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An army medic who went beyond the call of duty amid a frenzy of treacherous bloodletting in Ladakh’s Galwan while his fellow soldiers fought the Chinese to death; the crew of an Indian Navy destroyer that put everything on the line to rescue hundreds from Cyclone Tauktae in the Arabian Sea; an...

As tantilizing new evidence mounts, Hartigan and her fellow investigators descend deeper into a world of conspiracy and obsession. Through its irresistible characters and prodigious research, Lost reveals not just why we remember Amelia Earhart as a trailblazer and adventurer, but why unsolved mysteries keep us forever searching for answers.

"The Greatest Story Ever ToldDispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins-the Pandavas and the Kouravas-but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters...

"The Greatest Story Ever ToldDispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins-the Pandavas and the Kouravas-but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters...

The former dean of the Yale School of Management and Undersecretary of Commerce in the Clinton administration chronicles the 1971 August meeting at Camp David, where President Nixon unilaterally ended the last vestiges of the gold standard—breaking the link between gold and the...

"Where did the name Radha come from?When did Christianity first come to India?What is the connection between sanskar and dharma? After the enormous success of the first two seasons of EPIC Channel’s Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik, India’s favourite mythologist is back with a third instalment...

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other. In his latest entertaining and thought-provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, the enmity is between these three "tiger" nations and what prevents them from making peace.

Embark on an enthralling exploration of history with Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03. This installment of a 22-part series takes you on a vivid journey through the most pivotal moments from 13 to 395 AD. Renowned historians weave together compelling narratives that illuminate complex events, making them accessible and enjoyable for listeners of all backgrounds. Experience history like never before as we bring the past to life through the art of storytelling. - Summary Adapted from the Title Page

In the thrilling third volume of this epic tale, an ex-convict escapes the shackles of his past and strives to carve out a new life as a morally upright man. However, his quest for redemption is thwarted by a relentless police inspector on his tail. As he navigates the tumultuous waters of revolution, forms an unexpected bond with a daughter he adopts, and engages in fierce confrontations, the stakes have never been higher. Join us for a captivating journey filled with action, emotional depth, and the struggle for a better life. (Summary by smileyman457)

In July 1950, Avi Shlaim, only five, and his family were forced into exile, fleeing their beloved Iraq to the new state of Israel. Today the once flourishing Jewish community of Iraq, at one time numbering over 130,000 and tracing its history back 2,600 years, has all but vanished.

This third volume of Gibbon's masterpiece covers the years A.D. 1185 to A.D. 1453 and explores the rise of Islam, the Crusades, the invention of gunpowder, Genghis Khan and the Mongol invasions, the Turkish conquests, and the beginning of the Renaissance.

In Volume Three, Gibbon picks up his story with the chaotic events following the retreat of the Eastern Roman Empire from the Italian peninsula in the seventh century. As the German conquerors settle into the new territories they took from the old Roman Empire, Islam suddenly emerges on the Arabian peninsula and sweeps across North Africa and into Spain. Muslim forces move north and threaten Constantinople itself.

For over 30 years, the murder of 23-year-old Dana Ireland haunted the island of Hawai‘i, leaving behind a tangled web of suspicion, betrayal, and unanswered questions. Three men were convicted. The case was closed. Justice was served. Or so everyone thought. Hosted by Amanda Knox - an exoneree, journalist, public speaker and best-selling author - this Season of THREE takes you deep into a case that was never as simple as it seemed. Through never-before-heard interviews and unwarranted access, we’ll walk you through this notorious crime and how it impacted three families - The Ireland’s, ...

In this third volume of Michael Logusz's epic study of the Wilderness War of 1777, a sizable British military force, augmented with German and loyalist soldiers, attacks the Northern Army's southern front in the fall of 1777 in hopes of assisting a much larger British Army that is threatened to the north of New York City in the wilderness region of Saratoga.

Continue your iMinds Collection with Generalist Volume 3. A compilation of diverse topics across our 12 categories, in Generalist Volume 3 you will learn about: The story behind Lehman Brothers, the theory of the Tragedy of the Commons, the cultural construct of Flash Mobs, the belief of Creationism, the art of Anime, the theory of Evolution, the history of the Bubonic Plague and the Great Fire of London, the belief in UFOs, the mystery of Stonehenge and the story of the New York Yankees.

Set against the backdrop of the mid-19th century British Civil Service, this early novel by Trollope weaves a rich tapestry of romance and crime. Drawing from his own experiences as a junior clerk in the General Post Office, Trollope offers a captivating and poignant exploration of how ambition can shape friendships and influence love. (Summary by Anthony Ogus)

Spanning the years 1940 to 1965, Defender of the Realm, the third volume of William Manchester’s The Last Lion, picks up shortly after Winston Churchill became prime minister - when his tiny island nation stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. The Churchill portrayed by Manchester and Reid is a man of indomitable courage, lightning-fast intellect, and an irresistible will to action.

Episode #3 The show was schedule to be about angels, but I could not pass this up. I had gotten a long email from a listener a few days ago talking about the queen and her being a Reptilian. This has been rumored for many years. So as the passing of the queen today I see it only fitting to do such a show. Don't shoot the messenger.

This captivating volume delves into the multifaceted interests of B. B. Warfield, exploring his roles as a systematic theologian, New Testament scholar, historian, and churchman. It features all the articles Warfield contributed to the journal Bibliotheca Sacra in the year of his passing, including insightful examinations of John Humphrey Noyes and the Oneida Community. (Summary by IntheDesert) Discover more in The B. B. Warfield Collection, Volume 1, Volume 2, and Volume 4.

In Against Celsus, a significant apologetic work by Church Father Origen of Alexandria, written around 248 AD, the author takes a stand against the critiques of Celsus, a prominent pagan philosopher who launched a fierce attack on Christianity in his treatise The True Word. Celsuss criticisms ranged from calling Christian doctrines irrational to labeling Christians as uneducated and deluded. He accused Jesus of utilizing black magic for miracles and of borrowing teachings from Plato. Celsuss warning about Christianity undermining traditional values and leading society astray adds a compelling ...