This week we once again have a two part tale with a historical origin - although the tale of 'Genovefa' is much kinder to its protagonist than its historical counterpart.
Ep. 1040 - Legends of the Rhine - The Doctor's Wine of Bernkastel
In today's episode we explore the healing properties of Rhine wines in 'The Doctor's wine of Bernkastel'.
Ep. 1039 - Legends of the Rhine - Riza
The Rhine story of 'Riza' is filled with that particular sort of Christian magic that comes close to being blasphemous.
Ep. 1038 - Legends of the Rhine - The Templars of Lahneck
In 'The Templars of Lahneck' we get a story of the conflict between the Knights Templar and the Church.
Ep. 1037 - Legends of the Rhine - The Emperor Wenzel
On its face 'The Emperor Wenzel' is a story of the succession of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. But in reality, it's a story about just how good Bacharacher wine is.
Ep. 1036 - Legends of the Rhine - The Brothers, Pt. 2
Today on the podcast we have the final part of our story of love, honor, and duty in Wilhelm Ruland's 'The Brothers'.
Ep. 1035 - Legends of the Rhine - The Brothers, Pt. 1
'The Brothers' is our first tale back from vacation and it's a love story unlike any told in "Legends of the Rhine" thus far. Although I'm not sure that's such a good thing.
Ep. 1054 - Legends of the Rhine, Pt. 1
This week we're catching back up with Wilhelm Ruland's "Legends of the Rhine".
Ep. 1053 - American Fairy Tales
"American Fairy Tales" is a collection of stories (sometimes racist and offensive) from the renowned author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", L Frank Baum.
Ep. 1052 - Red Cap Tales - Waverley
This week on the podcast we have my favorite retelling of the year, Samuel Rutherford Crockett's telling of the Scott novel, "Waverley".