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In The Revenge of Geography, Robert D. Kaplan builds on the insights, discoveries, and theories of great geographers and geopolitical thinkers of the near and distant past to look back at critical pivots in history and then to look forward at the evolving global scene. Kaplan traces the history of the world's hot spots by examining their climates, topographies, and proximities to other embattled lands.

Dive into the poignant history of the Acadians who once flourished around the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada, only to face forced removal by the British. This event shaped not only their legacy but also established a lasting French presence in several Eastern states of the U.S. Join us as we unravel this compelling narrative. - Summary by Czandra

On June 6, 1944, the greatest armada in history stood off Normandy and the largest amphibious invasion ever began as 107,000 men aboard 6,000 ships pressed toward the coast. Among them were 14,500 Canadians, who were to land on a five-mile-long stretch of rocky ledges fronted by a dangerously exposed beach. Drawing on personal diaries as well as military records, Juno Beach: Canada's D-Day Victory, June 6, 1944 dramatically depicts Canada's pivotal contribution to the critical Allied battle of World War II.

In the six lectures of A Short History of Role-Playing Games, gaming consultant and avid gamer Jamin Warren will take you on a whirlwind tour of role-playing games, tracing a fascinating story of community-building, technical innovation, and, occasionally, cultural backlash.

What is our species' greatest invention? Medicine, computers, space travel? Not even close. The innovation that underlies each of our past achievements and those we still aspire to is language. Language is the ultimate invention of Homo sapiens - one that has allowed us to change the physical and social world around us in every conceivable way, and an invention that has fundamentally changed us, as well.

Professor Michael D.C. Drout of Wheaton College immerses listeners in the extraordinary legacy of Viking civilization, which developed in what is now Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages. During the course of these lectures, Professor Drout explores how these peoples conquered all of Northern Europe, traveled as far as Byzantium in the East and North America in the West, and left a literary legacy that includes numerous works studied and enjoyed to this day.

Récits, vies oubliées et légendes connues seulement iciPendant plus de 400 ans, L'île de la Réunion s’est construite à travers des récits transmis oralement, des légendes populaires et des pages d’histoire longtemps laissées dans l’ombre.Derrière les paysages spectaculaires et l’image de carte postale, l’île porte une mémoire riche, complexe, parfois dérangeante mais essentielle à comprendre.Ce podcast vous emmène à la découverte des histoires cachées de La Réunion : des légendes connues des Réunionnais mais méconnues ailleurs, des événements fondateurs, et ...

Now in audio - a fascinating work of popular science from a world-renowned expert on mosquitoes and a prize-winning reporter. In this lively and comprehensive portrait of the mosquito, its role in history, and its threat to mankind, Spielman and D'Antonio take a mosquito's-eye view of nature and man. They show us how mosquitoes breed, live, mate, and die and introduce us to their enemies, both natural and man-made.

In A Way with Words II: Approaches to Literature, Michael D.C. Drout leads a series of lectures that focus on the big questions of literature. Throughout, he introduces the major schools of literary and critical thought and employs illuminating examples from the world's most important literary works. This course proves a wonderful exploration of one of humankind's most cherished pursuits.

What happens when the world's worst villains do unexpectedly good deeds?In this podcast, we dive into history's most uncomfortable paradoxes. Did you know that Adolf Hitler started a pioneering public campaign to completely ban smoking? Or that infamous serial killer Ted Bundy actually saved lives by helping people on suicide hotlines?We explore the complex, bizarre, and sometimes beneficial actions of notorious figures. New episode every week!Note: This podcast is an exercise in holding two opposing thoughts at once. While we discuss specific positive policies, we strictly condemn the evil...

In December 1942, patrol flights launched from Henderson Field on Guadalcanal and U.S. fleet carriers encountered a significant threat the Japanese were diligently constructing a well-camouflaged airfield at Munda on New Georgias northern tip. This new airfield not only jeopardized the ongoing Allied efforts to secure Guadalcanal but also demanded urgent action. Reports from U.S. pilots indicated another airfield nearing completion on Kolombangara, just across the Kula Gulf from New Georgia. In response to these emerging dangers, Operation Toenails was meticulously planned, aiming to capture ...

The State of the Union address is a pivotal speech delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress, typically on an annual basis. These addresses not only provide an overview of the nations condition but also enable the President to lay out his legislative agenda and national priorities, seeking collaboration from Congress. This collection features the historic recordings of Franklin D. Roosevelts addresses during a transformative era in American history.

Depuis le 18e siècle, Anne Bonny fascine : femme de mauvaise vie pour le capitaine Johnson, femme puissante dans l’imaginaire contemporain, son histoire a donné lieu à de nombreuses interprétations. Cette série joue avec les archives et les registres pour explorer la fascination qu’elle suscite, l’écart qui peut se creuser entre une figure historique et ses réinterprétations contemporaines. Sans jamais oublier de faire battre le cœur, et de raconter une grande histoire d’amour et de liberté.

Pistes d’avenir est un podcast en 6 épisodes mettant en lumière le passé industriel du quartier des pistes de Michelin Innovation Park Cataroux. Au travers de témoignages croisés se dessine le destin hors normes du Quartier des Pistes, emblématique de l’histoire de Michelin et futur lieu d’attractivité pour la métropole clermontoise. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

"Glorious, horrifying...D-Day is a vibrant work of history that honors the sacrifice of tens of thousands of men and women."—Time Beevor's Ardennes 1944: The Battle of the Bulge is now available from Viking Books Renowned historian Antony Beevor, the man who "single-handedly transformed the...

Explore the fascinating rise of the British Empire at its zenith, the largest empire in history. This concise volume delves into its evolution during the long 18th century, from 1714 through the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars. It begins with the prosperity fostered by Sir Robert Walpoles ministry (1721-1742) and follows the Empires expansion through the military prowess of Lord Clive in India. Under the dynamic leadership of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, the British triumphed in the Seven Years War (1756-1763) and, despite the challenges posed by the loss of American colonies and years of ...

Dive into the captivating world of early conservation with Our Search for a Wilderness, the inaugural book from The Boone and Crockett Club, co-founded by Theodore Roosevelt and George Grinnell. In their Editors Note, they emphasized the essence of big-game hunting as a pursuit for the strong and resilient. This book, while reflecting the outdated equipment of its time, offers a vivid exploration of the American West and the dawn of the conservation movement. Each chapter delves into various animals such as buffalo, mountain goats, elk, and grizzlies, as well as the indigenous peoples and ...

20 août 1919. Alors que la présence française au Levant cherche encore à s'imposer, le poste de commissaire central de Beyrouth, port principal du mandat français, est comblé par un simple gendarme marseillais. Poussé par ses supérieurs à accepter cette promotion, Antoine Fourcade se retrouve au milieu d'une lutte de pouvoir entre les différents services responsables du maintien de l'ordre dans le mandat. Écroué quelques mois après la fin de son service militaire, l'histoire de sa captivité, recensée dans un impressionnant dossier de défense réalisé par le gendarme durant sa ...

Le Centre d’archives de la Grande Zone argileuse et l’Écomusée de Hearst et de la région, appuyés par l’Université de Hearst et la Corporation de la Ville de Hearst, ont le plaisir de vous présenter le balado Paroles d’archives. Cet ambitieux projet, né d’un spectacle archivistique présenté devant public lors des célébrations du 100ᵉ anniversaire de la Ville de Hearst, est le fruit de nombreuses heures de recherche, de montage, d’écriture et de jeu d’acteurs et d’actrices. Plongez dans l'histoire du Nord de l'Ontario avec nous! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ...

Storia e attualità di Tommaso D’Aquino - Doctor Angelicus è un podcast narrativo sulla vita, il pensiero e la dottrina di San Tommaso d’Aquino.Il più grande pensatore del Medioevo.L’italiano più conosciuto al mondo.A lui sono dedicate 27 università e centinaia di scuole nei cinque continenti.Un racconto in cinque episodi, realizzato per far riscoprire ai non addetti la potenza del pensiero di Tommaso d'Aquino e l’umanità del suo percorso: dagli anni giovanili alla ribellione contro la famiglia, dagli scranni dell'università alla scrittura della Summa Theologiae, dalla mistica ...