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A fascinating account of the world’s most famous disease - polio - told as you have never heard it before. Epidemics of paralysis began to rage in the early 1900s, seemingly out of nowhere. Doctors, parents, and health officials were at a loss to explain why this formerly unheard-of disease began paralyzing so many children. Why did this disease start to become such a horrible problem during the late 1800s? Why did it affect children more often than adults? Why was it originally called teething paralysis by mothers and their doctors?

“An outstanding book.” —The Wall Street Journal * “Gripping at every turn.” —Outside * “A hell of a ride.” —The Times (London) An extraordinary true story about one man’s attempt to salve the wounds of war and save his own soul through an audacious adventure. In the 1930s, as...

Mystery MothersHi I’m AnnAnd I’m EmaleaWe’re Moms with too many questions diving into the world's weirdest stories. Every mystery has clues and every mom has instincts& when moms get curious... things get uncoveredGrab your coffee and your curiosity— this is Mystery Mothers

"Very occasionally a tragedy turns into a triumph. This wonderful, searing book is such a moment. Rush to read it & be thankful." – Miriam Margolyes Last night Ben phoned from Bermuda, collect as usual. I’d asked – though heaven knows why as we avoid soppy talk – if he still loved me. He...

A riveting portrait of the Gold Rush, by the award-winning author of Down the Great Unknown and The Forger's Spell. In the spring of 1848, rumors began to spread that gold had been discovered in a remote spot in the Sacramento Valley. A year later, newspaper headlines declared "Gold Fever!" as...

Delve into the extraordinary life of Mother Jones (also known as Mary Harris Jones), a renowned labor organizer who shaped Americas labor history. As a founding member of the International Workers of the World (the IWW, or the Wobblies), she dedicated her life to the United Mine Workers and the Socialist Party of America. This podcast is a summary by Denny.

Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin (1770-1840) was an émigré Russian aristocrat and devoted Catholic priest, renowned as The Apostle of the Alleghenies. Born to Prince Dimitri Alexeievich, a Russian ambassador to the Netherlands, and Countess Adelheid Amalie von Schmettau, he was initially raised in the Russian Orthodox faith. However, at the tender age of seventeen, a miraculous recovery of his mother from a grave illness led him to embrace Catholicism, her faith. Although his father envisioned a military career for him and sent him to America for education, Demetrius surprised his family ...

Connect, reflect - and relate - as Cult Mother brings her unique brand of cool aunt at a wedding energy to your personal problems. Putting a mystic spin on the traditional and long revered role of Agony Aunt, nothing is off the table in this podcast that's designed to make us all feel a little less alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Stern was just two and a half years old when her family emigrated from Poland to Pittsburgh. My Mother and I tells the poignant story of Sterns journey of Americanization, revealing how this transformation ultimately estranged her from her parents. Sterns father, a traditional village rabbi, imposes strict expectations on her, enrolling her in Hebrew lessons at the tender age of four to prepare her for a future as the wife of a rabbi or scholar, while opposing her education in high school. Meanwhile, her mother strives to open doors for Elizabeth, although she herself struggles to ...

Join hosts Lindsey Fielding and Andrea Marron as they embark on an enlightening journey into the lost history of the feminine. Interviewing scholars, authors, experts and spiritual leaders, Mother Unearthed covers everything from the impact of the story of Adam and Eve, to indigenous wisdom, ancient matrilineal societies, childbirth and much more.Lindsey and Andrea connected over their personal journeys of reclaiming their femininity outside of what they've been told by societies' definitions. On this podcast, they're asking tough questions and challenging assumptions. What you discover will ...

Zayd Dohrn was born underground - his parents were radicals and counter-culture outlaws, on the run from the FBI. Now Zayd takes us back to the 1970s, when his parents and their young friends in the Weather Underground Organization declared war on the United States government. They brawled with riot cops on the streets of Chicago, bombed the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol, broke comrades out of prison, and teamed up with Black militant groups to rob banks, fight racism - and help build a revolution.

Throughout the course of history, civilization has been blessed by strong-minded men and women who have impacted our world in extraordinary ways. Their imprint upon humanity is beyond dispute. And many would contend that they were no less than the result of Divine Providence - a gift of God to the human race. The Mark of a Giant examines the lives and contributions of seven men and women who changed the world: Abraham of Ur, Pericles, the Apostle Paul, Sir Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mother Teresa.

A casa mais vigiada do Brasil é a casa onde mora uma mãe.

Each week we will take turns presenting a true crime case to each other that the other hasn’t heard of. Join hosts Tara and JJ for a casual conversation that is at times bizarre, comical and down right gruesome! A Comedy, True Crime and History podcast.

Join us as we dive into some of the most bizarre occurrences in human history that you probably did not learn in school!

A fun place where we tackle topics like Cults, MMA and everything in between. We're excited to have some of our favorite people on to speak on the subjects that have shaped and continue to shape us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Route 66 Stories as told by people living and working along The Mother Road

Xoe and Rita discuss film, literature, historical figures, interests, and obsessions.