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Chicago

Maurine Watkins · en · 105 episodes

Uncover the vibrant and diverse history of "Chicago," a podcast that explores the city's rich cultural heritage and pivotal moments. From architecture to music, this podcast offers a comprehensive look at what makes Chicago truly unique.

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Chicago
Lay of the Last Minstrel-Sir Walter Scott
"Lay of the Last Minstrel" by Sir Walter Scott is a captivating narrative poem that weaves together themes of love, honor, and the power of storytelling…
Oct 29, 2026·2h 31m
Chicago
Selection from the Sonnets of William Wordsworth-William Wordsworth
"Selection from the Sonnets of William Wordsworth" showcases the timeless beauty and introspective depth of Wordsworth's poetry. This collection invites…
Oct 28, 2026·1h 55m
Chicago
Watch and Wait; The Young Fugitives-Oliver Optic
"Watch and Wait; The Young Fugitives" by Oliver Optic invites listeners into a gripping tale of resilience and survival as young fugitives navigate their…
Oct 27, 2026·5h 26m
Chicago
Charles Simeon-Handley Carr Glyn Moule
"Charles Simeon-Handley Carr Glyn Moule" delves into the life and contributions of a significant figure in religious history, exploring themes of faith…
Oct 26, 2026·7h 28m
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Sonnets of John Keats-John Keats
"Sonnets of John Keats" presents a collection of lyrical poetry that captures the essence of beauty, love, and the transient nature of life, as envisioned by…
Oct 25, 2026·1h 10m
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Norwegian Fairy Book-Klara Stroebe
"Norwegian Fairy Book" by Klara Stroebe invites listeners into a world of enchanting tales rooted in Norwegian folklore. This collection brings to life…
Oct 24, 2026·8h 5m
Chicago
Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children-Mabel Powers
"Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children" by Mabel Powers is a collection of traditional tales that reflect the rich cultural heritage and values of the…
Oct 23, 2026·3h 2m
Chicago
Rough and Ready OR Life Among the New York Newsboys-Horatio Alger, Jr
"Rough and Ready OR Life Among the New York Newsboys" by Horatio Alger, Jr. takes listeners into the gritty world of New York's newsboys, capturing their…
Oct 22, 2026·4h 12m
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Selected Poems of John Drinkwater-John Drinkwater
Selected Poems of John Drinkwater presents a curated collection of the esteemed poet's work, showcasing his ability to weave profound emotions and vivid…
Oct 21, 2026·1h 32m
Chicago
Survivals-Lewis V. F. Randolph
"Survivals" by Lewis V. F. Randolph explores the enduring themes of human resilience and the complexities of existence. This thought-provoking work invites…
Oct 20, 2026·1h 33m
Chicago
Life and Adventures of Jack Engle An AutoBiography-Walt Whitman
"Life and Adventures of Jack Engle: An Autobiography" by Walt Whitman is a fascinating exploration of identity and self-discovery through the eyes of its…
Oct 19, 2026·4h 7m
Chicago
Maid of Maiden Lane (dramatic reading)-Amelia E. Barr
"Maid of Maiden Lane," a dramatic reading by Amelia E. Barr, invites listeners into a richly woven narrative that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and…
Oct 18, 2026·8h 15m
Chicago
Black House in Harley Street-J. S. Fletcher
"Black House in Harley Street" by J. S. Fletcher invites listeners into a gripping narrative that explores the intricacies of human relationships against a…
Oct 17, 2026·7h 18m
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Sunken Garden and Other Poems-Walter de la Mare
"Sunken Garden and Other Poems" by Walter de la Mare invites listeners into a world rich with imagination and introspection. This collection showcases de la…
Oct 16, 2026·38m
Chicago
Sonnets-Christina Rossetti
"Sonnets" by Christina Rossetti is a captivating collection of lyrical poetry that delves into themes of love, faith, and the complexities of the human…
Oct 15, 2026·1h 4m
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Peasant Tales of Russia-Vasily Nemirovich-Danchenko
"Peasant Tales of Russia" by Vasily Nemirovich-Danchenko offers a vivid glimpse into the lives and struggles of rural Russian peasants, capturing their wisdom…
Oct 14, 2026·4h 2m
Chicago
Night-Born-Jack London
"Night-Born" by Jack London invites listeners into a world of primal instincts and the struggle for survival in the wilderness. This gripping tale captures the…
Oct 13, 2026·5h 28m
Chicago
Our Journey to Sinai-Agnes von Blomberg Bensly
"Our Journey to Sinai" by Agnes von Blomberg Bensly invites listeners on a profound exploration of faith and personal transformation. This compelling narrative…
Oct 12, 2026·4h 42m
Chicago
Windfall and Waterdrift-Auberon Edward William Molyneux Herbert
"Windfall and Waterdrift" by Auberon Edward William Molyneux Herbert invites listeners into a world where the interplay of nature and human experience unfolds…
Oct 11, 2026·1h 50m
Chicago
Moon Endureth Tales and Fancies-John Buchan
"Moon Endureth Tales and Fancies" by John Buchan is a captivating collection that invites listeners into a world of imagination and reflection. This anthology…
Oct 10, 2026·7h 59m
Chicago
Last Galley, Impressions and Tales-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"Last Galley, Impressions and Tales" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a captivating collection of stories and reflections that showcases the author's keen…
Oct 9, 2026·7h 51m
Chicago
Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa-Robert Louis Stevenson
"Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson offers a vivid account of the political turmoil and conflict that plagued…
Oct 8, 2026·7h 5m
Chicago
Chronicles of America Volume 09 - Colonial Folkways-Charles Morris
"Chronicles of America Volume 09" by Colonial Folkways-Charles Morris offers a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of American history. This volume…
Oct 7, 2026·4h 50m
Chicago
Coming of Bill (or Their Mutual Child; or The White Hope, Version 2)-P. G. Wodehouse
"Coming of Bill (or Their Mutual Child; or The White Hope, Version 2)" by P. G. Wodehouse delivers a delightful exploration of relationships and the comedic…
Oct 6, 2026·8h 35m
Chicago
Love-at-Arms-Rafael Sabatini
"Love-at-Arms" by Rafael Sabatini is a captivating tale that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the tumult of love in a world marked by conflict. This…
Oct 5, 2026·9h 54m
Chicago
St. George and St. Michael, Volume 1-George MacDonald
"St. George and St. Michael, Volume 1" by George MacDonald invites listeners into a rich tapestry of storytelling that explores themes of virtue, courage, and…
Oct 4, 2026·5h 12m
Chicago
Sonnets on Anglo-Saxon History-Ann Hawkshaw
"Sonnets on Anglo-Saxon History" by Ann Hawkshaw invites listeners to journey through the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon history, encapsulated in the timeless…
Oct 3, 2026·2h 32m
Chicago
Augustan Books of Modern Poetry Emily Brontë-Emily Brontë
Experience the profound and evocative poetry of Emily Brontë, featured in the "Augustan Books of Modern Poetry" collection. Brontë's work captures the…
Oct 2, 2026·47m
Chicago
Inca Lands-Hiram Bingham
"Inca Lands-Hiram Bingham" explores the fascinating journey of Hiram Bingham, an explorer who played a pivotal role in bringing the Inca civilization to the…
Oct 1, 2026·9h 55m
Chicago
White People-Frances Hodgson Burnett
"White People" by Frances Hodgson Burnett delves into the complexities of race, identity, and societal norms through the lens of its characters and their…
Sep 30, 2026·2h 19m
Chicago
Men, Women and Guns-Sapper
"Men, Women and Guns-Sapper" delves into the complex interplay between gender and conflict, exploring the roles that men and women play in the face of violence…
Sep 29, 2026·6h 52m
Chicago
Out of Bohemia A Story of Paris Student-Life-Gertrude Christian Fosdick
"Out of Bohemia: A Story of Paris Student-Life" by Gertrude Christian Fosdick immerses listeners in the vibrant and tumultuous world of student life in Paris…
Sep 28, 2026·3h 38m
Chicago
India's Love Lyrics-Laurence Hope
India's Love Lyrics by Laurence Hope is a poignant collection of verses that captures the essence of love and longing, intertwined with the rich cultural…
Sep 27, 2026·3h 37m
Chicago
Country Wife-William Wycherley
"Country Wife" by William Wycherley is a classic comedy that delves into the intricate dance of love, deception, and social conventions in 17th-century…
Sep 26, 2026·3h 34m
Chicago
Folk Tales Every Child Should Know-Hamilton Wright Mabie
"Folk Tales Every Child Should Know" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a timeless collection that introduces young listeners to the enchanting world of folk tales…
Sep 25, 2026·4h 9m
Chicago
Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Volume One-Edith Wharton
"Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Volume One" presents a collection of the renowned author's early works that showcase her keen observations of society…
Sep 24, 2026·4h 40m
Chicago
Fairy Realm A Collection Of The Favourite Old Tales Told in Verse-Tom Hood
"Fairy Realm: A Collection Of The Favourite Old Tales Told in Verse" by Tom Hood invites listeners into a whimsical world where classic tales come to life…
Sep 23, 2026·2h 33m
Chicago
I Worked for Lucky Luciano-Anonymous
"I Worked for Lucky Luciano-Anonymous" offers a unique glimpse into the life and operations surrounding one of organized crime's most notorious figures, Lucky…
Sep 22, 2026·5h 15m
Chicago
Dealings of Captain Sharkey and Other Stories of Pirates-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"Dealings of Captain Sharkey and Other Stories of Pirates" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle invites listeners into a thrilling world of high seas adventure and…
Sep 21, 2026·5h 23m
Chicago
Chronicles of Newgate Vol 1-Arthur Griffiths
"Chronicles of Newgate Vol 1" by Arthur Griffiths invites listeners into the intricate world of crime and punishment, exploring the lives of those who inhabit…
Sep 20, 2026·9h 6m
Chicago
Bartlett Mystery-Louis Tracy
Dive into the intriguing world of "Bartlett Mystery" by Louis Tracy, a captivating tale that promises to engage listeners with its timeless themes of mystery…
Sep 19, 2026·8h 6m
Chicago
Chicago - Maurine Watkins
"Chicago" by Maurine Watkins captures the essence of the Jazz Age through its vivid portrayal of low-life characters entangled in crime and scandal. At the…
Sep 19, 2026·3h 2m
Chicago
Our Village, Volume 1-Mary Russell Mitford
Our Village, Volume 1 by Mary Russell Mitford invites listeners into the charming and intimate world of rural England, where the author captures the essence of…
Sep 18, 2026·9h 54m
Chicago
Chimes-Charles Dickens
"Chimes" by Charles Dickens is a poignant tale that explores themes of redemption, the passage of time, and the impact of our choices on the lives of others…
Sep 17, 2026·4h 11m
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Cradock Nowell Vol. 3-Richard Doddridge Blackmore
"Cradock Nowell Vol. 3" by Richard Doddridge Blackmore continues the rich narrative of its titular character, exploring themes of perseverance and the human…
Sep 16, 2026·8h 14m
Chicago
Diamond Sutra (Chin-Kang-Ching) or Prajna-Paramita-Unknown
The "Diamond Sutra," also known as Chin-Kang-Ching or Prajna-Paramita-Unknown, is a profound Buddhist text that delves into the nature of reality, perception…
Sep 15, 2026·1h 58m
Chicago
Number Seventeen-Louis Tracy
"Number Seventeen" by Louis Tracy is a captivating tale that invites listeners into a world of mystery and intrigue. The story unfolds with suspenseful twists…
Sep 14, 2026·9h 5m
Chicago
Tales of Chekhov, Vol. 13, Love and Other Stories-Anton Chekhov
Tales of Chekhov, Vol. 13, Love and Other Stories presents a collection of Anton Chekhov's timeless narratives that explore the complexities of love and human…
Sep 13, 2026·7h 2m
Chicago
John Dough and the Cherub-L. Frank Baum
"John Dough and the Cherub" by L. Frank Baum takes listeners on a whimsical adventure filled with imagination and wonder. This enchanting tale explores themes…
Sep 12, 2026·4h 27m
Chicago
Secret Mark-Roy J. Snell
"Secret Mark" by Roy J. Snell invites listeners into a captivating narrative that weaves mystery and intrigue, exploring themes of faith and revelation. As the…
Sep 11, 2026·4h 10m
Chicago
William -- The Fourth-Richmal Crompton
"William -- The Fourth" by Richmal Crompton captures the delightful misadventures of the beloved character William Brown, a boy whose antics and unyielding…
Sep 10, 2026·5h 45m
Chicago
Flowers of Evil-Charles Baudelaire, James Huneker
"Flowers of Evil" by Charles Baudelaire, translated by James Huneker, is a profound exploration of beauty, decadence, and the complexities of the human…
Sep 9, 2026·1h 51m
Chicago
Vindication of the Rights of Men, in a Letter to Edmund Burke-Mary Wollstonecraft
"Vindication of the Rights of Men, in a Letter to Edmund Burke" by Mary Wollstonecraft is a powerful defense of human rights and an early critique of…
Sep 8, 2026·2h 53m
Chicago
Dream Tales and Prose Poems-Ivan Turgenev
"Dream Tales and Prose Poems" by Ivan Turgenev invites listeners into a rich tapestry of poetic narratives and evocative imagery, showcasing the author's…
Sep 7, 2026·6h 21m
Chicago
Machine-Room Chants-Tom Maguire
"Machine-Room Chants" by Tom Maguire invites listeners into a world where the rhythmic pulse of machinery intertwines with the human experience. This evocative…
Sep 6, 2026·51m
Chicago
Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees-Johnny Gruelle
Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees by Johnny Gruelle invites listeners into a whimsical world where beloved toys embark on enchanting…
Sep 5, 2026·1h 47m
Chicago
Man and Nature on the Broads-Arthur Henry Patterson
"Man and Nature on the Broads" by Arthur Henry Patterson explores the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world, specifically focusing on the…
Sep 4, 2026·6h 31m
Chicago
Home and the World-Rabindranath Tagore
"Home and the World" by Rabindranath Tagore explores the intricate relationship between personal and political realms, delving into themes of nationalism…
Sep 3, 2026·7h 18m
Chicago
Imperialism and World Politics, Part 2 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon
"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 2 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound influence on global…
Sep 2, 2026·6h 40m
Chicago
Canadians of Old-Philippe Aubert de Gaspé
"Canadians of Old-Philippe Aubert de Gaspé" offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of early Canadians, showcasing their struggles, triumphs, and the rich…
Sep 1, 2026·9h 30m