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Holocaust Stories are true life stories of those who were survivors of the Holocaust.

What is the connection between individual freedom and social and political authority? Are human beings fundamentally equal or unequal? In 16 in-depth lectures, Professor Dalton puts the key theories of power formulated by several of history's greatest minds within your reach. These lectures trace two distinct schools of political theory, idealism and realism, from their roots in ancient India and Greece through history and, ultimately, to their impact on the 20th century.

No city stirs the imagination more than Venice. From the richly ornamented palaces emerging from the waters of the Grand Canal to the dazzling sites of Piazza San Marco, visitors and residents alike sense they are entering, as fourteenth-century poet Petrarch remarked, “another world.” During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Venice was celebrated as a model republic in an age of monarchs. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, it became famous for its freewheeling lifestyle characterized by courtesans, casinos, and Carnival.

Professor Dalton explores the meaning of freedom and examines the progress of both personal and political freedom. These eight lectures are a guided tour along the byways of the philosophy of liberation, beginning with its ancient roots and ending in 20th-century America.Throughout these lectures, you'll follow the progress toward personal liberation and spiritual freedom found in the lives of those who were often consumed by fierce and difficult struggles for political freedom....

For 3,000 years, mankind has grappled with fundamental questions about life. What is real? Who or what is God? When is it legitimate for one person to have power over others? What is justice? Beauty? This 84-lecture, 12-professor tour of Western philosophical tradition covers more than 60 of history's greatest minds and brings you a comprehensive survey of the history of Western philosophy from its origins in classical Greece to the present.

Vividly written, The Infidel and the Professor is a compelling account of a great friendship of two towering Enlightenment thinkers that had great consequences for modern thought. David Hume is widely regarded as the most important philosopher ever to write in English, but during his lifetime, he was attacked as "the Great Infidel" for his skeptical religious views and deemed unfit to teach the young. In contrast, Adam Smith was a revered professor of moral philosophy and is now often hailed as the founding father of capitalism.

Reality transurfing is a concept on how to shift your reality and tune your life into your most desired dreams and goals. Written and preached by the Russian Quantum physicist Vadim Zeeland, the concept of transurfing is changing millions of lives around the world. In this podcast, we break down transurfing techniques and all the important concepts you should know to change your life forever. Host: Dennis Stalin Espín IG: dennistalinec *New episode every Thursday

A good book may have the power to change the way we see the world, but a great book actually becomes part of our daily consciousness, pervading our thinking to the point that we take it for granted, and we forget how provocative and challenging its ideas once were - and still are. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is that kind of book.

From Graham Hancock, best-selling author of Fingerprints of the Gods, comes a mesmerizing book that takes us on a captivating underwater voyage to find the ruins of a lost civilization that's been hidden for thousands of years beneath the world's oceans. While Graham Hancock is no stranger to stirring up heated controversy among scientific experts, his books and television documentaries have intrigued millions of people around the world and influenced many to rethink their views about the origins of human civilization.

This magnificent history provides the first full account of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger’s secret support for Pakistan in 1971 as it committed shocking atrocities in Bangladesh—which led to war between India and Pakistan, shaped the fate of Asia, and left major strategic consequences for the world today.

Hanfarbeit – Kreative Cannabis Kultur aus dem Pott Hanfarbeit ist der Podcast irgendwo zwischen Subkultur, Verantwortung und kreativer Spielwiese. Die Gastgeber Dennis Diel, Manuela Janssen-Diel, André Dessi und Dirk Müller sind Menschen, die Cannabis nicht nur konsumieren, sondern Kultur, Haltung und Arbeit daraus machen: Tätowierer, Autoren, Marketingmansger,CSC-Gründer. Als Gäste sind alle willkommen, die diesen Wandel mitgestalten. Hier geht es nicht ums „Dichtreden“, sondern ums Hinsehen: Wie verändert Cannabis die Art, wie wir leben, arbeiten, Kunst machen? Was passiert in ...

A Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Book in 2025 FOREWORD BY CHERIE WONG National security expert Dennis Molinaro reveals the shocking details of Beijing’s five-decades-long effort to influence and interfere in Canadian political life. From cultivating future political leaders at the end of the...

In een wereld die steeds harder klinkt, zoek ik, Dennis Aaij, met Tussen de Regels naar de schoonheid van de nuance. Aan de hand van alledaagse geluiden neem ik je in audio-miniatuurtjes van vijf minuten mee in een oefening van vertraging, door even stil te gaan staan en te luisteren. Een podcast voor wie de tijd neemt om te luisteren naar wat er tussen de regels te horen is.

This book looks at American life during a pivotal time (1950-2024) in American history: the Turn. It covers the postwar booms, social movements, the Reagan revolution, the Gulf wars, the war on terror as well as counterculture, protest movements, and the election of two unique presidents.

Byline with Ben Dennis goes beyond the headlines to explore why they matter — and how they shape our lives. Journalist Ben Dennis talks with experts, community leaders, and everyday voices you might not hear elsewhere to ask the questions headlines leave behind. From politics and culture to stories shaping our neighborhoods, Byline makes sense of the world in a way that’s real, relatable, and eye-opening — no spin, no talking points, just honest conversations that make you think.

America is a country that has fought for the interest of the American people and by doing so, it has set itself in a position to help others. Help America become Great Again!

What does it mean to say that we live in a secular age? Almost everyone would agree that we - in the West, at least - largely do. And clearly the place of religion in our societies has changed profoundly in the last few centuries. In what will be a defining book for our time, Charles Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean - of what, precisely, happens when a society in which it is virtually impossible not to believe in God becomes one in which faith, even for the staunchest believer, is only one human possibility among others.

Mach es dir gemütlich und hör einfach mit. Bei Agnes & Dennis – Zwei Meinungen, kein Skript geht es um ehrliche Gespräche mit Tiefgang, einer Prise Humor und ganz ohne Perfektionsanspruch. Wir sprechen über das Leben, Gedanken, Zweifel, Gefühle und alles, was uns gerade bewegt – mal leicht, mal nachdenklich, manchmal chaotisch, aber immer echt. Ohne Skript, ohne festes Konzept. Einfach zwei Meinungen, offene Worte und Raum zum Mitlauschen. Dieser Podcast ist wie ein gutes Gespräch unter Freund:innen: zum Abschalten, Mitdenken, Schmunzeln und einfach eine gute Zeit haben. Gespräche ...

The United States may still be the world's strongest country, but it now faces real challenges at both a global and regional level. The unipolar world which was dominated by America after the Cold War is gone. Unlike the Soviet Union, China is both a military and economic competitor and it is actively challenging the norms and institutions that the US used to shape an international order during and after the Cold War.

The bio of Dennis Rodman highlights his extraordinary journey from a troubled upbringing to becoming one of the most unique and dominant figures in NBA history. Known for his ferocious rebounding and defensive skills, Rodman carved out a legendary career with five NBA championships, most notably with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. Beyond the court, his eccentric style, celebrity relationships, and unexpected role as a self-appointed diplomat to North Korea made him a pop culture icon. The bio paints Rodman as not just a basketball player, but a complex and unforgettable personality who...