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I found myself irresistibly drawn to the alluring yet haunting beauty of Californias desert landscapes. After several brief excursions into its vastness and witnessing its enigmatic charm, I resolved to explore it more intimately. This journey would involve months of camping and travel through its sun-scorched expanses—an adventure that promised to be both uncomfortable and mildly perilous, adding just the right amount of intrigue. This volume is the culmination of over two years spent immersed in the deserts solitude. (From the Preface) - Summary by Steven Seitel

Where local treasures meet local stories. The Cannock Chase Collections Podcast explores the rich heritage of Cannock Chase through the objects, people, and places that shaped the area. Each episode connects items from the Cannock Chase Collections with the voices of the community. Across the series, we uncover stories of industry, creativity, wartime life, and everyday experiences, celebrating the hard work and dedication that built Cannock Chase and the communities we know today. Whether you’re passionate about local history or simply curious about the stories behind familiar places, this ...

A year after the tumultuous events of 1862, this riveting eyewitness account captures the audacious spirit of the Great Locomotive Chase. During the early days of the American Civil War, Union volunteers, under the leadership of civilian James J. Andrews, undertook a daring mission to cripple the Confederate army by sabotaging the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The Union raiders commandeered the train known as The General in Big Shanty, Georgia, igniting a thrilling pursuit by Confederate forces on foot and by locomotive. Explore the dramatic fallout of this bold military raid and its ...

An award-winning historian tells the story of hunting in America, showing how this sport has shaped our national identity. From Daniel Boone to Teddy Roosevelt, hunting is one of America's most sacred-but also most fraught-traditions. It was promoted in the 19th century as a way to reconnect...

These aren’t just dusty, old, historical documents; they’re blueprints to reclaim the road which leads to peace and prosperity. Tune into Chase Linzmeyer as he reads his highlights from American freedom documents and breaks down the context and meaning of them. He also supplements his points with clips from other shows. After his commentary, in each episode, he reads the entire original document from start to end.

"Chase Elliott Biography Flash" is a captivating podcast that delves into the life and career of NASCAR superstar, Chase Elliott. Listeners will embark on a thrilling journey, exploring the personal and professional milestones that have shaped this young driver's path to success.From his early days racing go-karts to his meteoric rise through the ranks of NASCAR, this podcast offers a comprehensive and engaging look at Elliott's story. Fans will discover the challenges he has overcome, the pivotal moments that defined his career, and the relentless determination that has made him one of the ...

Welcome to 'Fun Facts with Chase,' your weekly rendezvous with the fascinating, the obscure, and the downright mind-boggling! Join host Chase Fiore as he navigates through the intriguing tapestry of our world. From the mesmerizing mazes of history and the hidden treasures of science, to the tantalizing tales of cultures and spellbinding secrets of nature - we cover it all. Tune in each week for a journey filled with learning, laughter, and surprises. 'Fun Facts with Chase' is not just a podcast; it's your passport to the wonders of the world. Come aboard - let's make every fact count!

In May 2010, an intelligence analyst in the US Army's 10th Mountain Division was arrested on suspicion of leaking nearly half a million classified government documents, including the infamous "Collateral Murder" gunsight video and 260,000 State Department cables. After nine months in solitary confinement, the suspect now awaits court-martial in Fort Leavenworth. He is 24, comes from Crescent, Oklahoma, and his name is Bradley Manning.

On the Reading with Rachelle podcast, Rachelle Chase (author of Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa and Lost Buxton, along with six fiction books and novellas) brings history to life through conversations with authors, experts, and everyday people impacted by the week's book selection. Through storytelling, we connect with the history we were never taught in school. At a time when history is being used to divide us, let's learn how it unites us, and how Black history is not apart from American history, but how it's a part of American history. rachellechase.substack.com

The series began in 1929 as The Chase and Sanborn Choral Orchestra, a half-hour musical variety show heard Sundays at 8:30 p.m. on NBC. When Maurice Chevalier became the show's star, he received a record-breaking salary of $5,000 a week. Violinist David Rubinoff (1897–1986) became a regular in January 1931, introduced as "Rubinoff and His Violin.

History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums. Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.

This podcast is the brain child of Gen and Paulina. When discussing visiting all the cathedrals in Europe, we thought, why not make a podcast out of this. Here is this podcast! Please enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1202, a 32-year-old Italian finished one of the most influential books of all time, which introduced modern arithmetic to Western Europe. Devised in India in the 7th and 8th centuries and brought to North Africa by Muslim traders, the Hindu-Arabic system helped transform the West into the dominant force in science, technology, and commerce, leaving behind Muslim cultures which had long known it but had failed to see its potential.

Exploring the crossroads of Biblical truth, history, apologetics, and theology, BeachCast.TV seeks to cover some of the most important and fascinating questions that people can ask. Check out our website: www.BeachCast.Tv. Your host is Chase A. Thompson, a pastor and writer who lives in Monterey Bay and has been podcasting since 2005. Chase has a doctoral degree in Ministry and is finishing up a PhD in History; he enjoys a good bowl of cereal, hiking in the woods, and engaging on the deepest of questions. BeachCast.TV - Covering Fascinating Bible and History Questions

Now an Apple TV+ Series “A terrific narrative of the hunt for Lincoln’s killers that will mesmerize the reader from start to finish.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history--the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth. From...

On April 12, 1862—one year to the day after Confederate guns opened on Fort Sumter and started the Civil War—a tall, mysterious smuggler and self-appointed Union spy named James J. Andrews and 19 infantry volunteers infiltrated Georgia and stole a steam engine called the General. Racing northward at speeds near 60 miles an hour, cutting telegraph lines, and destroying track along the way, Andrews planned to open East Tennessee to the Union army, cutting off men and materiel from the Confederate forces in Virginia.

The great Austrian writer Stefan Zweig confided in his autobiography: “I have a pretty thorough knowledge of history, but never, to my recollection, has it produced such madness in such gigantic proportions.” He was referring to Germany in 1923, a “year of lunacy,” defined by hyperinflation, violence, a political system on the verge of collapse, the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and separatist movements threatening to rip apart the German nation. Bestselling author Volker Ullrich presents a riveting chronicle of one of the most difficult years any modern democracy has ever faced.

Scholars and laymen alike have long projected their fantasies onto the great expanse of the global North, whether it be as a frozen no-man's-land, an icy realm of marauding Vikings, or an unspoiled cradle of prehistoric human life. Bernd Brunner reconstructs the encounters of adventurers, colonists, and indigenous communities that led to the creation of a northern "cabinet of wonders" and imbued Scandinavia, Iceland, and the Arctic with a perennial mystique.

Owen Chase (October 7, 1797 – March 7, 1869) served as the First Mate of the ill-fated whale ship Essex, which met a tragic fate when it was rammed and sunk by a sperm whale on October 28, 1820. In the aftermath, Chase penned the gripping account titled Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-Ship Essex, published in 1821. This harrowing tale not only chronicles the desperate survival of the crew but also served as a profound inspiration for Herman Melvilles iconic novel, Moby-Dick. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Not every tale from history made the textbooks. Some were too strange. Too secret. Too… interesting. Debunking myths and digging up the facts, we don't peddle half-baked lies, rumors, or unfounded conspiracies. And we don't accept easy answers either. Your host is Doctor Chase: historian, author, storyteller. You bring the curiosity, and we'll bring the intrigue. Ready for a mystery? Or an adventure? Let's go!