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Step back into the classroom that is GM Word of the Week as we continue our look at the history of magic and some of the influential people involved. In this episode, the man, the myth, the marketing opportunity, Faust. Are deals with the devil
Join us on a spellbinding voyage through history as we unveil the enthralling connections between natural magic, scientific evolution, and the ominous era of witch hunts. From Renaissance luminaries shaping the mystical landscape to the perplex
Part three of our ongoing series about magic and the people who use it.In this episode we discuss why you can’t mix your Madonna and Kabbalah, the history of Jewish Mysticism, why the name of God is so hard to say, and how there’s just one magi
Here it is the second part of our Magic series which contains the first part of the history of magic.But of course, there are several complicated things to get out of the way first before we can really dive in and get to grips with what it is D
The long awaited first episode in a series all about Magic in Dungeons and Dragons.But first, we have to do some ground work before we can really talk about Magic in D&D. We have to clear up a popular misconception about what magic is, then wor
Yes, you read that right. Another Lost Episode has arrived.And wouldn’t you know it, there’s just a bit more on Nostalgia that we had laying around. Fortunately, this brings our Nostalgia series to a final close and completes a request made qui
We explore the rich history of AI, starting with the works of Hero of Alexandria, who created mechanical devices that paved the way for future advancements in automation.We also dive into the Islamic Golden Age and the contributions of Al-Jazar
Never ask a writer where they get their ideas. They haven’t got a clue.Fortunately for everyone, the Ancient Greeks did have a clue. Several clues in fact. But in order to understand what was really going on, you need to get to grips with muses
Here is an episode inside of which is contained a red herring or two. For once, though, it's a common phrase that we use regularly that means exactly what you've always thought it meant. And that's great, don't you think? How nice.Except… Well,
It’s the final episode of the year, and the final episode of a series that began with a retread and amplification of a previous episode, Nostalgia.Naturally, you’ve been using the phrase “Steep learning curve” incorrectly. And equally naturally
We, that is the collective we known as the internet, oftern refer to games as Skinner Boxes of one sort or another. Particularly if it isn’t a game we like, or one we find very compelling.But, is it really? What’s a Skinner Box? What are we say
The last time we were here we talked a bit about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and then swiftly passed on to other things.But there were some things we left out. Some things that need to be mentioned. Because, you see, there is much made of Maslo
Series 3 begins with a fond look back at an earlier episode.Yes, we’re looking at nostalgia once again and boy, that sure was a great episode wasn’t it with all it’s references to the swiss army and pointing out how nostalgia was really just a
We made a plan, but that plan didn’t go… to plan. So we made a new plan. Which also, didn’t go… to plan.But the third plan? That stayed up. And it brought us a little episode that was far different than we thought it would be, all on the streng
The name Helena Blavatsky was certainly one to watch, for a variety of reasons.Was it because of her immense talents as a spiritual medium? Or perhaps it was because she was a font of spiritual leadership both at home and abroad? Or maybe it wa
What happens if you mix a bit of as-above-so-below with a bit of animal magnetism?Well, if you’re a regular listener to this show, you’ll know that what you get is a journey that starts at Appleseed and ends at Fox. But you’ll also know that al
Let’s take a historical journey with a mystic seer played for laughs.And while we’re at it, let’s also look into the far reaching effects of someone who didn’t really exist in the first place. But boy was he sure influential. So let’s settle in
There are many classic episodes of GM Word of the Week, including this one.Which is sort of the problem. What does ‘classic’ even mean any more? And what do we imply when we use the word? Well, it’s complicated of course, and classically, that’
A small change in the way paper was made lead to a huge change in what you can read.And the weird part is that it all starts with an execution and ends up with people on Mars. Of course, if people hadn’t got better at reading, it might not have
Welcome to season two of GM Word of the Week.Confused? Don’t be. We’ll explain. Or rather I’ll explain. And while I’m at it, we’ll discuss things Dickens along with the confusing difference between American TV seasons, and British Television se
Happy Holidays!In this part:Coral CastleCardiff GiantThemistoclesExploding AnimalsShark GodsPsyche and CupidNearly an hour of information and entertainment for your holidays.If you’d like to help support GM Word of the Week and get access to mo
Happy holidays!In this part:TransiDoctor KnoxNaming ConventionsSporksBrocadeFra Mauro MapNearly an hour of information and entertainment for your holidays.If you’d like to help support GM Word of the Week and get access to more monthly bonus ep
The second part of our two part spice series focuses on the history of the spice trade.And in large part that history can be encapsulated in the history of the nutmeg. So let’s dig in to what nutmeg is, why it was so popular and how that drove
They taste good, they smell good, but sadly they are terrible.At least, they were in the past. Even though today they seem to be blessed with some sort of magical property that everyone wants a piece of. From your coffee to your candles to the
The second part in our mini-series on cadavers.So, how did Burke and Hare change the state of the game when it came to dissection? And what happened after that?Well quite a lot really, but keep in mind that a lot of what we know today wouldn’t
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