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A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." – As W. B. Yeats never said

Utilitarianism, ethical veganism, culture war stuff, philosophy, morality, and more!

A newsletter about God, the Bible, science, faith, theology, and other learnings.

"The funniest philosopher on Substack" - Henry Oliver | "Sharp and witty, with great humor always underlain by an earnest desire to figure things out." - Justin Smith-Ruiu

Essays on philosophy in a world gone bonkers

The musings of an old-movie lover

On poetry, translation and related matters.

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We are a group of experienced poets based near the Scottish east coast. We run online masterclasses, and post here on poetry, poetics and the writing life.

A publication of formal poetry & essays about poetry.

A living library on Greek & Byzantine magic, myth, and folklore.

Religion, the arts, philosophy, culture... ...Foliis tantum ne carmina manda, ne turba volent rapidis ludibria ventis...

For those looking for thoughtful writing on great music.

reclaiming the good, the beautiful, and the true

At the intersection of religion, classics, and theology.

Bach is the greatest, and I haven't yet heard his complete catalog, so in 2024, I'm listening to every Bach composition and writing about it here.

Kvetching on vigs, chutzpah and bubkis

Dispatches from the debris of Classic Hollywood

Uncovering Pokémon's mythic roots.

For the love of cricket

An email that makes you love opera.