I'm Writing This Review To Shout Out My Team!
- De Kwame Christian en 01-04-24
De: Kwame Christian, y otros
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre American Monsters
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- Uncle Mikey
- 10-03-21
Less Is More Sometimes
Overall it was good, and I enjoyed the narrator's voice, but it focused too much on race at times.
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- jc
- 11-06-21
A good read
Interesting material and great narration. Highly recommend this book for anyone interested in a deep dive into all things monstrous.
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- Emily
- 07-08-21
Excellent analysis!
Really insightful and enjoyable; sometimes these kinds of things make me roll my eyes, they can feel like they’re trying too hard or reaching for something that isn’t there, but this was GREAT. Reasonable, well-thought-out, spot-on. I loved it.
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- Jacob Tinney
- 08-08-21
A great look at the shifting gears of the United States
This was a terrific series of lectures on what has captured and perturbed the American psyche; and how we have created monsters as a “safety value” to deal with uncomfortable topics. I found the pacing, narration, and information to be spot on. I highly recommend everyone listen to it.
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- Sarah
- 10-26-21
Perfect for Horror Fans and Analytical Minds
Absolutely loved this. A great commentary on American monsters from the very founding of the first colonies up to present day movies. What do they mean and what can our fears reveal about our society.
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- K. GEORGIAN
- 11-07-21
Nice easy evaluation of the concept of monsters
I find the negative reviews surprising. This course in monsters is a pretty typical dime a dozen analysis of its topic. But to see so many snowflake audible reviews get triggered over the idea that King Kong has racist undertones or that early filmmaking presented only negative views of black people - ideas that are so universally accepted as true that I can’t believe someone hearing it today gets so triggered into a phony hurt ego panic. No one gets triggered when the thing and invasion of the body snatchers are explained as Cold War metaphors - which again are common and dime a dozen observations. Perhaps debunking monster conspiracy theories is not what fragile Americans want to hear or accept.
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- M. Domroes
- 12-18-21
Every chapter gave me something new to think about
I absolutely loved this book! every chapter gave me something new to think about and also I felt I learned something about history and each of the chapters at no point was I ever bored. If you love scary stories, monsters, or even learning about history this one's for you.
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- michael runner
- 11-01-21
Fascinating though not exactly as expected
Enjoyable and interesting, I don't regret the purchase. In particular, I learned quite a bit about spiritism in both origin and the movement around it. I didn't expect quite as much historical speculation. In knowing a few of the books and movies discussed, I'm not sure that some of the double meanings apply. As a historian he may be putting too much depth in some places in which people were just trying to tell spooky stories. I would have liked to have seen a sub title of "Through the eyes of a historian" or something like that.
I felt as though there was a bit too much focus on race but some of that may be because I was looking for more of an escapist book at the moment. In other words, race and politics seem to come into almost everything (or it seems like it) these days and sometimes I look for things to get away from the news or issues of the day. Still, I give Prof Jortner credit because he is a very entertaining reader. He kept things from getting too heavy due to his humor and tonality. Overall I recommend it. It's very interesting and I learned quite a bit.
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- B. Covington
- 08-07-22
Good, however...
This was not what I was expecting. However, it was entertaining and informative, and I still enjoyed it.
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- Gilbert M. Stack
- 08-20-21
Great Overview of the History of Horror in the U.S
If you enjoy a good horror story, this book will teach you a lot about where those images come from in America, and how they have been cultivated over the history of the nation. It’s a very quick but fascinating read. In addition to looking at the historical roots of things like spirits and witches, Jortner also spends a great deal of time looking at how movies, televisions, and novels have shaped the images. The popularity of monsters, and the way that those monster stories are told, has a lot to do with the stresses, fears, and problems of American society. Therefore, it should not be surprising that racism and civil rights are often underlying themes of the monster tale. Another fascinating theme is whether or not we can really govern ourselves when the people in charge in the stories often show themselves to be idiots. American isolationism, the Cold War, the proper role of science in our society… all of these themes pop up again and again as do stories about what happens when teens or women start to get a little independence in our dangerous world. Each section fascinated me and my only complaint is that the book wasn’t longer.
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