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Delve into the fascinating world of dirt in this history of culture, cleanliness, and our evolving perceptions of what is and isn’t gross. In this engaging and often humorous study of life’s imperfections, public health and hygiene authority Terence McLaughlin dissects our attitudes toward the filth that has accompanied society throughout human history. According to him, “dirt” is a matter of opinion.

Dirt Nap City is the podcast about the most interesting dead people in history. In each episode, Alex and Kelly dive into the life of a famous person that you have heard of, but probably don't know much about. Our stories are about actors, entrepreneurs, politicians, musicians, inventors, explorers and more! We also cover things that used to be popular but have fallen out of favor. Things like pet rocks, drive in theaters, Jolt Cola, and many other trends of yesterday make up our "dead ends". But whether we are talking about interesting historical figures or past trends, the show is funny, ...

What does it take to dream?On Dirt Dreams, we explore the stories of people who dared to chase their life's vision, despite uncertainties, doubts, and external pressures. From homesteaders and farmers to urban beekeepers and van-lifers, each episode uncovers the struggles, victories, and lessons learned, while celebrating the nonlinear nature of dream chasing.Whether you're pursuing a big life change or just looking for inspiration, Dirt Dreams is your muse to get your dreams off the ground.More details:https://www.thenesthomestead.com/

Join Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger, an archaeologist and art historian, as she delves into ancient history, mythology, intricate artifacts, and more every other Wednesday beginning at 6 am EST. History, once forgotten, lives again here. Walk the halls with us as we tell their stories. Class is in session, and this is not your normal Indiana Jones adventure; it's so much more. These are the Dirt Diaries.

Information Archeology: The act of digging up the past to understand the present.

Information Archeology: The act of digging up the past to understand the present.

The Dirt Buzz, hosted by motorcycle industry veteran Dale Spangler, is a powersports industry and motocross racing podcast that shares the many behind-the-scenes stories of the fascinating people and brands that make the powersports industry tick.

Listen to all six episodes today. Rob Moore had a successful career in television until one day he ran out of ideas. After a stint as a gardener, a more enticing door was opened for him. He was offered a job in the shadowy world of corporate intelligence - he became a spy.Tasked with working undercover to extract information from an environmental campaign group, Rob Moore says he eventually became sympathetic to the campaigners’ aims. He decided to turn on his employers and support the group he was meant to be infiltrating. Only it wasn’t that straightforward. He never told the campaigners...

At the end of the American Revolution, Britain and the United States imagined a future for each of their nations that stretched across a continent. They signed treaties with one another dividing lands neither country could map, much less control. A century and a half later, Canada and the United States had largely fulfilled those earlier ambitions. Both countries had built nations that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific and had made an expansive international border that restricted movement.

What does it take to outrun your past? “Odyssey of a Teenage Dirtbag” is a raw, unflinching journey through addiction, failure, resilience, and rebirth. From dropping out of high school and surviving poverty to earning a law degree and rebuilding life after a devastating brain injury, this is one man’s extraordinary testament to what it means to fall apart—and to rise again.

Welcome to The Dirtbag Chronicles, the unfiltered and unapologetic podcast that dives deep into the gritty world of addiction, crime, and recovery. Hosted by Bryan Donoho, this show is on a mission to break the stigma surrounding individuals who have battled with addiction and criminality.At The Dirtbag Chronicles, we believe that everyone deserves a second chance, and we're here to share real-life stories of resilience, redemption, and recovery. Our podcast provides a safe and judgment-free space for recovering addicts and former criminals to openly share their journeys, providing hope and ...

For years, British journalist Cash Peters trekked around Europe and America visiting some of the tackiest attractions in the world for his hugely popular public-radio series, The Bad Taste Tours. But a guy can only take so much. Now, as Peters prepares to leave his travel-reporting days behind forever, he takes us along on some of the more ridiculous journeys and adventures of his career.

Welcome to The Dirt on the Past from The Extreme History Project and Gallatin Valley Community Radio, KGVM. Whether digging up a site or dusting off the archives, we bring you some of the most fascinating and cutting edge research in history and archaeology, and discuss why it matters today. Join co-hosts, Crystal Alegria and Nancy Mahoney as we converse with professionals in the fields of history, archaeology, and anthropology who bring the past…into the present.