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SCOUT· 54%35m·2025-08-13·Arts Culture214. Four Letter Words: Bane Bain Bath
The Allusionist
For today’s instalment of Four Letter Word season, we’re hopping from ‘bane’ to ‘bain’ to ‘bath’, via poison gardens, doll’s eyes, alchemists, placentas and waterborne curses. Visit theallusionist.org/bane for more information about today's topics, plus a transcript of the episode. Support the show at…
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