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A weekly, 20-minute romp through the lives and reigns of every English and British king and queen from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. Host Pete and historian Chris serve up chatty, accurate, and lightly humorous episodes that are perfect for commutes, tea breaks, or anyone who loves history without the heavy textbook tone.

La historia del siglo XX a través de las canciones que construyeron la cultural popular occidental.

From the moment Peter Mayle and his wife, Jennie, uprooted their lives in England and crossed the Channel permanently, they never looked back. Here the beloved author of A Year in Provence pays tribute to the most endearing and enduring aspects of his life in France—the charming and indelible...

Church history is important because it shows us how God's faithful dealings with his people in the Bible continue in the ongoing life and work of Christ in our world. If you have ever wished for a short book highlighting church history's most important events that will enlighten your mind and pique your interest, this is the one you've been waiting for. Three prolific church historians collaborate their efforts in Church History 101 to present you with a quick listen of church history's high points.

The story of the church is important for Christians to know, for it contains rich and uplifting stories of God’s dealings with His people. Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson takes the listener on a tour of the Christian history, featuring stories and songs to give believers a sense of their place in God’s kingdom and to encourage them in their walk.

Hello! You’re very welcome to Twenty-Five. hosted by me, Clodagh Traynor. In this series, I sit with South Armagh women as they reflect on their life when they were around the age of 25.The purpose of this podcast is to act as a time capsule, preserving and amplifying the stories of South Armagh women, in their own words, so they can be heard now and in the future.Each episode starts with similar questions, but what I found is that every woman has a completely different experience of that time in her life. And at the same time, we get to see the thread that connects us, no matter the era or ...

Xi Jinping has made his ambitions for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) perfectly clear, first, that China should become a "great maritime power" and secondly, that the PLA "become a world-class armed force by 2050." China as a Twenty-First-Century Naval Power focuses on China's navy and how it is being transformed to satisfy the "world class" goal.

Bringing together the great U.S. Naval Academy class of 2006, and raising money for the 20-year class project honoring Brandon "Bull" Barrett, Dan Bartle, Mike Quin, and Ford Shaw. https://usna.com/give/2006

Thomas C. Foster, acclaimed author of the phenomenal bestseller How to Read Literature Like a Professor, returns with a hugely entertaining appreciation of twenty-five works of literature that have greatly influenced the American identity. In a delightfully informative, often wry manner...

Welcome to Deep Dive Diary, a unique podcast designed for curious adults eager to explore various topics. This podcast will blend storytelling, historical exploration, and engaging conversations with passionate individuals about their interests. Whether it's serial killers, mushrooms, or harmonicas, each episode promises an in-depth look at subjects that intrigue the host or their guests in a warm and cozy conversational style. It's like a school assembly for adults not fidgety children. Let creative and passionate mind assemble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After struggling to find his footing as a novelist, ODonnell discovered an unexpected passion that captivated readers his adventurous pursuit of ghosts, which he dubbed Superphysical Research. This newfound interest led him to engage friends and strangers alike, gathering their haunting tales and eerie encounters with spirits. Eager for firsthand experience, he willingly spent nights in reputedly haunted houses, delving into the past to unearth the tragic events that may have given rise to these restless souls. In this captivating collection, ODonnell shares his most thrilling and chilling ...

Wolfgang Kos erzählt das 20. Jahrhundert in 99 besonderen Liedern. Der historische Scheinwerfer richtet sich auf Zeitstimmungen, Lebensbedingungen und Moden ebenso wie auf kollektive Sehnsüchte, Ängste und neue Ideen, die mittels Songs unter die Leute kamen. In den Songs spiegeln sich Armut und Wohlstand, Konsum­träume und Weltschmerz, gesellschaftliche oder Generationskonflikte. Songs "wirken", weil sie emotionale Identifikation bieten und unmittelbarer als andere Kulturmedien ihre Zeit und ihre Welt auf den Punkt bringen.

In this captivating narrative, William Weekley, a graduate of Asbury Seminary and a bishop in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, shares his experiences from two decades of dedicated service in the remote mountains of West Virginia. As he states in his preface, this work is not intended to be an autobiography but a collection of vivid incidents that illustrate the life and challenges faced by itinerant preachers over thirty years ago in an area characterized by simple, traditional customs. Join Weekley as he paints a portrait of faith, perseverance, and the rich tapestry of community ...

A stunning novel of courage, camaraderie and deadly enemies from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Centurion and The Emperor's Exile. AD 58. BRITANNIA. TENSION IS SIMMERING. DANGER LIES ROUND EVERY CORNER FOR ROME'S BRAVE SOLDIERS ... Fifteen years after Rome's invasion of Britannia...

Growing up on a farm in Ohio, George always preferred being outdoors and exploring. This made school a challenge, but his hunting, fishing, and trapping skills helped put food on his family's table. As a poor teenager living in a rough area, he got into regular brawls, and he found holding down a job hard because of his wanderlust. After working out West with the CCC, he decided that joining the Marines offered him the opportunity for adventure plus three square meals a day; so he and his brother joined the Corps in 1941.

Twenty Twenty, l'histoire d'une folle année de campagne aux Etats-Unis, lors de la seconde course pour la présidentielle de Donald Trump, finalement remportée par le démocrate Joe Biden. Une année secouée par la pandémie et le mouvement Black Lives Matter. Un podcast réalisé par Antoine Boyer, en collaboration avec les journalistes de l'Agence France-Presse aux Etats-Unis. Un document d'histoire récente, précis et vivant. Vous retrouverez aussi dans ce flux, une première saison "Fragments d'Amérique" sur de grands événements et débats de société aux Etats-Unis, en 2018 et ...

The moving, untold family story behind Abraham Zapruder's film footage of the Kennedy assassination and its lasting impact on our world. Abraham Zapruder didn't know when he ran home to grab his video camera on November 22, 1963 that this single spontaneous decision would change his family's...

Podcast de vulgarisation de relations internationales, d'études de sécurité et de débats historiques douteux. Avec l'accent belge. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

It has been 20 years since Kishore Mahbubani first took the bold step of asking the politically incorrect question, "Can Asians think?" His collection of essays has stood the test of time, continuing to resonate with both Asian and Western minds alike over two decades and four editions of the book. This 20th-anniversary edition of Can Asians Think? provides an opportunity for all Asians, from East Asia to West Asia, from Central Asia to Southeast Asia, to reflect on how remarkable these past two decades–from 1998 to 2018–have been for Asian history.

Are you ready to go back to the year 2000? Combining storytelling and commentary, this podcast returns to some of the noughties’ biggest cultural moments, trends and figures, and explores them with the added benefit of twenty years’ hindsight. The world of entertainment is re-examined by hosts Simran Hans and Tara Joshi, two self-proclaimed fangirls who grew up on the internet. Film critic, Simran, and music critic, Tara, explore how it feels to return to the defining songs, shows and sleepover movies of their childhoods, and what they tell us about pop culture today. Special guests will ...