The Bolt of Silk

The Bolt of Silk

From Circle Round by WBUR

March 10, 2026 · 25 min · Season 9 · Episode 32

About this episode

Samantha Béart plays a sorceress in a culturally rich tale with roots in Sudan, Egypt, and Palestine.

Samantha Béart (Baldur's Gate 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic) plays a sorceress with a knack for brewing up trouble in this tale with Sudanese, Egyptian and Palestinian roots. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here .

People in this episode

Guest: Samantha Béart

Topics covered

  • sorcery
  • trouble
  • cultural roots
  • storytelling
  • family

Keywords

  • sorceress
  • trouble
  • Sudanese
  • Egyptian
  • Palestinian
  • story
  • family

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Baldur's Gate 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic

Places: Sudan, Egypt, Palestine

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