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The White Snake
A servant with the ability to communicate with animals wishes to marry a princess. Find out how his animal friends help him make his wish a reality with a 14-minute audio story "The White Snake" by the Brothers Grimm.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in History Pt. 15: The Printing Press
The Bible was one of the most frequently printed books, and with the Reformation, Christians were encouraged to read it themselves in their own language.
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60 Second Civics: History of Rights Pt.5: "No Free Schools Nor Printing Presses"
The English governor of Virginia said: "Thank God there are no free schools nor printing presses, and I hope we shall not have them these hundred years."
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60 Second Civics: The Reformation Part 3
A look at how the invention of the printing press aided the Reformation and encouraged freedom of conscience. What impact did the press have on Bible readers. [1 min. 21 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: History of Rights Pt. 4: Prior Restraint
What is prior restraint? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 8: John Peter Zenger and Seditious Libel
Covers the case of John Peter Zenger who printed an article in colonial America for which he was accused of seditious libel.