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The Carthusians, Houghton, Lawrence, Webster; the Jesuits, Campion, Sherwin, Southwell; the secular priests, Hart, Lacey, Ingleby; the countess of Salisbury, mother of Cardinal Pole; the Chancellor of England Blessed Thomas More, Philip Earl of Arundel, and Margaret Clitherow, harborer of priests. 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Paine's vivid storytelling and rich imagery create an enduring tale that speaks to both the young and the young at heart, making it a timeless listen that encourages reflection on our own journeys and connections with the world around us.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1546bbbd80e6c93a1597b0d4eadb2d97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Early Days Of Old Oregon-Katharine Berry Judson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-days-of-old-oregon-katharine-berry-judson--74335270</link><description><![CDATA["Early Days Of Old Oregon" by Katharine Berry Judson takes listeners on a historical journey through the formative years of Oregon, exploring the challenges and triumphs faced by its early settlers. 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The enduring quality of these stories lies in their ability to provoke thought and elicit emotion, ensuring that they remain relevant across generations.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73712962</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73712962/heptameron_of_the_tales_of_margaret_queen_of_navarre_volume_2_marguerite_of_navarre.mp3" length="119089309" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>E. M. Wilmot-Buxton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 2 presents a collection of stories that reflect the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of love and morality. 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