Jesse Harasta

I admit that as an American my eyes were crossing at the lengthy lesson in British history. However, as an Episcopalian I was entranced by the detailed description of the building, changes in administration and nomenclature, practice of honoring selective persons of note, and the honored dead of International wars. I found it extremely well done and useful, much more than I expected from a Publish or Perish.
The audio is performed by Colin Fluxman who managed to spark life into the dreary parts.… (altro)

norse, myths-legends

In recounting the mythology of the Norse Thor, a really interesting study of comparative European pre Christian mythology and worship is done in this thesis. The whole of the Norse gods are recounted in context, but it is the comparison between others e.g. Germanic, that really helped me with questions I have had after reading series like Harry Dresden and also the Iron Druid. The writing is neither dry nor boring, and I enjoyed learning from it.
The narrator performed very well!… (altro)