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Over the years, thousands of tales both true and fantastic have been told about the dastardly thievery of pirates. Their rum-drunk exploits and high-seas violence never fail to delight. Now in a brand new series collection, The Best Pirate Stories Ever Told includes many of the very best pirate yarns ever created on history’s most debaucherous scalawags. Anyone who loves a good story full of excitement, adventure, thrills, and laughs will find this collection irresistible.

A collection of stories capturing what it means to be a cowboy.

The “mountain men” were the hunters and trappers who fiercely strode the Rocky Mountains in the early to mid-1800s. They braved the elements in search of the skins of beavers and other wild animals, to sell or barter for goods. The lifestyle of the mountain men could be harsh, existing as they did among animals, and spending most of their days and nights living and camping out in the great unexplored wilds of the Rockies.

Based in part on Davy Crockett’s own writings, this is the true story about one of America’s most iconic historical figures. From his days as a scout for Andrew Jackson during the war of 1812, his time as a Congressman for the state of Tennessee, and his eventual death at the Alamo, Davy Crockett led a life that was admired and idealized by people all across America, to this very day. Hear about the monopolist and corporate misdeeds, environmental degradation, and foreign military adventures that he experienced during his amazing life. Discover the rich history - part myth and part fact - behind this great American man.

Taken from George Armstrong Custer's own writings, An Autobiography of General Custer is the “true story” of one of the most praised, most despised, but surely most remembered American military heroes. Indeed, few figures in our history were - in their own time, as well as in our own - so wildly cheered and so roundly hated.

In the romantic narrative of the Old West, two larger-than-life characters emerged as the perfect foils for each other - the rampant outlaw and the heroic peace officer. Without the villain, sheriffs would not have needed to uphold the law; and without the sheriff, villains would have had no law to break. Together, both personalities fought, lost, and triumphed amid shootouts, train robberies, and bank holdups against the backdrop of the lawless American frontier.

In 2006, the shock and awe campaign of securing the major cities had ended, and the Iraq War had moved into an alien phase for the operators of Black Flag One. With their motto “swift, silent, deadly,” the Marine operators of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion were trained for unconventional warfare but they were tasked with holding and securing swathes of the country, facing Insurgents who were adapting their tactics to kill as many Coalition soldiers as possible using IEDs.

To commemorate the 1500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid in 2024, Deirdre Brennan created a series of photographic portraits and conducted interviews with women and children named Brigid. They ranged from six weeks to 106 years of age. This project is an examination of women and children through the lens of Brigid, the saint and goddess.Accompanying exhibition is taking place in the Hugh Lane Gallery Fri 31 January - Sunday 2nd of February 2025Concept, Portraits, Audio recordings - Deirdre BrennanPodcast Production, Exhibition Video - Barry Connolly @Plexa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

This podcast expands on big ideas in history in 20 minutes or less. Who are the winners and losers? What was the main cause? Who was really responsible?

Welcome to the Belmar Treasure Trail – a self-guided tour that features some of the environmental, art and historical gems that make our beautiful shore town such a special place to live and visit. We hope you enjoy the Belmar Treasure Trail narrated by Dave Taylor, Mark Walsifer, Sarah Wilton, Spenser Heulitt, Andrew Huisman, Harry Harsin, Ed Lippincott, Tom Brennan and Merry Brennan. Also available at the iTunes Store.

Join us on a tour through the history of the West’s water systems and major rivers, as we navigate the challenges of drought and water-scarcity facing the region. We’ll also explore Trout Unlimited’s leadership in finding innovative solutions to long-standing problems.

"A majestic book." --Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score A unique joint memoir by a U.S. Marine and a conflict photographer whose unlikely friendship helped both heal their war-wounded bodies and souls "The dueling-piano spirit of SHOOTING GHOSTS works because its authors...

“My Bloody Sunday" Derry 1972 - The Bloody Sunday families and those who tended to the dead and injured recount the events of that fateful day when 13 unarmed civil rights demonstrators were shot dead by members of the British Parachute Regiment. These 3 episodes examine the effect it has had on their lives and their quest for justice. Photo © William L. Rukeyser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delve into the darkest corners of the human mind with our gripping true crime podcast. Join us as we unravel mysteries, examine cold cases, and explore the psychology let's explore with True crime podcast