Episode 209 – American Spiritual Renaissance with Thea Wirsching

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Episode 209 – American Spiritual Renaissance with Thea Wirsching

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71 minutes

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Apr 28, 2022

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We dig into North American history and examine the 19th century period known as the "American Renaissance" with scholar, astrologer, and author Thea Wirsching

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Apr 28, 2022

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Episode 209 – American Spiritual Renaissance with Thea Wirsching

Episode 209 – American Spiritual Renaissance with Thea Wirsching

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