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"[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...

This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab peoples and tribes who conquered lands and disseminated their language and culture over vast distances. Tracing this process to the origins of the Arabic language, rather than the advent of Islam, Tim Mackintosh-Smith begins his narrative more than a thousand years before Muhammad and focuses on how Arabic, both spoken and written, has functioned as a vital source of shared cultural identity over the millennia.

New York Times bestselling author Mark Synnott has climbed with Alex Honnold. He’s scaled Mount Everest. He's pioneered big-wall first ascents, including the north-west face of the mile-high Great Trango Tower, and skied monster first descents. But in 2022, he realized there was a dream he’d...

What does it take to reinvent a language? After a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world’s most powerful nations. Just a century ago, it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, as the world underwent a massive technological transformation that threatened to...

Whether as wine, beer, or spirits, alcohol has had a constant and often controversial role in social life. In his innovative book on the attitudes toward and consumption of alcohol, Rod Phillips surveys a 9,000-year cultural and economic history, uncovering the tensions between alcoholic drinks as healthy staples of daily diets and as objects of social, political, and religious anxiety.

John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute ...

Why has an indefinable state of being commanded the attention and fascination of the human race since the dawn of time? In Virgin, Hanne Blank brings us a revolutionary, rich and entertaining survey of an astonishing untouched history. From the simple task of determining what constitutes its loss to why it matters to us in the first place, Blank gets to the heart of why we even care about it in the first place.

Millions love the hit television show Vikings - but how many fans know that its main character, Ragnar, is based on an actual Viking king whose ambitious and terrifying exploits have been legend since the ninth century? The Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok presents fascinating new translations of ninth, 12th, and 13th-century writings - including sagas, poems, and historical accounts - that describe, in vivid detail, the adventures of Ragnar, his sons, and his formidable wives.

Feminismus hat Geschichte! Und die ist politisch, bewegt und reich an Auseinandersetzungen. Sie erzählt von Solidaritäten und Brüchen, sie hat viele Gesichter, Perspektiven und nicht zuletzt Schultern, auf denen auch heute Feminismus gelebt, gedacht und ausgehandelt wird. Von Frauenstreiks bis Cyberfeminismus, von Pionier*innen in Sport oder Sprache: Der DDF-Podcast blickt auf Akteur*innen und Phänomene aus mehr als 200 Jahren feministischer Bewegungsgeschichte. Was trennt, was verbindet – damals und heute? Wir öffnen feministische Zeitkapseln und Schatzkisten, treffen Historiker*innen,...

The great unknown of the Southwest is conquered by a one-armed man and his crew of adventurers, placing the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon on the map of the American continent. It is a journey no human being had ever made before. Dangerous rapids, narrow canyon walls offering no escape, terrifying river waterfalls, capsized boats, near drowning, lost equipment and disillusioned men are dramatically described by John Wesley Powell, leader of this adventurous party.

In this podcast, we will be taking a journey through history, summarizing major historical works and discussing what we can learn from those that came before. Feel free to email me at Listentothehistorypodcast@gmail.com if you would like to take part in the discussion.

Winner of the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year (UK) "William Atkins is an erudite writer with a wonderful wit and gaze and this is a new and exciting beast of a travel book."—Joy Williams In the classic literary tradition of Bruce Chatwin and Geoff Dyer, a rich and exquisitely written...

A rich, sweeping, and compelling work of botanical history, The Cabaret of Plants explores dozens of plant species that for millennia have challenged our imaginations, awoken our wonder, and upturned our ideas about history, science, beauty, and belief. Going back to the beginnings of human history, Richard Mabey shows how flowers, trees, and plants have been central to human experience not just as sources of food and medicine but as objects of worship, actors in creation myths, and symbols of war and peace, life and death.

You Don’t Have To Listen To MeHosted by Jesse James Russell and Christian ReadTwo university grads, clinging to the last strands of millennial status, sit down each week to shout (politely) into the void. “You Don’t Have To Listen To Me” is a podcast born out of equal parts existential dread, student loan debt, and a nagging sense that someone should be saying something about the absurdity of modern life in America.From skyrocketing rent to collapsing news cycles, from late-stage capitalism to whatever politicians are pretending to care about this week, Jesse and Christian unpack it ...

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Hosted by Lani Lanchester, "Learning to Listen to Palestine" dives deep into the unknowns of 1948, models empathetic dialog, and offers transformative interviews with Palestinian community members. Inspired by Lani's book, this podcast educates, empowers, and motivates listeners to foster peace through understanding. Discover how to listen, find common ground, and engage actively in the movement. Subscribe now & join the journey of hope and connection!

Y'all Listen is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with top Western Authors, publishing news and other fun stuff. Join Kevin and Misty as they wish you dusty trails and a great time.

Coming to "Listen to Danny Chunn" you will know more information about famous people in the world who have contributed to the achievements of mankind. I will tell you short stories about them with the most complete and accurate information.