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Delve into one of the pioneering volumes focused on the systematic medical treatment of soldiers amidst the chaos of modern warfare. This remarkable work, crafted by British doctors who served on the front lines during WWI, includes a dedicated chapter on the unique care required for airmen. Be prepared for graphic descriptions of war wounds that may not be suitable for the faint of heart, along with striking images in the original source book. - Summary by BellonaTimes

Ever wondered how the Rideau Canal was built or what sparked the creation of the ByWard Market? Ottawa’s landmarks hold stories of ambition, politics, and transformation. This podcast uncovers the history behind the places we pass every day. Join us as we zoom in on the city’s most iconic sites.

‘Based on meticulous research in original sources … Goodman illustrates vividly how adept [Banks] was … Shining a light on individuals whose achievements are relatively uncelebrated’ Jenny Uglow, New York Review of Books A bold new history of how botany and global plant collecting –...

Stories, History, Nature, and Life in The Northern Outer Banks. From wild horses and watermen to decoy carvers, storytellers, and small-town legends, this is a podcast about the people and places that give the Northern Outer Banks its soul. Each episode is a front porch conversation about the heritage, beauty, and rhythms of life along this stretch of coastal North Carolina. Whether you’ve been coming here for years or just found it on the map, pull up a chair. You’re in for a good story.

Theology is not just something we study in books or articles or debate in academic ivory towers. It is something we live, breathe, and practice in the messiness and creative chaos of our lives. Whether you are ordained clergy, a lay person like me discerning their calling to ministry, an artist seeking to understand the sacred in your work, or someone curious about how theology intersects the world around us, this podcast has got you.

Here for Generations tells the tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the people and events that shaped their journey in the Pine Tree State. Islandport Press, Gusto, a Matter Company, and Bangor Savings Bank present Here for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its City by Dean Lawrence Lunt and read by Jamey Doughty with narration by Lannie Moffatt, an introduction by Stephen King read by Joyce Clark-Sarnacki, and with epilogues from P. James Dowe Jr. & Bob Montgomery-Rice.

Delve into the intriguing life story of Elizabeth Banks, a pioneering American journalist and author. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Banks spent the final four decades of her life in England, making her mark in English media circles with her poignant contributions to The Daily News, Punch, St James Gazette, and London Illustrated. Not afraid to immerse herself in her work, Banks undertook daring undercover missions, assuming the roles of housemaid, street sweeper, and Covent Garden flower girl to shed light on the struggles of the underprivileged. A fervent advocate for womens suffrage and ...

As the former Development Bank of Singapore, DBS has a rich history of transformation and innovation as we contribute to building Singapore and expand abroad. Through the first-hand accounts of DBS pioneers, learn about the grit and gumption that laid the foundation for today's DBS Bank. These are stories of pushing boundaries and catalying change, all to ensure we give our best to Singapore and our customers. 'Singapore's First' is a new podcast led by Generative AI hosts, that blends technology with history. Tune in to hear AI hosts alongside the original voices of DBS pioneers who ...