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For the first time ever, twenty-four original recordings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech to his stirring sermon "A Knock At Midnight," are collected together in this treasured box set. His landmark speeches that echoed around the world and the more...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader and visionary of the civil rights movement, was first and foremost a preacher. This unique collection features a selection of Dr. King's best sermons - some not heard since he first delivered them - recorded at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dexter Avenue Baptist...

Step into the adventurous life of Christopher Kit Carson, a man whose true value was known only to those who spent time with him or delved into his character study. More than a hunter, trapper, guide, Indian agent, and Colonel in the US Army, Carson was a man of integrity, bravery, and loyalty. His quick decision-making in perilous situations, mastery of woodcraft, and skillful leadership earned him respect on the untamed western frontier. He gained broader fame as the trusted advisor and friend of Fremont, the Pathfinder, during his daring expeditions across the Rocky Mountains. Discover the ...

A WWII Podcast... sort ofCarson comments as Katie reads her grandmother's letters written by her love-sick husband after being drafted into the Army during WWII. The letters not only document his experiences during the war, but also tell a heart-warming story of separated lovers. Listen as our hosts deliver a fresh perspective on one of history's most significant conflicts sharing laughter, tears, and a glimpse into the lives of those who served during WWII, and those left at home.

Royal, Nebraska, population eighty-one - where the church, high school, and post office each stand abandoned, monuments to a Great Plains town that never flourished. But for nearly twenty years, they had a zoo, seven acres that rose from local peculiarity to key tourist attraction to devastating tragedy. And it all began with one man’s outsize vision. When Dick Haskin’s plans to assist primatologist Dian Fossey in Rwanda were cut short by her murder, Dick’s devotion to primates didn’t die with her. He returned to his hometown with Reuben, an adolescent chimp.

Dive into the authentic life of Kit Carson, a legendary American figure renowned as a hunter, trapper, mountain man, and guide. While his name is often embellished in contemporary literature, this biography provides a genuine look into his adventures, lending much of its narrative from his own words. Published around the time of his death, this work serves as the authorized chronicle of Carsons extraordinary life.

Four influential women we thought we knew well—Jane Jacobs, Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters—and how they spearheaded the modern progressive movement This is the story of four visionaries who profoundly shaped the world we live in today. Together, these women—linked not by...

Bestselling author and conservative icon Dr. Ben Carson lays out a hopeful and inspiring road map for how America can come together. External physical characteristics that are genetically encoded are things over which no individual has control. But rather than appreciating the gift of diversity...

History is full of shadows—secrets, lies, and mysteries that refuse to stay buried. Some stories defy explanation, while others unravel the deeper truths about our world. Join your host, Carson Wagner, as he dives deep into the labyrinth of conspiracies, strange occurrences, and untold stories. Whether you’re a skeptic or a seeker, the Oswald Files will challenge what you think you know and uncover what they don’t want you to see.

Exploring the world and the misconceptions we carry about other places… even those just down the road. Join us for interviews, travel advice, and commentary on worldwide culture and history.

Weekly history talks about random topics drawn on the show. Spontaneous and educational

Hello there! Kim & Peter here, we're two educated people who it turns out, don't really remember a lot of this worlds history and it's a little embarrassing. So every week we will chose a historical world event and give you the general plot lines of it so you can know more about what's happened in the place we all live! Combining research with humour we can almost guarantee you won't fall asleep during this history lesson.

These 12 moving speeches voiced by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are original recordings collected here for the first time ever. Plus, listen to MLK deliver some of his most famous sermons in A Knock at Midnight.

From its founding in 1966 to contemporary attempts to censure its history and revise its significance, the Black Panther party has aroused fear, hope, pride, vilification, and government-sponsored oppression. This is the first and only collection of the most vital, representative writings of the party. Here are Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale, Eldridge Cleaver, David Hilliard, and Fred Hampton; Kathleen Cleaver and other Panther women; the party's court battles and acquittals; its positions on black separatism, the power structure, the police, violence, education, and more.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is known for being one of the greatest orators of the 20th Century, and perhaps in all of American history. In the 1950s and 1960s, his words led the Civil Rights movement and helped change society. Though his speeches refer to the conditions of the 1960s, his assertions that nonviolent protest is the key to democracy and that all humans are equal, are as timeless and powerful today as they were nearly forty years ago.

Women Who Invented the Sixties tells the story of how four women helped define the 1960s and made a lasting impression for decades to follow.

Old Bright is an ongoing collection of conversations that documents musings, speculation and light research on and around an Oregon pioneer farmstead.

An engrossing look at the Trump cabinet: the scandals, the incompetence, the assault on the federal government, the bungled attempts to impose order on an administration lost in a chaos of its own making. Donald Trump promised a return to national greatness, but each day of his presidency seems...

Spring Story celebrates the legacy of author and scientist Rachel Carson, widely regarded as the mother of the modern environmental movement. Featuring Barbara Kingsolver, William Shatner, Richard Powers, Cixin Liu, Sen. Jamie Raskin, Doro Bush Koch, and more, this podcast explores how her groundbreaking book Silent Spring and other works shaped their lives and careers. We discuss Carson's impact on environmental science, literature, and public policy, uncovering why her work remains vital today. Share your own stories about Carson through the Springsong Museum VoxPop app or website.

For the first time, an edition of Martin Luther King's most important speeches and selected sermons are assembled and available as value-priced audio edition. Hachette Audio believes that the timeless message of King, in his own words and voice, are essential listening for any American and for any world citizen interested in American history, social justice, or non-violent protest.