It’s episode 104 of THE VERDICT, and Judge Dersley is cracking the spine on our deep dive into Literature in Morocco during 1500–500 BCE! On the docket: Ryan’s ancient-world novel Starsong, the poetic power of Fatima Tabaamrant, world-record-breaking flags, hidden resistance messages inked in henna, and some surprising truths behind Casablanca. Will the Judge give it a glowing review—or a dramatic rejection? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:42 Starsong!

09:53 Fatima Tabaamrant!

14:43 World Record Flags!

19:39 Secret Henna Codes!

23:42 The Final Verdict!

28:22 Outro (+ Casablanca Facts!)

Contact:

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Sand, scrolls, and… Hercules? This week, Pete and Ryan head back to ancient Morocco to uncover a time before paperbacks, when stories lived in memory and myths roamed the land. Expect dramatic desert backdrops, surprisingly fun facts, and a muscle-bound Greek hero with a to-do list from hell. Plus, we welcome the mysterious author of a novel set in this very time and place. Download now for tales, trivia, and a touch of creative licence—on episode 104 of HHE Podcast!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro!

02:18 Orientation to Morocco

12:18 History of Morocco!

26:24 The Labours of Petecles!

42:38 Starsong!

54:51 Derzolation!

56:31 Outro!

Links / Thanks:

• Morocco National Animation | Moomba TV (https://youtu.be/7dmTcInojWw?si=2n3rGkIa0dnM3RYY)
• Morocco National Anthem (https://youtu.be/uIKWKeoCJW0?si=2cxM2LhAmSqoTvrL)
• Starsong | A Novel (Amazon Kindle: https://a.co/d/fy84pw0; Apple Books, Kobo, and many others: https://books2read.com/u/brx5Nw)

Contact:

• http://hhepodcast.com
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It’s time for The Verdict on Water in Abu Dhabi during the 1970s! Dive into the hidden depths of the Liwa aquifer, stroll through the shady palms of Al Ain’s ancient oasis, and sip history at the city’s first 5-star hotel. Plus, discover how Abu Dhabi tried to squeeze rain from the sky, and why turning seawater into drinking water might just be the region’s ultimate magic trick. But will the Judge find this episode a refreshing splash or a total washout? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:12 First Impressions + The Liwa Aquifer!

09:23 Al Ain Oasis!

13:24 The Hilton Hotel!

17:44 The Ghaf Tree!

23:00 Cloud Seeding!

26:32 The Final Verdict!

29:13 Outro (+ Coral Project!)

Contact:

• https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
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