OpenAI - La bataille au Fort Casa Blanca
[Sandia (Jim Wells County, United States)]
Par Doble, J. Frank en 1924 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 21/04/26.
Themen:

Old Casa Blanca, which is several miles from the railroad switch by that name, stands on the Nueces River in what is now Jim Wells, but was once a part of Nueces County. “Of the history of this old ruin,” says Mrs. Sutherland, “no one knows a word.” The record … Lire plus
OpenAI - La bataille au Fort Casa Blanca
[Sandia (Jim Wells County, United States)]
Par Doble, J. Frank en 1924 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 21/04/26.
Themen:

Old Casa Blanca, which is several miles from the railroad switch by that name, stands on the Nueces River in what is now Jim Wells, but was once a part of Nueces County. “Of the history of this old ruin,” says Mrs. Sutherland, “no one knows a word.” The record … Lire plus

[Kœstlach (Haut-Rhin, France)]
Par Mündel, Curt en 1892 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 19/04/26.
Themen:

In Köstlach, einem Dörfchen nordwestlich von Alt-Pfirt gelegen, war eine alte Hexe, die hatte eine wunderschöne Jungfer im Dienste, die sie sehr hart hielt, so dass dieselbe ihr schon mehr als einmal aufgekündigt hatte; allein die böse Frau wusste sie durch Schmeicheleien und Versprechungen immer wieder bei sich zu behalten. … Lire plus
OpenAI - Der junge Mann, der dem Gespräch der Hexen lauscht
OpenAI - Der junge Mann, der dem Gespräch der Hexen lauscht
[Kœstlach (Haut-Rhin, France)]
Par Mündel, Curt en 1892 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 19/04/26.
Themen:

In Köstlach, einem Dörfchen nordwestlich von Alt-Pfirt gelegen, war eine alte Hexe, die hatte eine wunderschöne Jungfer im Dienste, die sie sehr hart hielt, so dass dieselbe ihr schon mehr als einmal aufgekündigt hatte; allein die böse Frau wusste sie durch Schmeicheleien und Versprechungen immer wieder bei sich zu behalten. … Lire plus

[Altkirch (Haut-Rhin, France)]
Par Mündel, Curt en 1892 ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 18/04/26.
Themen:

Der hl. Morand, Apostel und Patron des Sundgaus und der Stadt Altkirch, welcher in der Mitte des XI. Jahrhunderts lebte und viele Zeichen und Wunder verrichtete, war eines Tages aus seinem Kloster mit entblößtem Haupte, wie er zu tun pflegte, nach dem benachbarten Dorfe Walheim gegangen, um daselbst die Messe … Lire plus
[Altkirch (Haut-Rhin, France)]
Par Mündel, Curt en 1892 ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 18/04/26.
Themen:

Der hl. Morand, Apostel und Patron des Sundgaus und der Stadt Altkirch, welcher in der Mitte des XI. Jahrhunderts lebte und viele Zeichen und Wunder verrichtete, war eines Tages aus seinem Kloster mit entblößtem Haupte, wie er zu tun pflegte, nach dem benachbarten Dorfe Walheim gegangen, um daselbst die Messe … Lire plus

[Hawaiian Beaches (Hawaii County, United States)]
Par Westervelt, William Drake en 1916 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 17/04/26.
Themen: Destruction Eruption volcanique Mort Prophétie Suicide Volcan

Another chief was the one who was called, in Hawaiian legends, Ke-lii-kuku (The-Puna-chief-who-boasted). He was proud of Puna, celebrated as it was in song and legend. “Beautiful Puna! Clear and beautiful, Like a mat spread out. Shining like sunshine Edged by the forest of Malio.” — Ancient Chant Ke-lii-kuku visited … Lire plus
OpenAI - Le chef devant son Île
OpenAI - Le chef devant son Île
[Hawaiian Beaches (Hawaii County, United States)]
Par Westervelt, William Drake en 1916 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 17/04/26.
Themen: Destruction Eruption volcanique Mort Prophétie Suicide Volcan

Another chief was the one who was called, in Hawaiian legends, Ke-lii-kuku (The-Puna-chief-who-boasted). He was proud of Puna, celebrated as it was in song and legend. “Beautiful Puna! Clear and beautiful, Like a mat spread out. Shining like sunshine Edged by the forest of Malio.” — Ancient Chant Ke-lii-kuku visited … Lire plus


[Iona (Argyll and Bute Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 15/04/26.
Themen:

HE of whom I write was the first Christian who taught the Catholic Faith to the Pagan tribes of North Britain. On a hillside at a place called Gartan, in Erin or Ireland, he was born, in a wild district of lakes and mountains, the haunt of wolves and other … Lire plus
[Iona (Argyll and Bute Council, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 15/04/26.
Themen:

HE of whom I write was the first Christian who taught the Catholic Faith to the Pagan tribes of North Britain. On a hillside at a place called Gartan, in Erin or Ireland, he was born, in a wild district of lakes and mountains, the haunt of wolves and other … Lire plus

OpenAI - Le dragon a deux têtes et le trésor
[Tilden (McMullen County, United States)]
Par Doble, J. Frank en 1924 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 12/04/26.
Themen:

The name “San Caja” is significant, though its meaning is in dispute. Some people who should know say that it means Holy, or Sainted, Box; that the word caja, meaning box, alludes to the chest, or chests, of treasure hidden in the mountain. But a white man native to the … Lire plus
OpenAI - Le dragon a deux têtes et le trésor
[Tilden (McMullen County, United States)]
Par Doble, J. Frank en 1924 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 12/04/26.
Themen:

The name “San Caja” is significant, though its meaning is in dispute. Some people who should know say that it means Holy, or Sainted, Box; that the word caja, meaning box, alludes to the chest, or chests, of treasure hidden in the mountain. But a white man native to the … Lire plus

[Discovery Harbor (Hawaii County, United States)]
Par Westervelt, William Drake en 1916 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 11/04/26.
Themen:

Kahuku, the land now under past and present lava flows, was at one time luxuriant and beautiful. The sugar-cane and taro beds were bordered by flowers and shaded by long-branching trees. Villages here and there marked the population which supported the chiefs of Kahuku. Two of the young chiefs were … Lire plus
OpenAI - Pele et ses amants
OpenAI - Pele et ses amants
[Discovery Harbor (Hawaii County, United States)]
Par Westervelt, William Drake en 1916 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 11/04/26.
Themen:

Kahuku, the land now under past and present lava flows, was at one time luxuriant and beautiful. The sugar-cane and taro beds were bordered by flowers and shaded by long-branching trees. Villages here and there marked the population which supported the chiefs of Kahuku. Two of the young chiefs were … Lire plus

OpenAI - Ara et Sémiramis
[Van (İpekyolu, Turquie)]
Par Boettiger, Louis A. en 1920 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 09/04/26.
Themen:

Dating back to the Assyrian invasion which took place during the seventh and eighth centuries before Christ, one of the oldest of Armenian legends, that of Semiramis, queen of Assyria, and Ara, king of Armenia, is told.* Ara was very beautiful, and Semiramis, having heard speech of his beauty for … Lire plus
OpenAI - Ara et Sémiramis
[Van (İpekyolu, Turquie)]
Par Boettiger, Louis A. en 1920 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 09/04/26.
Themen:

Dating back to the Assyrian invasion which took place during the seventh and eighth centuries before Christ, one of the oldest of Armenian legends, that of Semiramis, queen of Assyria, and Ara, king of Armenia, is told.* Ara was very beautiful, and Semiramis, having heard speech of his beauty for … Lire plus

[Holywell (Flintshire, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 08/04/26.
Themen:

[...] One day, when Winifred's father and mother were absent, a youth of royal blood who was out hunting grew thirsty, and coming to Teuyth's home asked for water wherewith to quench his thirst. Winifred was alone, and the youth, perceiving her great beauty, began to speak to her in … Lire plus
[Holywell (Flintshire, Royaume-Uni)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 08/04/26.
Themen:

[...] One day, when Winifred's father and mother were absent, a youth of royal blood who was out hunting grew thirsty, and coming to Teuyth's home asked for water wherewith to quench his thirst. Winifred was alone, and the youth, perceiving her great beauty, began to speak to her in … Lire plus

[Volcano (Hawaii County, United States)]
Par Westervelt, William Drake en 1916 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 06/04/26.
Themen:

WHEN Pele came to the island Hawaii, seeking a permanent home, she found another god of fire already in possession of the territory. Ailaau was known and feared by all the people. Ai means “one who eats or devours.” Laau means “tree” or “a forest.” Ai-laau was, therefore, the fire-god … Lire plus
[Volcano (Hawaii County, United States)]
Par Westervelt, William Drake en 1916 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 06/04/26.
Themen:

WHEN Pele came to the island Hawaii, seeking a permanent home, she found another god of fire already in possession of the territory. Ailaau was known and feared by all the people. Ai means “one who eats or devours.” Laau means “tree” or “a forest.” Ai-laau was, therefore, the fire-god … Lire plus

[Saint-Calais (Sarthe, France)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 04/04/26.
Themen:

In France, in the sixth century, lived one Saint Carileff. He dwelt in a monastery; but the fame of this monastery having spread through the country, many pilgrims resorted thither. Therefore Carileff and a companion departed thence to seek a quieter spot. They wandered on until they came upon the … Lire plus
[Saint-Calais (Sarthe, France)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 04/04/26.
Themen:

In France, in the sixth century, lived one Saint Carileff. He dwelt in a monastery; but the fame of this monastery having spread through the country, many pilgrims resorted thither. Therefore Carileff and a companion departed thence to seek a quieter spot. They wandered on until they came upon the … Lire plus

[Madrid (Madrid, Espagne_)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 03/04/26.
Themen:

In the twelfth century there lived in Spain a peasant called Isidore. He spent his days ploughing his master's fields, watching his master's crops, having no thought but that of doing his duty faithfully. But the Church, following the example of our Blessed Lord, her Founder, who chose to be … Lire plus
[Madrid (Madrid, Espagne_)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 03/04/26.
Themen:

In the twelfth century there lived in Spain a peasant called Isidore. He spent his days ploughing his master's fields, watching his master's crops, having no thought but that of doing his duty faithfully. But the Church, following the example of our Blessed Lord, her Founder, who chose to be … Lire plus

[Verrières (Aube, France)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 02/04/26.
Themen:

[...] Aventine [...] loved all creatures so dearly that it is told of him even that one day, when he trod upon a snake and crushed it, he bent over it, cherishing it until life returned and it glided away. He lived in the sixth century, being Abbot of a … Lire plus
[Verrières (Aube, France)]
Par Hilton, Agnes Aubrey en 1908 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 02/04/26.
Themen:

[...] Aventine [...] loved all creatures so dearly that it is told of him even that one day, when he trod upon a snake and crushed it, he bent over it, cherishing it until life returned and it glided away. He lived in the sixth century, being Abbot of a … Lire plus

[Castlefarm (Tipperary, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 01/04/26.
Themen:

Once upon a time, there were two celebrated monasteries in vogue; one of those was at Aghaboe, in the Queen’s County, and the other some eight or ten miles distant, at Monahincha, in the County of Tipperary. Now it happened, that the monks of one of these monasteries had a … Lire plus
[Castlefarm (Tipperary, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 01/04/26.
Themen:

Once upon a time, there were two celebrated monasteries in vogue; one of those was at Aghaboe, in the Queen’s County, and the other some eight or ten miles distant, at Monahincha, in the County of Tipperary. Now it happened, that the monks of one of these monasteries had a … Lire plus

[Rogersville (Webster County, United States)]
Par Buel, James W. en 1880 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 31/03/26.
Themen:

In the age primeval, when the earth was fresh from the Creator’s hands, and the trees had put on their earliest verdure, the Evil Spirit—whom the Great Spirit had cast out of Paradise—roamed over the earth, and had his home in a cave under the mountains. When the chill of … Lire plus
[Rogersville (Webster County, United States)]
Par Buel, James W. en 1880 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 31/03/26.
Themen:

In the age primeval, when the earth was fresh from the Creator’s hands, and the trees had put on their earliest verdure, the Evil Spirit—whom the Great Spirit had cast out of Paradise—roamed over the earth, and had his home in a cave under the mountains. When the chill of … Lire plus

OpenAI - Grégoire à la Bouche d’Or
[Corough (Galway, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 30/03/26.
Themen:

The opening between Aranmore and Inishmaan, or the Middle Island, is called Gregory’s Sound. According to the islanders of Aran, its name was derived from a certain venerable man named Naomh Greoihir, or St. Gregory. This holy penitent came originally from the mainland, lying in a south-eastern direction. There he … Lire plus
OpenAI - Grégoire à la Bouche d’Or
[Corough (Galway, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 30/03/26.
Themen:

The opening between Aranmore and Inishmaan, or the Middle Island, is called Gregory’s Sound. According to the islanders of Aran, its name was derived from a certain venerable man named Naomh Greoihir, or St. Gregory. This holy penitent came originally from the mainland, lying in a south-eastern direction. There he … Lire plus

[Hot Springs (Garland County, United States)]
Par Buel, James W. en 1880 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 29/03/26.
Themen:

In the mountains of the Ozarks, in a cave as dark as midnight and so deep it could not be sounded, lived the Dragon Mogmothon, who feasted on the souls of the departed. His eyes were like globes of livid fire, which lighted up the cavern, and his voice was … Lire plus
[Hot Springs (Garland County, United States)]
Par Buel, James W. en 1880 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 29/03/26.
Themen:

In the mountains of the Ozarks, in a cave as dark as midnight and so deep it could not be sounded, lived the Dragon Mogmothon, who feasted on the souls of the departed. His eyes were like globes of livid fire, which lighted up the cavern, and his voice was … Lire plus

[Three Mile House (Monaghan, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 28/03/26.
Themen:

Hardly any deep lake in Ireland is without the occupancy of an uncouth monster, seldom seen on the surface, but often observed in motion, far down in the depths of the water. Imagination is frequently exercised by the peasantry, to divine its exact form, which is supposed to differ in … Lire plus
[Three Mile House (Monaghan, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 28/03/26.
Themen:

Hardly any deep lake in Ireland is without the occupancy of an uncouth monster, seldom seen on the surface, but often observed in motion, far down in the depths of the water. Imagination is frequently exercised by the peasantry, to divine its exact form, which is supposed to differ in … Lire plus

[Dublin (Dublin City, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 27/03/26.
Themen:

One of the best, most honest-minded and most industrious of men is John Kearns of Irishtown; and while engaged with his well-cared horse in drawing sand for some building improvements at the Star of the Sea Church, he put the following query to the superintendent: “Did you iver hear the … Lire plus
[Dublin (Dublin City, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (2 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 27/03/26.
Themen:

One of the best, most honest-minded and most industrious of men is John Kearns of Irishtown; and while engaged with his well-cared horse in drawing sand for some building improvements at the Star of the Sea Church, he put the following query to the superintendent: “Did you iver hear the … Lire plus

[Stradbally (Laois, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 26/03/26.
Themen:

There can be no question but that historical and traditional stories are strangely woven together, and with many tangles of net-work, in the fireside narratives of our peasantry. These regarding Timogue old church, and the castle which formerly stood near it, are examples of fact and fiction, it should prove … Lire plus
[Stradbally (Laois, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 26/03/26.
Themen:

There can be no question but that historical and traditional stories are strangely woven together, and with many tangles of net-work, in the fireside narratives of our peasantry. These regarding Timogue old church, and the castle which formerly stood near it, are examples of fact and fiction, it should prove … Lire plus

[Saint Mullin's (Carlow, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 25/03/26.
Themen:

*“Men called him Cobban Saer, and many a tale* *Yet lingers in the bye-ways of the land,* *Of how he cleft the rock, and down the vale* *Led the bright river, child-like, in his hand:* *Or how on giant ships he spread great sail,* *And many marvels else by him … Lire plus
[Saint Mullin's (Carlow, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (3 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 25/03/26.
Themen:

*“Men called him Cobban Saer, and many a tale* *Yet lingers in the bye-ways of the land,* *Of how he cleft the rock, and down the vale* *Led the bright river, child-like, in his hand:* *Or how on giant ships he spread great sail,* *And many marvels else by him … Lire plus

[Hill of Tara (Meath, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (8 minutes) (lecture difficile)
ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 23/03/26.
Themen:

It is indeed a shameful story to relate, how the pagan king of Leinster, Eochaidh Aincheann, visited the monarch Tuathal the Legitimate at Tara, A.D. 106, and married his daughter Dairine, whom he brought to Leinster, and lived with her for some time. Afterwards, he became enamoured of her sister, … Lire plus
[Hill of Tara (Meath, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (8 minutes) (lecture difficile)
ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 23/03/26.
Themen:

It is indeed a shameful story to relate, how the pagan king of Leinster, Eochaidh Aincheann, visited the monarch Tuathal the Legitimate at Tara, A.D. 106, and married his daughter Dairine, whom he brought to Leinster, and lived with her for some time. Afterwards, he became enamoured of her sister, … Lire plus

[Arbaugh (Newton County, United States)]
Par Buel, James W. en 1880 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 22/03/26.
Themen:

In the lap of the eternal sun reposed the Massatonguas. Purgation from every sin against the Great White Spirit gave them a land in which perfection was seen in every contour of nature, and happiness was as illimitable as the spiced breezes these favored children breathed. Birds of exquisite plumage … Lire plus
[Arbaugh (Newton County, United States)]
Par Buel, James W. en 1880 (4 minutes) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 22/03/26.
Themen:

In the lap of the eternal sun reposed the Massatonguas. Purgation from every sin against the Great White Spirit gave them a land in which perfection was seen in every contour of nature, and happiness was as illimitable as the spiced breezes these favored children breathed. Birds of exquisite plumage … Lire plus

[Station Island (Donegal, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 21/03/26.
Themen:

[...] In the old pagan times a Peistha, or water serpent, of immense girth and of still greater trail, was believed to haunt the celebrated Lough Derg, in the northern parts of Ireland. Sometimes his horrid head and open jaws were seen above the surface, as if drawing in the … Lire plus
[Station Island (Donegal, Irlande)]
Par O'Hanlon, John en 1896 (< 1 minute) ajoutée par Fabien
Publiée le 21/03/26.
Themen:

[...] In the old pagan times a Peistha, or water serpent, of immense girth and of still greater trail, was believed to haunt the celebrated Lough Derg, in the northern parts of Ireland. Sometimes his horrid head and open jaws were seen above the surface, as if drawing in the … Lire plus