Ergebnis für "Candide" in Geschichte

The Age of Voltaire, the ninth volume of The Story of Civilization, is an in-depth examination of France and England in the first half of the 18th century.

Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet in Paris, France, was a writer and leading figure of the Enlightenment. His insistence that all authority could and must be questioned was so radical, he ended up in prison several times and was ultimately exiled. Voltaire’s writings were instrumental in influencing the American and French revolutions. Man as a being with natural rights was a radical concept at the time, but one which the American founding fathers embraced. Voltaire’s anger was specifically directed at the arbitrary powers of the state and the church.

In association with WWPH, 107.9 FM, Candid is hosted by Anna Rubenstein and Christian Gobo. The show is dedicated to investigative journalism, reporting stories around West Windsor. Season one tells the story of the Teng family, the protesters who showed up at their house for 37 days, and the community's response to the whole ordeal.

Candid Chat is a podcast that celebrates the power of storytelling and human connection. We provide a safe and inclusive space for people to share their stories and engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges, successes, and struggles of the 21st century.

America's Favorite Holidays explores how five of America's culturally important holidays - Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving - came to be what they are today, seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern popular culture.

This volume of candid interviews contains a sampling of hundreds conducted by Jean Henry Mead over a thirty-year period. Among them are photographers, artists, writers, ranchers, politicians, ranch hands, bunkhouse publisher, country singer, museum curator, and the nation's oldest talk show host.

Jack McNamara and Ash Samuel Hart love to argue about coins. Listen in on a candid conversation between two expert numismatists from Rare Collectibles TV.

Welcome to "Candid Batchit," the podcast where authentic conversations take center stage! In each episode, we dive deep into meaningful discussions, exploring diverse topics and shedding light on the untold stories that shape our lives.

The image of Jonny Wilkinson's last-minute winning drop goal is etched deep into the nation's consciousness, everyone able to recall where they were during that iconic moment on the 22nd November 2003. Twenty years on, with their achievement still unmatched, the affection and respect this band of brothers command is as great as ever. There is still no modern player as beloved as Jonny Wilkinson, no captain as celebrated and respected as Martin Johnson, and no coach as revered as Sir Clive Woodward. And there is no one with the aura and drive of Lawrence Dallaglio.