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Human history hinges on the battle to confront our most dangerous enemies—the half-dozen diseases responsible for killing almost all of mankind. The story of our medical triumphs reveals an inspiring tapestry of human achievement, but the journey was far from smooth. It is a tale replete with dramatic episodes as spellbinding as any blockbuster Hollywood movie. In The Masters of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Lam, an award-winning author and retinal surgeon, distills the long arc of medical progress down to the crucial moments that were responsible for the world's greatest medical miracles.

‘Fascinating … so enlightening that suddenly maths doesn’t seem so fearsome as it once did’ SIMON WINCHESTER From Aristotle to Ada Lovelace: a brief history of the mathematical ideas that have forever changed the world and the everyday people and pioneers behind them. The story of our...

With equal parts caution and urgent call to action, Valekis will help you recognize when religious culture obscures Christ's message, develop discernment to navigate faith communities wisely, and discover the freedom we can only find when we are truly living in Christ.

What began as a utopian environment, where mice had sumptuous accommodations, had all the food and water they could want, and were free from disease and predators, turned into a mouse hell. Science writer and animal behaviorist Lee Alan Dugatkin introduces listeners to the work of rodent researcher John Bumpass Calhoun. Dugatkin shows how an ecologist-turned-psychologist-turned-futurist became a science rock star embedded in the culture of the 1960s and 1970s.

Humanity Unscripted is where we explore what it means to be radically human in a world that often demands masks and metrics. From neurodivergent creativity to systemic critique, this podcast lives at the intersection of empathy, inquiry, and collective imagination. This isn’t just a listen—it’s a movement in motion.

As co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, author Noel Thomas has led United States law enforcement and the judicial system into the new battleground, where high-tech data analysis is changing how criminals are caught and prosecuted. Dark Traffic arrives on a new wave of media attention and actions at the federal, state, and local government levels, and informs listeners how they can play a role in identifying and helping stop trafficking that occurs in their own neighborhood. Noel’s story of how he became aware of the issue is proof.

The year was 1957, the month September, and I had just turned eight years old. Dwight Eisenhower was President, but in my life it was the diminutive, intense Sister Mary Lurana who ruled, at least in the third-grade class where I was held captive. For reasons you will soon understand, my parents...

Ben Shephard is passionate about people—their lives, their stories and their challenges. Presenting one of the UK's most popular TV breakfast shows, Ben frequently meets people with stories that reaffirm our collective faith in humanity. This is an audiobook about those special stories. It is about the real people Ben has met and their real acts of everyday heroism which inspire and lift us all up, even on the gloomiest days.

KEVIN BALL found his way in the humanitarian world because he felt the need for change. Hollywood's materialistic temperament was wearing on him. His career as a professional stuntman spanned over thirty years, and it helped to prepare his mind and body for the hurdles of filming NGOs in developing nations, as well as giving him years of experience both in front of and behind the camera.

In this compelling overview, Adam Jones outlines the history and current extent of key crimes against humanity, and highlights the efforts of popular movements to suppress them. Using examples ranging from the genocides in Darfur and Rwanda to the sex trade of Eastern Europe and the use of torture in the war on terror, Jones explores the progress made in toughening international law, and the stumbling blocks which prevent full compliance with it. Coherent and revealing, this book is essential for anyone interested in the well-being of humanity.

Humanity’s Playbook is where we break down the unwritten rules and quirks that make humans…well, human! Each episode is a play-by-play of the strategies, instincts, and accidental blunders that shape our lives, from navigating relationships to making sense of our own minds. Think of it as the ultimate guide to surviving and maybe even mastering the game of life. So, if you’ve ever wondered why people are so wonderfully weird, or how to crack the code of human nature, grab your headphones and dive in. Life doesn’t come with a manual, but hey, this is the next best thing!

Real stories from our human experience. Join Doug and guests as they discuss the importance of honoring our human qualities, how our differences in perception and processing lead us to unique places and dive into why the human connection is so important.

Veil of Humanity is a weekly podcast where we give you a look behind the human-like mask killers wear. Every Wednesday Melonie Yelvington and Kimberly Taylor will tell you about the crimes circling in their heads in a way that puts you right there with them. They will be talking the talk and dissecting the evidence like true detectives. The tales they weave will ensnare you on a journey down a deep, dark hole! So prepare for a peek behind a killer’s veil of humanity!

A little bit of everything Spooky. True Crime, Paranormal, Spooky Reddit Stories, and some Lore/Cult.

Do you ever just lose it in a Walmart parking lot because you remembered that you’re just a speck on a giant floating space rock? Me too... Join Amanda, a hot mess Zillennial, as she navigates her way through life, discusses universal complexities, and participates in utter nonsense. Be ready to bounce from social commentary to foolish games at the blink of an eye because she surely does not have it together.

This unique audiobook from historian and author Geoffrey Giuliano chronicles the life, times, trials, and triumphs of the remarkable scholar, activist, feminist, teacher, and reformer Angela Davis, using informed commentary, but most significantly, the words and wisdom of Ms. Davis herself. Forget the rhetoric, rumors, and urban legends surrounding this polarizing figure and listen directly to Ms. Davis. Prison reform, civil rights, racial equality - all these topics are presented by author and producer Giuliano.

The Hope & Humanity Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Tanya Holloway, aimed to inspire empathy, spark awareness, and nurture compassion—for ourselves, for each other, and for the planet we all call home. Some episodes will be uplifting, others might challenge your perspective, but each conversation is rooted in connection, understanding, and the belief that a better world starts with us.

Join us as we speak out against domestic violence, trafficking, and corruption. We are uniting survivors, advocates, and communities to create change. We provide platforms for survivors to share their stories and advocates to provide information and help in this dangerous and often unjust world.

Marjy Marj - Ghanaian-American author, visionary, and consultant chats with guests about everyday issues impacting humans. For your weekly dose of inspiration, motivation, or human interest stories, listen to Humanity Chats.

This podcast interviews people from all walks of life. Guests share their life stories and how they have found inspiration through life’s ups and downs.We have vulnerable and real conversations about life challenges. They share their beautiful kaleidoscope of experiences and perspectives on life.Humanity ShinesHosted by Shelly NagellEmail: humanityshinespodcast@gmail.cominstagramhttps://instagram.com/humanityshinespodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Connect with Shelly https://instagram.com/shellynagell?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=imdbhttps://m.imdb.com/title/tt26315535/?fbclid=...