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Ten years after the tragic sinking of the Titanic, Estelle Stead, the daughter of journalist W.T. Stead, unveiled The Blue Island Experiences of a New Arrival Beyond the Veil. This intriguing work claims to be a channeling of her father through a medium, offering a vivid account of his death at sea and insights into the afterlife. The manuscript was crafted through automatic writing, and Estelle argued for its authenticity by highlighting her fathers meticulous proofreading habits of crossing ts and dotting is. Dive into this captivating exploration of life after death and the connections that...

Jay A. Stout breaks new ground in World War II history with this gripping account of one of the war’s most highly decorated American fighter groups. Stout combines the storytelling gifts and careful research for a seasoned historian with the combat experience of a former fighter pilot to tell the remarkable story of the 352nd Fighter Group. This isn’t just the story of a single fighter group; it’s the story of how the United States won the air war over Europe.

Known as The Blue Book, this essential manual by Baron von Steuben played a pivotal role in shaping the fledgling American military during the Revolutionary War against England. It served not only as a set of regulations but also as a comprehensive how-to guide for officers. Each commissioned officer was required to purchase, carry, read, and implement its teachings. Join David Olson in this Librivox recording that explores the life of Major General Frederick William Von Steuben, a key figure in the Revolutionary Army.

Derzeit stehen 2% der US-Bevölkerung unter Überwachung des Justizsystems (Stand: 2022). Warum das US-Gefängnissystem auch als moderne Sklaverei bezeichnet wird und wieso Gefängnisse abgeschafft gehören, erfahrt ihr in diesem Podcast. Ein Podcast, der sich kritisch mit dem US-Gefängnissystem befasst. Hier erzähle ich die Geschichten von Inmates, ihren Angehörigen und einer Gesellschaft, die sich hinter Wänden abspielt.

One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015 Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this...

Blues Moments in Time takes you back to the crossroads where history happened. We're talking about those electric nights in Chicago studios, those dusty Delta afternoons, those chance encounters that changed everything. This is where you'll hear about the day Muddy Waters plugged in and shook the world, the session where Robert Johnson laid down his legacy, the moment B.B. King named his guitar Lucille. These aren't just dates and facts—they're the living, breathing stories of how the blues became the blues. Each moment is a snapshot: the artists, the circumstances, the magic that happened ...

Based on the book "The Blue Road to Trump Hell" by Norman Solomon, this podcast scrutinizes how the behavior of many Democrats assisted Trump’s electoral triumphs. That scrutiny is important not only for clarity about the past. It also makes possible a focus on ways that such failures can be avoided in the future.

Gossiping about the past, one movie at a time. Hosts Tizia von Bibra and Christina Obolenskaya chat about their favorite historical fiction adaptations and dissect the history behind them, unpacking what life really looked like across different centuries. Join the community of the Blue Stockings!

During the peak of the Somali piracy crisis, three ships - from Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan - were hijacked and then abandoned to their fate by their employers, who lacked the money to pay ransoms. All would still be there, were it not for Colonel John Steed, a retired British military attaché, who launched his own private mission to free them. Author Colin Freeman, who has himself spent time held hostage by Somali pirates, takes listeners on an inside track into the world of hostage negotiation and one man’s heroic rescue mission.

Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the dramatic and surprising history of American piracy's "Golden Age" when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. Best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an early display of solidarity against the Crown, and then violently opposed them. Upending popular misconceptions and cartoonish stereotypes, Dolin provides this wholly original account of these seafaring outlaws.

In Beyond the Blue Horizon, best-selling science historian Brian Fagan tackles his richest topic yet: the enduring mystery of the oceans, the planet’s most forbidding terrain. This is not a tale of Columbus or Hudson, but of much earlier mariners. From the moment when ancient Polynesians first dared to sail beyond the horizon, Fagan vividly explains how our mastery of the oceans has changed history, even before history was written.

Three hard working fathers who like to share funny things, work stories and advice, parenting stories and our personal advice with things we’ve been through! We also talk about the LUSH history of the beautiful State of Colorado! And we drink alcoholic beverages throughout the show, so if you like Scotch or Craft Beer etc we will say the name of what it is we’re drinking and let you know what we think at the end! Cheers!

The Blue Code: Defined as the supposed code of informal silence amongst Police Officers in the United States to not report a colleagues errors, misconducts or crimes.I’m David Robinson Jr. and this is The Blue Code: Confidential Podcast.  David Robinson Sr., that’s my Pops. He was an exemplary Detroit Police officer for 13 years. He made a decision to cross the thin blue line and dedicate his life to representing citizens against Police Brutality, Misconduct and Wrongful Death as a Civil Rights Attorney. Holding Officers and Departments accountable.40 years and counting; My father...

The Mission of The Blue Card is to provide direct financial assistance to needy Holocaust survivors. Of the nearly 3,000 Holocaust survivor households The Blue Card serves, three-quarters are over the age of 76 and nearly 70% live alone. Many of these survivors struggle to afford basic needs, such as adequate food and healthcare; more than half of them fall 200% below the federal poverty line, meaning their income is less than $24,980 annually. The Blue Card clients profile: Range in age from 76-105 years old For more information visit: bluecardfund.org

The Blue Tarp covers the stories of the people and places of Alaska's Northern Susitna Valley, told by the people who lived them. From old-timers to newcomers, there's room for everyone under our tarp.

A podcast chronicling the 1985 Toronto Blue Jays. The series features players, fans and other sports personalities discussing that season and the team. okbluejays.substack.com

British Murders is a UK true crime podcast exploring both headline making investigations and lesser known cases that deserve to be remembered.Hosted by Yorkshireman Stuart Blues, the show covers listener suggested cases from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each episode examines what happened, how the case unfolded, and the wider social, cultural, and historical context surrounding the crime.The show covers British crime cases ranging from domestic abuse, coercive control, missing persons, policing failures, miscarriages of justice, and the long-term effects of violent ...

Encounters with the people of the past in the places of the present. A history podcast about people and the places where they lived, loved, worked and died. Delivered in punchy and illuminating 30-minute episodes, hosted by the bestselling author Kassia St Clair.

An uncensored Chelsea FC independent podcast where we preview/review Chelsea matches along with talking all news relating to Chelsea Football Club. Plus, we offer EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS with former footballers to wear the famous Chelsea Football Club shirt! Carefree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are a podcast focussed on commemorating those officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Sharing their story, we delve into all those final selfless acts of these brave officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the public & their communities. We conduct a monthly roll call through recent decades, specifically 1970 to present day, of all those who have been lost in the line of duty. During this period we will spotlight one particular case and delve into their story. We will also pay attention to those who have fallen, through the centuries. We plan on releasing 'Special ...