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An exemplary travelogue of danger and achievement by the Frenchwoman Madame Alexandra David-Neel of her 1923 expedition to Tibet, the fifth in her series of Asian travels and her personal recounting of her journey to Lhasa, Tibet's forbidden city. In order to penetrate Tibet and reach Lhasa, she used her fluency of Tibetan dialects and culture, disguised herself as a beggar with yak hair extensions and inked skin, and tackled some of the roughest terrain and climate in the world.

"A revelation of the drive and creative flux of the metropolis over time."--Nature "This is a must-read book for any city dweller with a voracious appetite for understanding the wonders of cities and why we're so attracted to them."--Zahi Hawass, author of Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt A...

Set against the backdrop of the turbulent late 1960s and early 1970s, this compelling audiobook provides the first comprehensive history of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, notorious for the abduction of Israeli Olympians by Palestinian terrorists and the hostages' tragic deaths after a botched rescue mission by the German police. Drawing on a wealth of newly available sources from the time, eminent historian David Clay Large explores the 1972 festival in all its ramifications.

Unearth the hidden history of human civilization through the grounding, tactile craft of ancient pottery. Whether you are seeking a contemplative commute or an immersive listen for your weekend creative flow, this narrative transforms humble clay into the ultimate silent witness of our past...

In November 1943, Marine 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. was mortally wounded while leading a successful assault on critical Japanese fortifications on the Pacific atoll of Tarawa. But it was not until August 2015 that he was finally laid to rest. Bonnyman Jr. was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart for his heroic actions during the bloody battle, which would ultimately claim the lives of almost 2,000 Marines and 5,000 Japanese soldiers. But the lieutenant, along with hundreds of other Marines, was buried in an unmarked grave.

This is the Best Of the Clay Cane Show featuring Exonerated interviews, Black Trivia Quiz, History with Clay, Am I Trippin' with Reecie Colbert, Throwback Interviews, and more! Listen to the Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM Urban View (channel 126) Monday-Friday 12p ET - 3p ET.

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Welcome to our brand-new podcast! This is an hour-long podcast called Throwing Shade and Clay, a funny, witty, satirical, historical, well researched, and artistically inclined podcast designed to make you think about past events, modern society and how art binds it all together. We will discuss historical events, societal shifts, and moments in time that influenced, for better or worse, the world we live in today. The projects we make a share with you will be a mix of handbuilt clay, poured ceramics, canvas, and any other niknak worth our creating.

Dive into the enchanting tales that have shaped national identities and inspired generations. In the words of Beatrice Clay, Among the stories of worldwide renown, few are as stirring as those surrounding legendary heroes. Join us on a magical journey through the thrilling escapades of King Arthur, his heirs, and their valiant companions, brought to life by the captivating narration of Ana Naumoska.

"Among the stories of world-wide renown, not the least stirring are those that have gathered about the names of national heroes. The Æneid, the Nibelungenlied, the Chanson de Roland, the Morte D'Arthur,—they are not history, but they have been as National Anthems to the races, and their magic is not yet dead," is how Beatrice Clay unravels the magical journey through the most interesting adventures of King Arthur, his heirs and his companions. - Summary by AnaNaumoskaThis show includes AI-generated content.

Ever wonder about the bizarre details that textbooks leave out? Welcome to "Footnotes of the Past," the podcast that uncovers history's strangest, most overlooked tales hiding in plain sight.Each week, we dive into the peculiar corners of human history to bring you extraordinary stories that somehow slipped through the cracks. From the emperor who declared war on Neptune and ordered his soldiers to stab the sea, to the dancing plague that swept through medieval Europe, to the forgotten genius whose inventions changed the world but whose name you've never heard."Footnotes of the Past" isn't ...

Listening to America aims to "light out for the territories," traveling less visited byways and taking time to see this immense, extraordinary country with fresh eyes while listening to the many voices of America's past, present, and future. Led by noted historian and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson, Listening to America travels the country's less visited byways, from national parks and forests to historic sites to countless under-recognized rural and urban places. Through this exploration, Clay and team find and tell the overlooked historical and contemporary stories that shape America's ...

Cassius Marcellus Clay was a Kentucky planter, politician, and abolitionist. He freed the slaves on the estate inherited from his father and paid them a wage. Clay argued that no cordial union could exist between liberty and slavery, concluding his speech with, “If you would have peace, be just, for justice is the only peace.”

Any Old Place is a series exploring unique places in Frankfort Kentucky, collecting stories from the past and following them through to the present. Each episode of Any Old Place features a different location, with guests sharing their connection to it. Hosted, edited, and produced by Clay Wallace for the Capital City Museum.

We've always wanted to know what comes next. We've always breathlessly anticipated things to come. And we're usually wrong.We're digging into yesterday's visions of tomorrow. Along with the ways they've inspired innovation.And don't forget to subscribe to the No. 1 newsletter for creative professionals on creativity, innovation, and imagination: www.thespark.buzzThis is a podcast from Conceit Media. Check out all of Conceit Media’s podcasts at www.conceit.audio.Check out the show’s sponsor at www.enkindle.shop.

Join hosts Sam and Clay as they dive into the background, strategies, and lore behind history's greatest battles. New episodes will be posted every Wednesday and responses from viewers are always welcome. Follow us on social media for more content and to discuss each week's episode! Instagram: artofwar_podcast; Twitter: @ArtOfWarThePod; Email: artofwarthepodcast@gmail.com

Fantastic History is hosted by Clay and Sarah, a husband and wife duo who enjoy telling each other about amazing events, people and mysteries throughout history. Each week, we'll share a fascinating story with one another and you!

Erin and Amanda are sisters, librarians, and sister librarians hailing from scenic central Oklahoma, and in this series they examine and rank clubs, cults, MLMs and more to determine which one they'd most like to join. Join us for math and questionable singing.

Personal Narrative provides fascinating insight into the earliest clashes that were beginning to occur between citizens of the travelers from the east, Native Americans and Mexicans as United States began its great westward expansion. Pattie’s book fully explores the dangers of life as a trapper in the wilderness of the far west, including during one episode after Pattie and a group of French trappers were attacked and only three of them survived.

This is the message of Shri Ramakrishna to the modern world: “Do not care for doctrines, do not care for dogmas, or sects, or churches, or temples; they count for little compared with the essence of existence in each man which is spirituality; and the more this is developed in a man, the more powerful is he for good. Earn that first, acquire that, and criticize no one, for all doctrines and creeds have some good in them. Show by your lives that religion does not mean words, or names, or sects, but that it means spiritual realization."