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Literature and History Podcast Transcripts

Doug Metzger · 125 episodes with transcripts

With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject.

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We Are the Grass

September 11, 2026

Doug Metzger (0:12)

Hello, and welcome to Literature and History, episode 129, We Are the Grass.

In this program, we will bring our present season on early Islamic history to a conclusion. Consider what we've learned over the past 40 hours or so, and get a sense of what's coming next. We have now completed all of the Abrahamic scriptures in our podcast. We've spent some time learning about the history behind…

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