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Founded 100 years ago by the inventor of dynamite, the Nobel Prize is the world's most celebrated and controversial honor. It grants its winners instant celebrity and acclaim for "service to mankind", despite accusations that it is too trendy, arbitrary, and narrow-minded. In examining both its fame and notoriety, Burton Feldman opens up the Nobel institution and process: how it originated, how it works, and how it is influenced by outside pressures (political, moral, personal, and academic).

Bayes' rule appears to be a straightforward, one-line theorem: by updating our initial beliefs with objective new information, we get a new and improved belief. To its adherents, it is an elegant statement about learning from experience. To its opponents, it is subjectivity run amok. Sharon Bertsch McGrayne here explores this controversial theorem and the human obsessions surrounding it.

This podcast explores the most controversial, provocative, and game-changing artworks throughout history. Each episode dives into a different piece, artist, and movement that sparked scandal, outrage, and deep cultural debates. Canvas & Controversy is hosted by Kayla Lubold, Erin Donnelly, and Logan Ruiter. The show is edited by Logan Ruiter. The music was created by Logan Ruiter with sounds from Pixabay used under a Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.

From the creators of Palace Intrigue, a new chapter in royal history begins. Crown and Controversy.William and Kate’s engagement and wedding capture the world’s attention. But as Kate enters the royal family, the pressures of royal life begin to settle in. The birth of Prince George brings new responsibilities, while Harry’s military career and personal struggles unfold.As William and Kate’s family grows, tensions rise when Harry meets Meghan. Their whirlwind romance stirs royal dynamics, setting the stage for changes within the family.A royal wedding, a new baby, and mounting ...

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What can history tell us about our future? Given that our present has been profoundly influenced by the past, how can we purposefully shape the world of tomorrow? Controversy/History is a monthly community conversation series hosted at The Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia. This feed will include audio from each month’s event along with drop-in episodes of talks and conversations recorded during the event. We’ll feature a diverse panel of Richmond thought leaders in conversation on issues that matter most to our community's past, present, and future.

From Caloroga Shark Media comes Crown and Controversy — Prince Andrew.He was once the Queen’s favorite son — a decorated naval officer, a royal playboy, and a symbol of British prestige abroad. But behind the glittering titles and royal privilege, a darker story unfolded: one of arrogance, disastrous alliances, and the slow collapse of a man who believed the rules did not apply to him.This season traces Andrew’s extraordinary fall — from palace favorite to pariah. Through the Epstein scandal, the BBC interview that shocked the world, and the final reckoning that saw King Charles ...

Columbus Day is series exploring one of America's most debated holidays. Episode one traces Christopher Columbus from fifteenth century explorer to American icon, revealing how Italian Americans championed his legacy to claim their place in society. Episode two examines the holiday's golden age, from massive parades to school pageants, when Columbus Day meant pride, patriotism, and belonging. Episode three confronts the reckoning, exploring how Indigenous voices, historical scholarship, and cultural shifts transformed the celebration into controversy. Host Alex Calder guides listeners through ...

A narrative history of the Salian Emperors and their epic struggle with the papacy in weekly 25-25 minute episodes. Note, this is season 2 of the History of the Germans Podcast republished as a separate podcast. The century of Salian rule from 1024 to 1125 is the crucial turning point not just for German, but for European history more generally. It is in this period that the Investiture Controversy pits Popes against Emperors. The dispute is nominally about the role secular powers play in the selection of bishops and abbots. But in reality, it is about much more than that. It is about whether ...

The book, The Great Controversy, written by Ellen White deals with the history of the Christian church starting with the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. and continues right through to our day. It also outlines the closing scenes of this earth’s history and the principles that are at stake. What you about to hear is a dramatised audio version of this book, created by Nancy Hamilton Myers.

American filmmaker Michel Grey and Swiss artist Sylvia Greif dive into the chaotic world of film and television production with their distinctive, offbeat style. In their first season, they explore their latest project—a documentary and screenplay unraveling Sylvia's family's hidden secrets. As they delve into a tale of international espionage, elite society, and political coups in South America, they expose the raw struggles, triumphs, and compromises behind producing powerful media content.

The 12 essays in Wars within a War explore the internal stresses that posed serious challenges to the viability of the opposing sides in the Civil War as well as some of the ways in which wartime disputes and cultural fissures carried over into the postwar years and beyond.Comprised of contributions from leading scholars, this volume extends the discussion of controversies far past the death of the Confederacy in the spring of 1865.

Welcome to Unveiling Human History: Conflicts and Controversies, where we delve into the complex and often dark aspects of human conflicts throughout history. Our mission is to explore the intersections of religion, history, and society, shedding light on the profound and sometimes unsettling moments that have shaped our world. Through in-depth analysis, historical research, and thoughtful discussion, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of these critical issues. Join us on a journey to uncover the untold stories, controversies, and lessons from our past, all in the spirit of knowledge, emp