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Ice Ghosts weaves together the epic story of the Lost Franklin Expedition of 1845 - whose two ships and crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic ice - with the modern tale of the scientists, divers, and local Inuit behind the incredible discovery of the flagship's wreck in 2014. Paul Watson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who was on the icebreaker that led the discovery expedition, tells a fast-paced historical adventure story: Sir John Franklin and the crew of the HMS Erebus and Terror setting off in search of the fabled Northwest Passage.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE A thrilling adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of Shadow Divers Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But...

Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia.... In this hilarious history, David Hunt reveals the truth of Australia's past, from megafauna to Macquarie - the cock-ups and curiosities, the forgotten eccentrics and Eureka moments that have made us who we are. Girt introduces forgotten heroes like Mary McLoghlin, transported for the crime of "felony of sock", and Trim the cat, who beat a French monkey to become the first animal to circumnavigate Australia.

The Plant Hunter's Atlas is a volume telling some of the most extraordinary tales of horticultural discovery and exploring the characters behind the stories. Taking in the world's inhabited continents and spanning the centuries, the stories range from tales of derring-do in the age of discovery to modern-day botanists working at the cutting-edge of science. The text explores how plant hunters have been inspired by everything from scientific curiosity to economic greed, and their own ingrained sense of adventure.

Most scientists believe the evolution of humans has a history as long as life itself. Anatomically modern humans and all other life that has existed on the planet first came about from the single-celled microorganisms that emerged approximately 4 billion years ago. Through the processes of mutation and natural selection, all forms of life developed, and this continuous lineage of life makes it difficult to say precisely when one species completely separates from another.

Ireland’s Secret War reveals strategic Nazi intentions for Ireland and the real role of leading government figures of the time, placing Dan Bryan and G2—the military intelligence branch of the Irish Defence Forces—at the centre of the country’s battle against Nazi Germany. With the help of over 35 hours of previously unpublished audio recordings that were held in storage in Northern California for over 50 years, Marc Mc Menamin reveals the extraordinary unheard history of WWII in Ireland, told from the point of view of the main protagonists.

The BEAST has been a mystery to many, much more his elusive MARK, get the truth from the only source of truth. God's word. In this ten part series you will learn who/or what the BEAST is, and what his MARK is. This series is not difficult to understand, but will leave you with the confidence we need in these end times.

Created By: Eric Luthi and Michael Blain-Rozgay underwoodpress.com/podcastsOpening:Rufus Hardy, Fishcop. After twenty-seven years working for the Department of Fish and Game, he’s ready to collect on his pension. But, the universe, it seems, has other plans for him. The Olympic National Park hosts 4 different temperate rainforests. Each one is dense. Each one is dark. Each one hosts old growth trees dating back a thousand years. Now, they host something even older - - and darker. HighlightsOn a routine check of an out of bounds campfire, Officer Rufus Hardy and his new ...

NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderA new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved?Produced by award winning author and podcaster, N. Leigh Hunt for Fire Eyes Media Music by Captain Fathands and the Morlocks (San Diego)www.fireeyesmedia.comListen to N. Leigh Hunt's award ...

The height of Mount Everest was first measured in 1850, but the closest any Westerner got to Everest during the next 71 years, until 1921, was 40 miles. The Hunt for Mount Everest tells the story of the 71-year quest to find the world's highest mountain. It's a tale of high drama, of larger-than-life characters - George Everest, Francis Younghusband, George Mallory, Lord Curzon, Edward Whymper - and a few quiet heroes: Alexander Kellas, the 13th Dalai Lama, Charles Bell.

David L. Mearns has discovered some of the world's most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. The Shipwreck Hunter chronicles his most intriguing finds. It describes the extraordinary techniques used, the detailed research, and mid-ocean stamina and courage required to find a wreck thousands of feet beneath the sea, plus the moving human stories that lie behind each of these oceanic tragedies. Combining the adventuring derring-do of Indiana Jones with the precision of a scientist, The Shipwreck Hunter opens an illuminating porthole into the shadowy depths of the ocean.

What if being yourself is the real reinvention—be inspired by stories of historical women who dared to be themselves.Roots & Reinvention explores the raw, emotional journeys of women in history who defied expectations, and rebuilt their lives from scratch on their own terms. These are stories of women who changed the world by choosing to be themselves—no matter the cost.Whether you're navigating divorce and rebuilding your identity, facing midlife and questioning everything, dealing with career change or job loss, adjusting to an empty nest, grieving a profound loss, feeling stuck in the ...

Nathan Raab, America’s preeminent rare documents dealer, delivers a “diverting account of treasure hunting in the fast lane” (The Wall Street Journal) that recounts his years as the Sherlock Holmes of historical artifacts, questing after precious finds and determining their authenticity. A...

In the shadowy reign of King Henry VIII, British Catholics faced dark times as their faith was suppressed and religious houses were shuttered, largely due to the influence of the despised Thomas Cromwell. Amidst this turmoil, the ancient shrine at Walsingham, dedicated to Our Lady and a beacon of miracles and pilgrimage, remained a source of hope. On a remote farm, siblings Jemmy Reynolds and his sister Joan, yearning for their long-promised pilgrimage to Walsingham, finally set out on their adventure. Their biggest challenge? To find a worthy offering for Our Lady, leading Joan to the ...

Captain Kidd has gone down in history as America's most ruthless buccaneer. However, Captain William Kidd was no career cut-throat; he was a tough, successful New York sea captain who was hired to chase pirates. Across the oceans of the world, the pirate hunter, Kidd, pursued the pirate, Culliford. One man would hang in the harbor; the other would walk away with the treasure. The Pirate Hunter is both a masterpiece of historical detective work and a page-turner.

From the authors of the #1 bestselling The Sea Hunters come more unforgettable true adventures with famous shipwrecks. Abridged, five CDs, 6...

Some stories are too good to be true. And some lies are too good not to believe.Hoax Hunters is your daily deep dive into the anatomy of a lie. We track down history's most audacious frauds, forgeries, and fakes—from the lost princess who wasn’t lost, to the petrified giant that captivated a nation, to the Martian invasion that never happened.Each episode is a forensic investigation into a single, masterful deception. We’ll meet the brilliant con artists, the charismatic cult leaders, and the scientific frauds who managed to fool the world.But the real mystery isn't how they did it. It's...

Join us on Tdr Now and The Heritage Hunters Podcast (thhp) with Host Dawn Piercy and The Heritage Huntress, her somewhat trusty AI bot. We are climbing trees and turning leaves, grab your saucers, because tea will be spilt! Learn about your favorite old school Monarchs, and about their intimate family lives, the people surrounding them, their voyage to America, and the 600 Royal Descendants that followed from an actual direct descendant. How did they live? What where they like as individuals? Not just as a Queen or King. Those are mear titles. A non bias look into their lives and those that

Join Holmes as he embarks on a desperate quest through the ravaged landscapes of the Civil War, searching for his wounded son, who would later become a Supreme Court Justice. Originally featured in The Atlantic Magazine in 1862, this poignant narrative captures the heartache and turmoil of a fathers love amidst the chaos of war. Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894), an esteemed American physician, poet, and author, is celebrated as one of the finest writers of the 19th century. His iconic Breakfast Table series, beginning with The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table (1858), showcases his literary prowess, ...

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