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"The golden age of piracy" generally refers to the era when history's most famous pirates roamed the seas of the West Indies from 1670-1720.

The modern American economy was the creation of four men: Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan. They were the giants of the Gilded Age, a moment of riotous growth that established America as the richest, most inventive, and most productive country on the planet. Acclaimed author Charles R. Morris vividly brings these men and their times to life. The Tycoons tells the incredible story of how these four determined men wrenched the economy into the modern age, inventing a nation of full economic participation that could not have been imagined earlier.

He challenged the greatest empire on earth with a ragtag bunch of renegades—and brought it to its knees. Empire of Blue Water is the real story of the pirates of the Caribbean. Henry Morgan, a twenty-year-old Welshman, crossed the Atlantic in 1655, hell-bent on making his fortune. Over the...

Breaking All The Rules: The Inside Story of the New Race traces the origins of a second Space Race that began at the end of the original 1960s US-Soviet space race and eventually led to SpaceX and the explosive growth in commercial space being seen today. The story covers how this revolution began with a band of misfit engineers and scientists and the inside story of how this was eventually ignited with the money and vision of billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson.

Sir Henry Morgan (Welsh: Harri Morgan; c. 1635 – 25 August 1688) was a Welsh privateer, plantation owner, and, later, Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. From his base in Port Royal, Jamaica, he and those under his command raided settlements and shipping ports on the Spanish Main, becoming wealthy as they did so. With the prize money and loot from the raids, Morgan purchased three large sugar plantations on Jamaica.Much of Morgan's early life is unknown; he was born in an area of Monmouthshire that is now part of the city of Cardiff. It is not known how he made his way to ...

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“Peter Beinart has written a vivid, empathetic, and convincing history of the men and ideas that have shaped the ambitions of American foreign policy during the last century—a story in which human fallibility and idealism flow together. The story continues, of course, and so his book is not...

Painstakingly researched, the story behind the decision to send the Enola Gay to bomb Hiroshima is told through firsthand sources. From diplomatic moves behind the scenes to Japanese actions and the US Army Air Force's call to action, no detail is left untold. Touching on the early days of the Manhattan Project and the first inkling of an atomic bomb, investigative journalist Gordon Thomas and his writing partner Max Morgan-Witts, take WWII enthusiasts through the training of the crew of the Enola Gay and the challenges faced by pilot Paul Tibbets.

He challenged the greatest empire on earth with a ragtag bunch of renegades—and brought it to its knees. Empire of Blue Water is the real story of the pirates of the Caribbean. Henry Morgan, a twenty-year-old Welshman, crossed the Atlantic in 1655, hell-bent on making his fortune. Over the...

Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores...

Written drama has existed in Scotland since the sixteenth century. This is its story. A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays is a new podcast from journalist and critic Fergus Morgan, charting the story of Scottish drama from the sixteenth century to today. Over six episodes - plus a panel discussion recording - the podcast will travel from pre-Reformation Scotland to the present day, alighting on seminal plays along the way – including A Satire Of The Three Estates, Men Should Weep, Losing Venice, Passing Places, and Black Watch – and discussing their significance in the extraordinary, ...

Pedal back to a simpler time when nobody wore a bike helmet but everybody had fun. Host Karen Morgan helps us remember how much fun we had on this groovy trip down memory lane. The Purple Bike Podcast covers four decades of nostalgia from 1975 to 2015: music, movies, television, current events and a few embarrassing hairstyles along the way. Why "The Purple Bike?" Karen got her first purple bike in 1975, a Huffy Rail with a sparkly banana seat and Malibu handlebars. She got her next purple bike in 2015, a Trek road bike with an uncomfortable racing seat. This podcast is all about the 40 years ...

Is your understanding of the Bible weak or fragmented? Do you understand and appreciate the heritage Christians have because of the Bible? The Bible can be intimidating with its 66 books written over thousands of years, just like the rich heritage born from its pages. How can we understand Scripture as a whole as well as its parts? How do we know it can be trusted? How has it changed the world? Become a listener, and you can expect to gain a grasp on Scripture better than ever. Best-selling author and Bible-teaching pastor of over 40 years Robert J. Morgan has spent a lifetime educating and ...

This limited podcast series is hosted by Tudor historian, Christine Morgan. Tune in to get the best recaps, reviews, and fact-checks from each episode of the Starz series The Spanish Princess. This podcast is sure to answer the big questions, introduce lesser known characters, and provide plenty pop culture references along the way. Intro Music: Ben Sound

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Jimmy P. Morgan and Brian Chapman make the story of the origins of the US Constitution fun and accessible.

In Centers of Progress: 40 Cities that Changed the World, Chelsea Follett examines a diverse group of cities, ranging from ancient Athens to Song-era Hangzhou. But some common themes stand out: most cities reach their creative peak during periods of peace; most centers of progress also thrive during times of social, intellectual, and economic freedom, as well as openness to intercultural exchange and trade; and centers of progress tend to be highly populated. Because, in every city, it is ultimately the people who live there who drive progress forward—if given the freedom to do so.

Every other week Morgan takes Norm into something else he has never heard of— the history of occult figures, psychics in the military, two very different kinds of gurus that emerged from the psychedellic '60s + more — it's with curiosity and good humor, they find the relevance and wisdom for their spiritually curious listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History On The Go is a round-table style Historically focused podcast hosted and run by Lamb, Hankbob, Assassin, and Xxin of the online gaming group Hood's Division - an inclusive and welcoming group of folks who primarily play the Civil War based Simulation Game, War Of Rights, developed by Campfire Studios as well as a myriad of other popular games. Each episode of History On The Go runs roughly for an hour and forty-five minutes, covering two topics per session: One more narrow topic specifically related in some way to the American Civil War, and one broader topic relating to anything ...

A plant history podcast! A place were we discuss plants, their botany, history, folklore, and uses throughout time.