Ergebnis für "The History of the Devil" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

Two men, each handsome and unusually adept at his chosen work, embodied an element of the great dynamic that characterized America’s rush toward the twentieth century. The architect was Daniel Hudson Burnham, the fair’s brilliant director of works and the builder of many of the country’s most important structures, including the Flatiron Building in New York and Union Station in Washington, D.C. The murderer was Henry H. Holmes, a young doctor who, in a malign parody of the White City, built his “World’s Fair Hotel” just west of the fairgrounds.

Speak of the Devil is the first book-length study of The Satanic Temple. Joseph Laycock, a scholar of new religious movements, contends that the emergence of "political Satanism" marks a significant moment in American religious history that will have a lasting impact on how Americans frame debates about religious freedom.

This is the first truly comprehensive book examining the life and career of the murderer who has become one of America's great supervillains. It reveals not only the true story but how the legend evolved, taking advantage of hundreds of primary sources that have never been examined before, including legal documents, letters, articles, and records that have been buried in archives for more than a century.

Although he was well known as an authority on spiritual traditions, Paul Carus was unusual in that he refused to align himself with any particular form of organized religion. In any case, his universalist view of God would probably have put him outside the allowable boundaries of Christian belief. Carus was particularly active in raising awareness of Eastern spiritual traditions in the West.

The Devil Wins uncovers the complicated history of lying from the early days of the Catholic Church to the Enlightenment, revealing the diversity of attitudes about lying by considering the question from the perspectives of five representative voices - the Devil, God, theologians, courtiers, and women.

“I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too.” Inspired by these few words, spoken by Josephine Baker at the 1963 March on Washington, MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow and best-selling author Hanif Abdurraqib has written a profound and lasting reflection on how Black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture. Filled with sharp insight, humor, and heart, A Little Devil in America exalts the Black performance that unfolds in specific moments in time and space

In this compelling new book, relying on original reporting from the most dangerous corners of Rio to the halls of power in Washington, DC, Dave Zirin examines how sports and politics are colliding in remarkable fashion in Brazil, opening up an international conversation on the culture, economics, and politics of sports.

Little Devils looks at the things we’re so quick to judge others and ourselves about. It explores the unseen. The flaws, struggles, mistakes and beliefs that haunt each one of us, a.k.a. our personalized little devils. Little Devils is an independent production. To support the show go to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/littledevils⁠ Follow us on Instagram @littledevilsshow / @jasminbauomy / @trz_media

Welcome to the Devil In The Details Podcast. A presentation of The Will To Live Initiative. Join me as I share my personal experiences and evidence in hopes of raising awareness about nonconsensual experimentation on innocent Black Americans. Join the fight. Sign the petitions at www.change.org/willtolive and https://campaigns.organizefor.org/p/willtolive.

In December 1987, Ronald Gene Simmons murdered 16 people – including his entire family – and wounded four more in Russellville, Ark. In this six-part series that includes interviews with those who survived the violent rampage, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter Tony Holt looks back on Arkansas' largest mass murder and its aftermath.

A son uncovers disturbing secrets in the diaries his journalist father left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Devil's Dinner Hour! Your bi-weekly source for everything Victorian and strange. I'm Evelyn James and I'll be your guide down the dark alleyways and moonlit moors of Victorian, England.

The Devil's Hour: A Podcast For The Strange & Unusual, is a true crime, horror, and paranormal podcast. This macabre series covers serial killers, unsolved mysteries, paranormal activity, hauntings, conspiracy theories, horror movies/shows and so much more. Join our host Darius, Judah, and Angel as they invite a plethora of guests on the show to discuss and dive deep into each case and topic. If you need your fix of spooky material, then you've come to the right place. This podcast is truly for the strange and unusual.

When computer anti-virus mogul John McAfee was wanted for questioning over the murder of Gregory Faull in Belize, he went on the run and invited VICE editor-in-chief Rocco Castoro. Alongside conflict photojournalist Robert King, Castoro documented McAfee’s white-knuckle escape from Belize into Guatemala. But their story has remained untold, killed by VICE's top brass days before publication. Ten years in the making, this podcast drags you through the heat of the jungle and inside the paranoid web of McAfee’s twisted reality. It tells the long-censored true story of what happened before ...

A podcast that explores the historical and cultural relevance of the figure known as the Devil. For many, The Devil is an entity not to be trifled with. He (most often it is a "he" pronoun) has an aim to tempt you away from God. For others, The Devil is a fictitious character carefully designed as propaganda; a scare tactic for the faithful. The consequences of this belief around The Devil have been severe. Antisemitism, the crusades, the inquisition, the witch trials, the Satanic Panic, and even today there is Q'Anon. The Devil is VERY real to many people and in this podcast we will look into...

Fear and hysteria grip the small town of Gilmer, Texas, when the search for missing teenager Kelly Wilson takes a series of bizarre and shocking turns. Thirty years later, journalist Wes Ferguson returns home to uncover what really happened to Kelly, who has never been found, in this wild, 11-episode true crime podcast. "A thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding Wilson's disappearance and the ensuring hysteria that engulfed Gilmer" - Longview News-Journal Devil Town is a production of Imperative Entertainment. It was written and created by Wes Ferguson. Executive Producer...

Shootings are not unusual in Belize. Shootings of cops are. When a wealthy woman – part of one of the most powerful families in Belize – is found on a pier late at night, next to a body, it becomes the country’s biggest news story in a generation. New episodes every Monday!

From Lori Vallow and Pam Hupp, to cannibals, serial killers and more, We Saw the Devil is a true crime podcast that deep-dives into fascinating criminal cases, both solved and unsolved. Past and present. We discuss both notorious and lesser-known cases, turning over every rock and exploring every nook and cranny of the case. On this show, you don't have to wait 30 minutes through our life story to get into the case.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-a-true-crime-podcast--4433638/support.

The Hostage to the Devil podcast will allow the documentary filmmakers to showcase interviews with contributors and Malachi Martin storylines that they couldn't use in the final film. The music is by Andrew Simon McAllister. The podcast was produced by Causeway Pictures and Scattered Images. Welcome to "Hostage to the Devil," a compelling podcast that dives deeper into the haunting world of the acclaimed documentary. Join us as filmmakers and contributors share exclusive interviews and captivating storylines surrounding the enigmatic Malachi Martin—insights and narratives that didn’t make ...