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Explore the fascinating journey of astronomy through the ages in this compelling narrative. From the ancient belief that Earth was the center of the universe to the groundbreaking discoveries that reveal our solar system as just one of countless galaxies, this book captures the evolution of our understanding of the cosmos. It highlights the rapid advancements of recent years and presents astronomys rich history as a captivating story, tracing its roots from the shepherds of ancient Chaldea to contemporary insights into the vast scale of the universe and the enormous stars beyond our solar ...

An LGBTQIA+ History Podcast Hosted by Jonathan Mayor, Sally Probert-Hill and the fantabulosah Colin Avery, I-Vada brings the rich, rebellious, and often forgotten history of LGBTQIA+ culture to your perfectly-formed ears via the magic of the podcast. With sharp insight, warmth, and a touch of mischief, the hosts explore the people, politics, and stories that have shaped queer life across generations. From hidden histories to headline moments, each episode shines a light on the past to better understand our present.

For eight years, Megan Hess ran Sunset Mesa Funeral Home in the small town of Montrose, Colorado. She promised clients discounts on normally expensive cremations, a seeming kindness in a town where many are poor. But in the back of the funeral home, Megan’s elderly mother Shirley was actually dismembering the dead. And then Megan was selling the body parts – heads, torsos, legs – to companies that claim to do medical research. The families who trusted Megan –- they had no idea what she was really up to. When they came to pick up the ashes of their loved ones, they instead received a ...

Body Paragraphs explores the many connections between the worlds of sport and literature. Brittany Reid and Taylor McKee discuss different topics, considering the surprising ways that sports can be used to understand literature, and literature can be used to understand sport.

Hello and welcome to Body Count, a history podcast where we gab about death and disaster through the ages, highlighting figures, single events, time periods, whatever it may be that resulted in someone, or as is usually the case, a lot of someones dying. Hosted by Jessica Manor and Kara DiDomizio.

In this audiobook James Allen makes a trenchant examination of one of the great conundrums of philosophy and religion: the problem of evil. As the author states in the foreword: All the problems of life, whether they be social, political, or religious, subsist in ignorance and wrong living. As they are solved in the heart of each individual, they will be solved in the mass of men.

The Maine Coon is one of the largest and oldest domestic cat breeds. Known for its friendly nature, tufted ears, bushy tail, and tufted paws, the Maine Coon has distinctive physical characteristics.

Body of Work is the heritage podcast from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. This podcast is all about celebrating collaborations and celebrating them through medical heritage. Each episode will feature a different professional who has worked with us here at the heritage department; we chat about their work, and what drew them to it. We also geek out a bit on medical heritage! Feel free to email us with any questions: library@rcpsg.ac.ukFollow us on twitter: @rcpsgheritage

Modern humans have come a long way in the seventy thousand years they’ve walked the earth. Art, science, culture, trade—on the evolutionary food chain, we’re true winners. But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, and sometimes—just occasionally—we’ve managed to truly f*ck things...

Welcome to Katie Couric's special series podcast feed, home to Katie's deep dives into the big issues of the day. The most recent iteration is Abortion: The Body Politic, a 6-part narrative series that crisscrosses the country, exploring the personal, political, and deeply resonant nuances of the history and future of abortion access in this country. If you’re wondering how we got here, what the post-Roe world is like, and what to do next, dive right in.