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“Superbly intelligent…[a] rewarding Sapiens-style big history.” —The Times (London) A bold and original history of fatherhood, exploring its invention and transformation from the Bronze Age to the present through a collective portrait of emblematic fathers who have helped to define how...

Delve into the profound reflections of Leo Tolstoy in "A Confession." This autobiographical work explores the author's spiritual journey and existential questions, offering deep insights into the human condition and the search for meaning.

Confessions of a Gen-X Mind is a narrative podcast told from inside the modern media experiment. Hosted by a longtime media professional with academic foundations in journalism and ethics, the show explores culture, power, memory, and meaning through a distinctly Gen-X perspective. Raised analog. Adapted digital. Still skeptical.Drawing on decades of experience across radio, streaming, voice acting, photography, blogging, and social media, the series traces the evolution of media from the inside out. These are first-person stories shaped by early journalistic values, industry proximity, and ...

Join Frank T. Bullen as he shares his captivating journey from the tumultuous seas to the bustling streets of 19th century London. Best known for his vivid tales of maritime adventures, Bullens life on land was just as remarkable. Starting as a cabin boy on a whaling ship, he later ventured into the world of tradesmanship. In this enthralling narrative, he recounts the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that shaped his path to becoming a renowned author. This is a charming and insightful glimpse into the trials and tribulations of a tradesman in a vibrant era. - Summary by Wayne ...

Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859) was first published anonymously in 1821 in the London Magazine and was published in book form a year later. A revised edition was published in 1846. It is an account by the author of his addiction to laudanum and the effects it had on his life. This recording presents an abridged version of the 1856 edition.

Confessions of an English Opium-Eater is a graphic, honest, autobiographical account written by Thomas De Quincey, about his laudanum addiction and its profound effect on his life. Confessions was the first major work De Quincey published and the one which won him lasting fame. This intensely riveting audiobook edition is therefore a must for all those interested in the pharmacological arts, altered states, the pitfalls of addiction, and the age-old quest for expanded consciousness.

In this gripping account, Nat Turner narrates the harrowing events of his rebellion during the infamous insurrection in Southampton, Virginia, which unfolded from August 21 to 23, 1831. Speaking from his jail cell in November of that year, just days before his execution, Turner offers a chilling perspective on the violence and turmoil that marked this pivotal moment in American history. - Summary by Joel Kindrick

The Confessions of Nat Turner is a historical narrative based on the real-life account of Nat Turner, an enslaved African American who led a rebellion in Southampton, Virginia, in 1831. The book presents Turner’s motivations, visions, and the events leading up to the insurrection, during which dozens of people were killed. Captured and sentenced to death, Turner shared his story with attorney Thomas R. Gray. His confession offers a powerful insight into the horrors of slavery and the desperate fight for freedom, making it a significant document in American history.. - Summary by John ...

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Dive into the intriguing world of Oscar Wilde through the lens of Frank Harris, who presents a unique perspective on the iconic figure. In this exploration, we are confronted with Wilde as both the charismatic conversationalist and the self-destructive celebrity who has become a symbol of gay identity and martyrdom. Harris, a flamboyant literary figure himself, offers a portrayal of Wilde’s homosexual experiences that reflects the attitudes of his time—seeing them as exclusive to the elite and not a contagion. To truly understand Wilde, we must navigate through a multitude of ...

The Confessions of Nat Turner stands as one of the most haunting and complex documents in American history—a text born from a moment of unimaginable suffering, spiritual fervor, and the crushing brutality of slavery. Recorded by Thomas R. Gray in 1831 while Nat Turner awaited execution, this narrative offers the only surviving first-person account from the leader of the Southampton uprising. It is less a political tract than a window into the anguished faith, visionary conviction, and unbearable conditions that shaped one of the most tragic figures of the American past.

Canadians have a long and perilous path of destruction that is rarely spoken of .. our historical flirtation with capital punishment ... Each episode I plan on taking a deep dive into the Historic stories from the Canadian gallows ..and maybe some stories that avoided the gallowsjust call me Ratcliffe and join me for stories of a Canadian hangman

An analysis of rare recordings of serial killer Ted Bundy confessing to kidnapping, rape, murder, necrophilia, and corpse mutilation a few days prior to his execution. FBI profilers, a doctor of serial killing, criminal psychologists, and a famed homicide detective who interviewed Bundy weigh in on unredacted audio files withheld from the public.

Jean Robert-Houdin was a Frenchman widely known as the father of modern conjuring. Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini later paid tribute to his skill by adopting his name. In addition to being a gifted magician and conjurer, he was the creator of a trick that became extremely popular. He called it "Second Sight". All the mind reading tricks and performances we see today came from Houdin's original inspiration. This audiobook is extraordinary in that it actually explains the secrets of many of his conjuring tricks.

Discover the secret history of cults, witches, magicians, conspiracies and the supernatural with occultism scholar Rob C. Thompson. His crew of Alchemical Actors explore life’s mysteries with a blend of research, ritual, and old-fashioned radio drama.

This is a true short story of a frontline worker's daily life and thoughts during the COVID-19 pandemic