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Hear some of the most off-beat, little-known and quirky stories from history and culture from ancient Rome to around the world.... more
FAQs about Stories, Saints and Mysteries:How many episodes does Stories, Saints and Mysteries have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
August 05, 2023St. Mary Major: The Virgin of the SnowsThe most important church in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary was supposedly founded because of a very strange meteorological event that occurred in the 4th century! Is there any truth to this strange legend? And if so why is it celebrated all over the world?...more17minPlay
December 21, 2021St. Lucy: The Illuminating MartyrSt. Lucy is celebrated around the world from Sweden to Sicily as part of the holiday season. Known for bringing light and hope during the darkest time of the year she is often depicted carrying her eyes on a plate! Find out about her interesting history and why she is still so loved today....more22minPlay
May 30, 2021Skeletal Art: Midseason Special with Natalie EdwardsHidden in churches all over Rome are skeletons - life-size statues, mosaics and friezes of skeletons that adorn tombs. These skeletons look incredibly “alive”. Special guest Natalie Edwards talks with Anna about the meaning behind them and why this type of decoration was so popular in the 17th century....more25minPlay
May 03, 2021St. Agatha: The Unbreakable SicilianSt. Agatha of Catania, Sicily was not any ordinary girl living in the Ancient Roman Empire - not only was she incredibly smart, beautiful and wealthy but also brave enough to stand up for what she believed in despite being terribly tortured. Truly a heroine, she is one of the most celebrated saints even today....more19minPlay
April 09, 2021Cacus: The Pre-Roman SasquatchThe story of Cacus takes place much before the founding of ancient Rome. He was a Sasquatch or Bigfoot terrorizing the ancient Greek settlers living near the Tiber river where Rome is today. But was he really the man-eating monster that some ancient writers make him out to be?...more17minPlay
March 20, 2021Giulia Tofana: The Liberating PoisonerGiulia Tofana got herself out of poverty and even became quite wealthy, all the while helping other women escape from terrible, dangerous marriages. She was a successful businesswoman, an incredibly rare feat in the 17th century. All of this thanks to the deadly poison, Acqua Tofana, that she made....more15minPlay
March 06, 2021St. Labre: The Saint of LiceSt. Benedict Joseph Labre forged his own path, his own way, to becoming a saint with some truly memorable attributes. He was an unusual man even for his times - living on the streets of Rome in the 1700's and walking thousands of miles during his many pilgrimages, and yet he is still an inspiration to some even today....more20minPlay
December 12, 2020St. Praxedes: The Collector of BloodSt. Praxedes or Prassede was an early Christian woman living in ancient Rome at a time when Christianity was illegal. Although there is a lot of mystery surrounding the facts of her life, she is famous for collecting the blood of her fellow Christians who were killed and for being a leader in the early Church....more17minPlay
FAQs about Stories, Saints and Mysteries:How many episodes does Stories, Saints and Mysteries have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.