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From the Yangtze to the Yellow River, China is traversed by great waterways, which have defined its politics and ways of life for centuries. Water has been so integral to China's culture, economy, and growth and development that it provides a window on the whole sweep of Chinese history. In The Water Kingdom, renowned writer Philip Ball opens that window to offer an epic and powerful new way of thinking about Chinese civilization. Water, Ball shows, is a key that unlocks much of Chinese culture.

When you turn on the tap or twist the cap, you might not give a second thought to where your drinking water comes from. But how it gets from the ground to your glass is far more complex than you might think. Is it safe to drink tap water? Should you feel guilty buying bottled water? Is your water vulnerable to terrorist attacks? With springs running dry and reservoirs emptying, where is your water going to come from in the future? In Drinking Water, Duke professor James Salzman shows how drinking water highlights the most pressing issues of our time.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Shan folklore, where timeless tales resonate with the black-eyed, brown-skinned children of the Shan mountain region in Burma. Much like beloved stories such as Jack the Giant Killer and Cinderella in our own culture, these narratives reveal the essence of a unique way of life. While they may lack the polish of literary masterpieces, these native stories offer profound insights into the mindsets and perspectives of the Burmese people. Through these captivating tales, I hope to engage the reader and spark curiosity about a rich cultural heritage, all ...

On May 28, 1914, the RMS Empress of Ireland began her 192nd trip across the Atlantic from Quebec City, Canada, en route to Liverpool, England, carrying 1,056 passengers and a crew of 423. In the early hours of May 29, fog descended on the St. Lawrence River, and the ocean liner was rammed by the Storstad, a Norwegian coal ship. In the fourteen minutes it took for the Empress of Ireland to sink, there was time to launch only four of the forty lifeboats, and rather than women and children first, it was everyone for themselves.

Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the dramatic and surprising history of American piracy's "Golden Age" when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. Best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an early display of solidarity against the Crown, and then violently opposed them. Upending popular misconceptions and cartoonish stereotypes, Dolin provides this wholly original account of these seafaring outlaws.

Over Het Water is een meeslepende podcast over de Hollandse Waterlinies, waarin je oog in oog staat met boeren, burgers, veldheren en vrijdenkers – mensen die de strijd aangingen voor hun vrijheid. Journaliste en tijdreiziger Mara van Dijk neemt je mee in hun verhalen. Je wordt ondergedompeld in een zintuiglijke luisterreis, waarin de geschiedenis tot leven komt. - Meer beleven? Luister ook de podcast Geheim Water. Deze podcast is mogelijk gemaakt door het Pact van Loevestein, Hollandse Waterlinies. Stemmen: Ingeborg van Overbeke, Bart van Gerwen, Frans Limburg, Jan Hoek, Bart Schouten, ...

Welcome to For The Culture, the bold evolution of a celebrated campus tradition from Edward Waters University. What was once the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series has been reimagined, remixed, and reintroduced for a new era.This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a platform, a pulpit, and a power move. We’re moving the conversation from the lecture hall to your earbuds to bring you the most influential thought leaders, creatives, and change-makers shaping our world. We're not just here to educate—we’re here to elevate the voices, stories, and brilliance that move the needle.We’re ...

"Water Works: An Aquatic History of Milwaukee" is a production of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Department of History and the Milwaukee County Historical Society. In its first season, the show explored the the effects of the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic on Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this second season, the show tells the aquatic history of Milwaukee.

Water Rights - Law, Guns and Money - Why is water so dang complicated? We are going to explain it drop by drop. You gotta start slow or it's overwhelming. We'll explore the early history, evolution of water rights, farmers versus cities, interstate squabbles, lack of common sense in administration, reallocation to form new uses, problems with water court, the ridiculous amount of time to get permitted, investments in water, and other topics. It is complicated but we have fun making sense of it all. We may get shot, but we will take aim at all these issues.

Water Is For Fighting is a five part documentary podcast series that explores the complexities around water management in the Western United States. For this season, we're focusing on the South Platte River in Colorado, because it's a resource that 4.5 million people rely on every day. For most of us, access to clean drinking water is a given, but our relationship with the natural environment is far more intimate-- whether you know it or not. With a growing population, increasingly destructive wildfires, and changing climates, big decisions are being made about the future of this finite ...

Exploring the history, mythology, and future of the sacred land called San Antonio

An Exploration of High Strangeness on and around the Great Lakes.

Carried by Water explores stories of movement revolving around water as a force of nature, a resource and a pillar of well-being. Season One explores the legacies and lessons learned from Super typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda, which made landfall in the Philippines on November 8, 2013. Season Two travels to the mid-Atlantic region of the United States—where communities in New Jersey and Delaware along with scientists are grappling with questions of relocation in the face of increasing flooding and sea level rise. Through stories of people making real-time decisions of whether the advantages of ...

Truth Written in Water

Who are the Metis? It’s complicated. This podcast explores the history of Metis people in Manitoba, beginning with Louis Riel who was hero to some and traitor to others. Host Stephanie Cram unravels the intricate history of the Metis...and follows the thread from resistance to renaissance.

Het wrakke water is een achtdelige podcast serie mede mogelijk gemaakt door de provincie Flevoland.In deze serie proberen podcastmaker Jon Hille en maritiem archeoloog Yftinus van Popta een aantal scheepsrampen te reconstrueren die hebben plaatsgevonden op de voormalige Zuiderzee.De Zuiderzee werd in 1932 definitief afgesloten door de Afsluitdijk en veranderde in het IJsselmeer. Een deel daarvan werd ingepolderd en zo ontstonden Flevoland en de Noordoostpolder.Maar in de bódem van die polders liggen nog steeds de resten van de vele honderden scheepswrakken die ooit vergingen op de Zuiderzee. ...

Wade in the Water

Ga mee op een zoektocht naar een verborgen wereld. Beleef een 8D audioavontuur over onze grootste vriend én vijand: Water. Ontmoet dijkenbouwers, zeeschuimers, pompers en polderaars. Vaar over land met de Watergeuzen. Loop over de bodem van de zee met ingenieur Lely. Waak samen met je maats over de Waterlinie. Ervaar de kracht van waterschappen en plofsluizen. Voorspel regen en droogte. En dompel je onder in het eeuwenoude verhaal waaraan nooit een eind zal komen. Het verhaal van Geheim Water. Zo lang we ons kunnen heugen, is water onze beste vriend in Nederland, waterland. Maar dat zelfde ...

Two grad school historians in training discuss Women's and African American history while utilizing their unique perspectives as a Black man and a white woman. These conversations are designed to make you think, laugh, and learn by tackling topics like murder, gender, race, and so much more. From obscure historical stories you have never heard about to well-known events, Maybe Water, Maybe Vodka has you covered

Join us on a tour through the history of the West’s water systems and major rivers, as we navigate the challenges of drought and water-scarcity facing the region. We’ll also explore Trout Unlimited’s leadership in finding innovative solutions to long-standing problems.