Showing results for "Adventures" in Politics & Social Sciences

Journey back in time with us as we delve into the intriguing Moberly-Jourdain incident that took place on August 10, 1901. Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain, two scholarly women, recount their extraordinary experience during a visit to the Petit Trianon within the Palace of Versailles. They claim to have unknowingly slipped back in time, encountering Marie Antoinette and other characters from the past. After extensively researching the palaces history and cross-checking their unique experience, they published their findings in a book, An Adventure, under the pseudonyms Elizabeth ...

Jan Chozen Bays, MD - physician and Zen teacher - has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.

Experience the thrilling firsthand account of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, captured just a year after the daring events unfolded. During the early days of the American Civil War in April 1862, Union volunteers, led by civilian James J. Andrews, embarked on a bold mission to sabotage the Confederate army by targeting the Western and Atlantic Railroad. They commandeered a train named The General from Big Shanty, Georgia, sparking a high-stakes pursuit by Confederate forces on foot and by locomotive. This gripping narrative details the audacious raid and its far-reaching consequences, ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Peter Wilkins as he navigates a world filled with wonder and wisdom. Inspired by the classic tales of adventure, this 1750 edition draws parallels to Gulliver’s Travels, incorporating elements of early science fiction. Through his encounters with new friends, Wilkins offers a fresh perspective on the customs of his English heritage, much like Gulliver did with the Lilliputians and Brobdingnagians. Join us as we explore the depths of imagination and experience in this captivating narrative.

Motorcycle Stories and Information - The Original Since 2014 Adventure Rider Radio is the world’s longest-running adventure motorcycle and travel podcast, featuring inspiring stories, expert advice, and gear tips for adventure riders everywhere. Hear from seasoned travellers as they share their journeys, insights, and lessons learned on the road. This show is a must-listen for anything and everything motorcycle. Tune in every week on Thursdays as host Jim Martin talks with motorcyclists and experts from around the world.

Although content in their temple high up in the mountains, Tiny Dragon realises that something feels incomplete. So it is that they decide to make a journey together, to new and distant lands. As they encounter dangers and challenges, they learn that everything they need is already inside them and that change, though sometimes scary, is possible and, with patience, can lead to better things.

THIS IS A PODCAST ABOUT A MOBILE APP CALLED ADVENTURE.

A podcast reflecting on the nature of adventure. Recorded from a tiny house on wheels, we explore what adventure means, how travel has changed us, and what location independence could add to our lives.

Lets go for an adventure. We'll get lost and probably dirty. We share our secrets up high where the views are always pretty. Climb a tree, sleep on a log. Get grounded while drinking London fog. Laze on cool rocks from afar, and when that's done we'll rocket to the car. Prepare for the unexpected, I never know where I'm going. I just know that we'll laugh, learn, and do some internet trolling. Let's be spontaneous, or maybe just chill. I'll share my passions, or whatever fits the bill. So get in loser, we're going down by the bay. I don't have any watermelons but this is adventures with a. (...

If you want to be inspired or you are planning a life-changing trip to Thailand, this is the podcast for you. We help you plan your trip of a lifetime to the land of smiles. Learn more at www.ThailandAdventureNetwork.com Link to watch the official podcast trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0XgTe7uBco

Best-selling author Mary Roach returns with a new adventure to the invisible realm we carry around inside. Roach takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: The questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal as the universe of zero gravity explored in Packing for Mars. Why is crunchy food so appealing? Why is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? Why doesn’t the stomach digest itself? How much can you eat before your stomach bursts?

From the Washington Post's two-time Pulitzer-winning senior Pentagon reporter, the definitive military chronicle of the Iraq War-and a searing judgment of its gross strategic blindness-drawing on the accounts of senior military officers giving voice to their anger for the first time. Unabridged...

This inspiring collection contains powerful narratives from women who swim, surf, kayak, study glaciers, advocate for water conservation, carry forward their ancestral fishing traditions, and more. Collected by the team at She Explores, a media company and community that celebrates women in the outdoors, these first-person stories explore themes of independence, strength, healing, and self-discovery in nature.

Are you curious about energy healing? What can healers feel, see, hear or sense as they’re working? Have you ever wondered if it’s a skill you could cultivate and bring out in yourself?I’m Zoe, I’m a holistic therapist who does massage, reflexology and reiki treatments. In 2021 I started “hearing vibrations” as I worked on my clients. After much puzzling and pondering as to what this could be, or what it could mean - I think it’s what’s known as the energetic or subtle body…I’m on a quest to try and amplify what I view as a sort of magic power. Join me as I try out ...

Welcome to Just a Bit of Banter — a laid-back podcast where we chat all things camping, 4WD adventures, gear, stories from the tracks, and whatever else pops up around the campfire. If you love the outdoors, good laughs and easygoing conversation, you’re in the right place. Follow and join the banter!

This podcast will look at the experiences of a Canadian teaching in South Korea from 1996 to 2006 and the experiences along the way. Hopefully the stories will be amusing and in some cases informative (as what not to do).The stories are first hand accounts of the podcast author on a journey that shaped his life.

Matt and Gina's Adventures traveling, riding roller coasters, trying out food, and much much more

Immerse yourself in the gripping tales of legendary siege battles from around the globe. Written in 1908, this collection captures the daring exploits and resourcefulness of both besiegers and the besieged. While some language reflects the norms of the early 20th century, these lively narratives offer a fascinating glimpse into the art of war. Summary by David Wales.

Two Friends. Two Wheels. One Wild Ride Through Vietnam's Mountains.What happens when a 2-month long adventure goes off-script? Flat tires, government visa policies, and charging water buffalo stand in the way. Only to find mountain passes that don't exist on any map, movie-quality views, and friendly locals with "happy water."Join Jim and Jimmy for Season 1 of the Whole Bird, as they navigate the journey through northern Vietnam's legendary Ha Giang loop - where every breakdown becomes a breakthrough. Between the road mishaps and the hospitality of strangers, something unexpected happens to ...

The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year with its masterpieces. In Adventures in the Louvre, Elaine Sciolino immerses herself in this magical space and helps us fall in love with what was once a forbidding fortress. Exploring galleries, basements, rooftops, and gardens, Sciolino demystifies the Louvre, introducing us to her favorite artworks, both legendary and overlooked, and to the people who are the museum's lifeblood.