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Join us on a journey through enchanting tales gathered by an ardent admirer of Native American folklore. These delightful legends, shared by tribal members, offer captivating explanations for the wonders of the natural world, including Why the Chipmunks Back is Striped, How the Otter Skin Became Great Medicine, How the Man Found His Mate, and Why Blackfeet Never Kill Mice. Experience the magic of these timeless stories that connect us to the rich tapestry of indigenous wisdom. (Summary by Dover Childrens Classics)

The Blackfeet people were remarkable hunters, journeying across vast landscapes on foot. They crafted tools from stone, wood, and bone, donned clothing made of animal skins, and lived in tents draped with hides. Their only domesticated animals were dogs, who served as loyal companions and helped carry small packs and light loads. The stories you will hear are treasures passed down through countless generations, shared by grandfathers with their grandchildren, and then passed along to the next. These ancient tales have survived the test of time, connecting us to the rich heritage of the ...

✨Amateurs de mystères et du folklore, amis de l'étrange et de l'occulte : prenez place! Blackbird Tales est un podcast où la réalité se mêle à la fiction, où l'histoire se mèle à la légende.Retrouvez-moi pour pour découvrir les histoires effrayantes, étonnantes, mystérieuses ou franchement bizarre que l'on a oublié de vous raconter !

In the years following her time in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson spent countless hours detailing her life experiences with historians for the LBJ Presidential Library. To bring her incredible story to life, host Jade Emerson unearthed those never-before-played audio files and interviewed historians, White House insiders and the people who knew and loved Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson. This intimate portrait begins deep in the woods in East Texas and follows her path as she transforms from a shy, quiet child to a powerful political advisor and a beloved Texas icon. "Lady Bird" is ...

Mystery amateurs, folklore fiends, oglers of the occult, gather round!The Blackbird Tales is a podcast where reality meets fiction, where history meets legend.Come and listen to scary, amazing, mysterious and sometimes perplexing stories from the past!

The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Feathery Feast of Hidden Meanings On the surface, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" seems like a nonsensical carol, a repetitive list of increasingly extravagant gifts exchanged over the festive season. But dig a little deeper, and you'll discover a hidden layer of avian intrigue. Each of the twelve days, disguised as gifts, is actually a reference to a different bird! Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree The partridge, a plump game bird, kicks off the carol. Its inclusion might be a nod to its association with Christmas feasts in medieval Europe. Day 2: Two Turtle ...

Cornish writer and blogger Elizabeth Dale takes us to some of Cornwall's hidden places and reveals some untold stories.

Welcome to Beyond the Bird: Untold Stories of Thanks and Gathering. I'm your host, and today we're starting at the beginning – but maybe not the beginning you're expecting. Before we had football games and Black Friday sales, before that iconic Norman Rockwell painting of Grandma serving turkey, even before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, humans have been gathering to express gratitude for the harvest. It's a practice as old as agriculture itself, and it crosses every cultural boundary we've ever drawn. The Green Corn Ceremony, still celebrated today by many Native American tribes ...

These are the valiant and lyrically descriptive letters, written in 1873, by Isabella Bird, a courageous and spirited Englishwoman, telling her sister of her adventures on horseback over 800 miles of American wilderness.

Step back in time to a world where the plains were vast and untamed, and the lives of the Indigenous people were deeply intertwined with nature. In this captivating tale, we follow the journey of a young boy named Wikis, who grows up surrounded by the beauty and challenges of his camp. With only a handful of families and the wildlife around him as company, Wikis learns invaluable life lessons from both the land and its creatures. The true events recounted in this story paint a vivid picture of a rich cultural heritage and a way of life that thrived in harmony with the natural world.

Journey with Isabella L. Bird, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, as she delves into the heart of Korea from 1894 to 1897. Renowned for her engaging style, Bird takes readers on a vivid adventure through both North and South Korea, offering a rich tapestry of the landscapes, people, and customs of the then Hermit Kingdom. Bird’s exploration coincided with a period of tremendous upheaval in Korea, a time when Japan occupied the nation and relationships deteriorated, prompting her to flee to Manchuria and later Russia. She returned to a drastically changed Korea, where she ...

Among the Tibetans is an enthralling account of a daring journey through Tibet by the fearless English traveller, Isabella L. Bird. Known for her adventurous spirit and meticulous observations, Bird embarked on this expedition during an era when such solitary travels, especially for women, were considered perilous. This podcast vividly brings to life her detailed descriptions of the stunning Tibetan landscapes, exotic flora, unique customs, and religious practices of the local people. Listen in to this fascinating narrative and experience the mystique of a world long vanished.

A podcast about living freely in a world given back to us

Each episode is an exploration of a different aircraft from the World Wars Era: how they were designed, built, modified and used in combat and if any have survived. Join me at : patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Facebook: @WorldofWB Email: bpearce29@gmail.com Consider becoming a Warbirds Support: https://paypal.me/WOWB17?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

WARBIRD RADIO - We tell the stories of Airmen past and present, and have been doing so since 2009. We know these stories matter, and we're committed to keeping them alive.We focus on telling stories like:-Flying stories from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Present Conflicts-Aviation museum news, and aircraft restorations-Operational safety, flying historic aircraft, and aircraft maintenance#warbird #aviation #warstories #flying #history

Come along for the ride as we review some of the most fascinating stories centered around the unforgiving skies of the greatest generation. Each episode gives you a peek at specific events, people, and/or aircraft during World War 2, and other major conflicts.

From the beginning of the eighteenth century to the high water mark of the Victorian era, the world was transformed by a technological revolution the like of which had never been seen before. Inventors, businessmen, scientists, explorers all had their part to play in the story of the Industrial Revolution and in this Brief History Thomas Crump brings their story to life, and shows why it is a chapter in English history that can not be ignored.

Assortment of Sorts, the product of three highly opinionated women who have more than a few hot takes between them. Every Monday you'll hear a mixture of stories, conspiracies, news, opinions, rants, and maybe one or two lighthearted arguments. So strap in, stay awhile, and get ready to laugh because these ladies are not holding anything back!

Broadway stars, historical women, and family-friendly showstoppers. Musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella present an independent, donation-based musical podcast focused on key, decision-making moments in the lives of history's greatest women. Through interactive storytelling and Broadway-style song, What Will She Do Next? keeps children searching for an answer, while ultimately learning a lesson in perseverance. Past performers include: television and film star, Matt Lucas (The Great British Bake-off, Bridesmaids) and Broadway's Kara Lindsay (Wicked, Newsies)