Chapter
A Child's Journey to Buddhism
56:33 - 1:01:48 (05:15)
Helena's grandfather takes her on a journey to Ostrakan where she spends time in direct contact with Buddhists and falls in love with Eastern religion and mysticism.
Clips
Helena's maternal grandfather was made a trustee for the Kalmyk tribe, who were a group of horse-riding warriors living in an area of Russia.
56:33 - 58:04 (01:31)
Summary
Helena's maternal grandfather was made a trustee for the Kalmyk tribe, who were a group of horse-riding warriors living in an area of Russia. Helena's literary career was beginning to flourish during this time and she was able to attend cultural events and salons in St. Petersburg.
ChapterA Child's Journey to Buddhism
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A horse nomad prince takes his daughter and granddaughter on a journey to Ostrakan, where young Helena encounters Buddhists and falls in love with Eastern religion and mysticism, but the family eventually has to reunite and return to Odessa due to Helena's illness.
58:04 - 1:00:27 (02:23)
Summary
A horse nomad prince takes his daughter and granddaughter on a journey to Ostrakan, where young Helena encounters Buddhists and falls in love with Eastern religion and mysticism, but the family eventually has to reunite and return to Odessa due to Helena's illness.
ChapterA Child's Journey to Buddhism
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the death of author Elizabeth Gaskell who passed away in 1842 due to a chronic lung illness, leaving behind her 11-year-old daughter.
1:00:27 - 1:01:48 (01:21)
Summary
The podcast discusses the death of author Elizabeth Gaskell who passed away in 1842 due to a chronic lung illness, leaving behind her 11-year-old daughter. Her mother was present at the time of death, making her one of the saddest ways a 28-year-old can die.