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The Battle of Little Bighorn in Montana in 1876 has become known as the quintessential clash of cultures between the Lakota Sioux and whites. The men who led the battle, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and Colonel George A. Custer, have become the stuff of legends.

Land Between the Rivers is the result of ten years of research, writing, and thinking about the subject. It is an enormous topic: five thousand years, beginning with Gilgamesh at the edge of historical time. It is a big topic in another way. More than anywhere else, the famous Land Between the Rivers, where civilization was born, where East and West have mixed and clashed since long before Alexander, has led an existence that could be called, from a certain perspective, a history of the world.

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL. The title “Bullfrog” is given to the Navy SEAL who has served...

Pitbull: la vida y el momento presente del ícono latino que está definiendo la conversación. Serie en español sobre Pitbull, narrada con reverencia y rigor. Este podcast biográfico te lleva a través de la fascinante historia del "Mr. Worldwide", desde sus humildes orígenes en los barrios latinos de Miami hasta convertirse en una superestrella internacional. Exploramos los momentos decisivos que marcaron su carrera musical, sus colaboraciones más exitosas y cómo logró trascender las barreras del idioma para conquistar audiencias de todo el mundo. Conoce los desafíos que enfrentó en ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Even as the great siege began it was understood by both sides to be an epic – a potentially decisive encounter between an uneasy assortment of soldiers, native Maltese, adventurers and Knights Hospitaller on a strategically crucial but near waterless island and a...

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.

Join General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, one of the pivotal commanders of the Confederate forces during the Civil War, as he recounts the dramatic events leading up to the First Battle of Bull Run. Known for firing the first shots at Fort Sumter in April 1861, Beauregard took command of the Confederate Army of the Potomac and achieved a significant victory at Manassas, Virginia, in July of that year. With vital reinforcements from Johnstons army in the Shenandoah Valley, his forces managed to defeat General McDowells Federal army. Had the outcome been reversed, the trajectory of the ...

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Blanks, Beers, & Bull$hit is where reenacting meets cold brews and unfiltered stories. From gear talk to battlefield laughs, we dive into the chaos, history, and camaraderie that make reenacting unforgettable one blank, one beer, one tale at a time.

A political podcast where we discuss both American History and Current Events. We also review a beverage each episode.

Prove you are the smartest person in the room with 500 true trivia facts about world history. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Explore the wild and the wacky or history in this fun addition to the True Facts series that shares all things from all over...

Explore the captivating process behind 'If the Bull Won't Come' through a heartfelt documentary that delves into a near-mystical partnership. Spanning the distance between the UK and Germany, Cat Gerrard's dramaturgical mastery, Adi Weinstein's striking choreography, and Filipe Gomes' otherworldly compositions meld seamlessly. Their synergy, a testament to transcendent artistry, effortlessly bridges geographical divides. With candid interviews and evocative behind-the-scenes footage, the documentary offers a dual experience, available both as a visual feast and an auditory delight.

Diligently sourced and researched, Boy with the Bullhorn provides both an intimate look into how activist strategies are developed and deployed, as well as a snapshot of life in New York City during the darkest days of the AIDS epidemic. He relies on his extensive archive of original ACT UP documents, news articles, and other published material, as well as activist videos and oral histories, to help flesh out actions, events, and the background stories of key activists.

In the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration commissioned an oral history of the remaining former slaves. Bullwhip Days is a remarkable compendium of selections from these extraordinary interviews, providing an unflinching portrait of the world of government-sanctioned slavery of Africans in America. Here are 29 full narrations, as well as nine sections of excerpts related to particular aspects of slave life, from religion to plantation life to the Reconstruction era.

James McLaughlin worked as an Indian agent for most of his life. His most infamous act, however, was ordering the arrest of Sitting Bull for fear that his participation in the Ghost Dance movement would inspire Indian rebellion. “The newspaper reports regarding the arrest and death of Sitting Bull have nearly all been ridiculously absurd”, he wrote to the United States Indian Service. With this account, he attempts to defend his role and set the record straight on the circumstances that led to the death of this influential Native American leader.

From James D. Hornfischer, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, a riveting account of the life of WWII hero Commander Ernest E. Evans and his heroics and sacrifice during the Leyte Gulf Battle of Samar. For the first time ever, acclaimed naval historian...

This is the story of Tom Phelps and the 'other Kokoda Track'. Seventy-five years later, Tom's grandson, award-winning actor and writer Peter Phelps, is sharing this inspiring tale of resilience and survival. March 1942: The world is at war. Too old to fight and with jobs scarce at home, Tom...

Discover the fascinating lives and enduring music of twelve remarkable musicians in this engaging collection of brief sketches. Join KevinS as he takes you on a captivating journey through history, highlighting the talents and contributions of these influential figures.

Discover what it truly means to push the limits of human potential. Red Bull's How to Be Superhuman is a captivating adventure show featuring extraordinary stories of athletes who have achieved the seemingly impossible – from conquering terrifying climbs and kayaking down jaw-dropping waterfalls to swimming the world’s longest rivers, running through uncharted mountain kingdoms, and embarking on solo expeditions to the most remote corners of the globe. In each episode, host Rob Pope and the athlete dive into the physical and mental resilience behind these awe-inspiring feats, offering ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Mental Floss Book to Read in Summer 2019 “Gripping.… Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read.” —NPR A President on Trial. A Reputation at Stake. ABC News legal correspondent and host of LIVE PD Dan Abrams reveals the story of Teddy Roosevelt’s...