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Birthing In Outlander: The Not So Accurate Debut of Margaret Ellen Murray

Written by: Sara Mordzynski In honor of Labor Day Weekend…let’s talk about labor, of a different kind. In reviewing Episode  113, The Watch, it is interesting to note that two distinct, almost separate arcs develop and essentially do not intersect at all.  On the one hand, there is the dynamics of Jamie’s relationship with other…

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Let’s Talk About Frank: Bit Player or Significant to the Story?

Written By: Anne Gavin Note: This Post Contains Spoilers So what about Frank Randall?  One of my fellow staff writers for this blog wrote a very extensive piece recently about her feelings on the enigmatic Mr. Randall.  However, I have a bit of a different take on the first husband of our intrepid heroine; former…

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For the Birds: Examining Outlander’s Avian Imagery

  Outlander is a literary work replete with metaphorical imagery, none of it accidental. Perhaps no single image is more ubiquitous than that of a wide variety of birds. In this piece, I will examine the species of birds which make major appearances in both the book and the show and what they mean in…

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Discovering Outlander

Written By : Paige Contreras Nothing really prepares you for when you read a book. Especially one you’ve never heard of, seen a review about, or have never even heard of the author before. You may read the back cover or the synopsis on the inside, but it only gives you a general idea. Or,…

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Why Outlander Is Bear McCreary’s Breakout To Stardom

Occasionally, Mary and I would like to get involved with the Blog too!  God knows, we already talk too much on the podcast, but there are some ideas that I want to publish immediately without having to get the whole studio ready and my two kids to sleep!  Plus, it gives me an excuse to…

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NEWS: Outlander Season 1 Vol. 2 Soundtrack Release Date

Written by: Caroline Trevor Volume 2 of the original Television soundtrack for Outlander is to be released on September 25th.  The cost is $10.98 or £7.99 in the UK.  Music is by Bear McCreary. You can find it on Amazon here The Songs include  1. Outlander – The Skye Boat Song (Extended) [feat. Raya Yarbrough]   2….

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A Brief History Of Nursing and Diana’s Impressive Choices For Claire

Written by: Barbara Wismer So let’s start with Claire’s wartime service during World War II.  A little bit of nursing history can show you how extremely clever and wonderful Diana’s choice to make her a nurse, and an aspiring herbalist, really was. Of course in ancient times nursing was performed mainly by tribal Medicine Men…

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Theory: Why Claire & Geillis Can Travel Through The Stones

Written by: Caroline Trevor I think Claire and Geillis can travel through the stones, both back & possibly forward through time, because they are genetically disposed to be able to so. I think they are part of a family tree that has both in the past have found a pre disposition for time travel. I…

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Outlander Costumes: The Wedding

Written by: Melissa Bowers Hey everyone! So, this is my first post! A little introduction is definitely in order. By day, I am a registered mechanical engineer that designs air conditioning and plumbing systems in Phoenix, AZ. My family originally has ties to the Boston Area (WICKED PISSAH! Go Sox, and Bruins &Celtics).  My parents actually…

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What’s It All About, Outlander?

    “Don’t be afraid, “ he whispered into my hair. “There’s the two of us now.”  I felt warm, soothed, and safe for the first time in many days.  It was only as I drifted into sleep under the first rays of daylight that I remembered the knife above my head, and wondered again,…

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