"Each year at harvest time she invited the poor peasants of the neighbourhood to come and glean in her field, and take home with them as much grain as they needed for winter use." - The Scarf of the Lady
Ep. 1069 - The Topaz Story Book - Prince Autumn
“I am the least important of the four seasons and am scarcely lord in my own land,” he said. “I serve two jealous masters and have to please them both. But my power extends so far that I can give you a few glad days.” - 'Prince Autumn'
Ep. 1068 - The Topaz Story Book - Intro + Nipon and the King of the Northland
The votes have been tallied and today we begin "The Topaz Story Book" with an Introduction, a poem and 'Nipon and the King of the Northland'!
Ep. 1067 - Legends of the Rhine - Stavoren
Today brings us the final story from Wilhelm Ruland's "Legends of the Rhine". 'Stavoren' is a tale filled with hubris and honestly it doesn't end well for anyone involved.
Ep. 1066 - Legends of the Rhine - Lohengrin
The penultimate story in "Legends of the Rhine", 'Lohengrin', is a tale that should be very familiar to opera lovers as well as fans of tales of chivalry.
Ep. 1065 - Legends of the Rhine - Siegfried
This is the final week of "Legends of the Rhine" and it's ending with three amazing tales, beginning with the story of the hero 'Siegfried'.
Ep. 1064 - Legends of the Rhine - The Cathedral Builder of Cologne, Pt. 2
In today's conclusion of 'The Cathedral Builder of Cologne' we discover the result of the bet between Master Gerhard and the Devil.
Ep. 1063 - Legends of the Rhine - The Cathedral Builder of Cologne, Pt. 1
Yet another "deal with the Devil" in the Rhine valley, but this time Master Gerhard of Ryle has a secret on his side.
Ep. 1062 - Legends of the Rhine - Jan and Griet
'Jan and Griet' is certainly not a love story, but it is the tale of what "might have been".