Ergebnis für "The Islanders" in Welt

Die Jahre zwischen 930 und 1030 werden in Island "Sagazeit" genannt. In dieser Zeit spielen die Geschichten von Kriegen, Verbrechen...

Auckland Island is a godforsaken place in the middle of the Southern Ocean, 285 miles south of New Zealand. With year-round freezing rain and howling winds, it is one of the most forbidding places in the world. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death. In 1864, Captain Thomas Musgrave and his crew of four aboard the schooner Grafton wreck on the southern end of the island. Utterly alone in a dense coastal forest, plagued by stinging blowflies and relentless rain, Captain Musgrave inspires his men to take action.

Mauritius, a speck of volcanic earth in the Indian Ocean, was never supposed to become a crossroads of empire. Yet from the 16th century onward, this island witnessed a brutal procession of Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British colonial ambitions, each leaving an indelible mark on its landscape and people. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the dramatic story of Mauritius: from the extinction of the dodo at the hands of Dutch sailors to the sugar boom that built a plantation economy on the backs of enslaved Africans and Indian indentured laborers. They explore the strategic struggle for ...

"[A] joyously peculiar book." -- The New York Times ‘Bjarnason’s intriguing book might be about a cold place, but it’s tailor-made to be read on the beach.’ –New Statesman The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries. The...

The Curse of Oak Island is a fascinating account of the strange, rich history of the island and the intrepid treasure hunters who have driven themselves to financial ruin, psychotic breakdowns, and even death in pursuit of answers. And as Michigan brothers Marty and Rick Lagina become the latest to attempt to solve the mystery, as documented on the History Channel’s television show The Curse of Oak Island, Sullivan takes listeners along to follow their quest firsthand.  

In his later years, Byron masterfully weaves the tale of the infamous mutiny aboard the Bounty in his narrative poem, The Island. This gripping story follows the rebellious crew as they escape to a remote South Sea island, which they come to see as their guilt-won Paradise. Join us as we delve into themes of freedom, guilt, and the search for redemption. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Two historical researchers, Corjan Mol and Christopher Morford, now reveal the astounding secret of what happened to the Menorah. Through their meticulous research as well as a jaw-dropping stroke of luck, Mol and Morford discovered that the Menorah was dug up from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in the time of the Crusades by the Knights Templar and smuggled to France with the help of the French King Louis IX. From there it was taken to Portugal, to end up in North America after interventions by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.

True-life recollections from the Channel Islanders who were the only British subjects to live under Nazi rule in WWII. In the summer of 1940, Britain stood perilously close to invasion. One by one, the nations of Europe had fallen to the unstoppable German Blitzkrieg, and Hitler’s sights were...

L'ossessione per il tesoro nascosto si scontra con la dura realtà degli scavi nel più grande mistero storico moderno. Perfetto per i lunghi tragitti o le serate di pura curiosità investigativa, questo racconto avventuroso esplora le cupe profondità del Pozzo del Denaro in Nuova Scozia...

Adéntrate en el misterio histórico más tenaz del Atlántico y la obsesiva búsqueda de un legendario tesoro oculto. Ideal para transformar tu viaje diario al trabajo o tus momentos de desconexión en una travesía llena de intriga, donde los datos reales chocan frontalmente contra el mito...

Just what is Latin America? How do you define it? Latin America comprises the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico. These regions are diverse in culture yet share a common bond of history that was forged when the Old World of Latin Europe met the New World of the Americas. This audiobook takes you through the history of this vast and complex region.

Cyprus, the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, has been a coveted prize for empires for millennia. From the Bronze Age to the present, its strategic position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa made it a target for successive powers: the Mycenaean Greeks, Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, Venetians, Ottomans, and the British. In this series, Lucas and Luna explore how this small island shaped—and was shaped by—the ambitions of great empires. They delve into the ancient city-kingdoms like Salamis and Paphos, the rise of the cult of Aphrodite (...

Step onto remote shores where human survival collided with absolute isolation to forge alternative paths of world history. Perfect for an adventurous commute or an afternoon of armchair travel, this immersive narrative treats isolated landmasses as contained theaters of evolution. Witness what...

Diese historische Schatzsuche entlarvt den fatalen Kampf zwischen menschlicher Obsession und unbarmherziger Natur. Perfekt für lange Autofahrten oder fesselnde Feierabende, entführt dich dieses atmosphärische Sachbuch direkt an die raue Küste Kanadas. Erlebe hautnah, wie aus frühen...

Explorez deux siècles d'une chasse au trésor obsessionnelle où le mystère historique défie l'ingénierie humaine. Séparez enfin les mythes tenaces des véritables archives entourant l'une des énigmes les plus fascinantes d'Amérique du Nord. Idéale pour transformer votre trajet quotidien...

In the 19th century, the world was Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized. Now, in the 21st century, the world is being Asianized. The “Asian Century” is even bigger than you think. Far greater than just China, the new Asian system taking shape is a multi-civilizational order...

Island Castaway Collection is a rotating public-domain audiobook show of sea stories, shipwrecks, and polar expeditions. Each episode is a complete book that already found listeners on other Sol Good Media podcasts, gathered here because it fits the collection. New titles move through the feed, so there is always another story waiting. More free classic audiobooks at solgoodmedia.com.

Island Adventure Collection is a rotating public-domain audiobook show of frontier, expedition, and adventure stories. Each episode is a complete book that already found listeners on other Sol Good Media podcasts, gathered here because it fits the collection. New titles move through the feed, so there is always another story waiting. More free classic audiobooks at solgoodmedia.com.

Prince Edward Island: A Journey Through History and Must-See Destinations is your all-in-one companion to Canada’s beloved island province. Whether you're planning your next trip or simply exploring from home, this book brings PEI to life with unforgettable depth and warmth.

Atomic Bomb Island tells the story of an elite, top-secret team of sailors, airmen, scientists, technicians, and engineers who came to Tinian in the Marianas in the middle of 1945 to prepare the island for delivery of the atomic bombs then being developed in New Mexico, to finalize the designs of the bombs themselves, and to launch the missions that would unleash hell on Japan.