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On December 14, 1774, a pivotal moment in American history unfolded in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as local Patriots led by John Langdon launched a daring assault on Fort William and Mary. Overcoming a small six-man detachment, they seized the forts vital gunpowder, distributing it throughout the colony in anticipation of the impending conflict with Great Britain. The following day, Patriots led by John Sullivan returned to the fort, capturing an array of cannons that would later play a crucial role in the iconic Battle of Bunker Hill. This event is not only significant as one of the first ...

Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

Vanessa Destiné et Dalila Awada, deux Québécoises presque de souche, font le pari de parler des enjeux liés à la diversité en partant du point de vue des personnes racisées. Des discussions franches sur des sujets qui déménagent. À force de témoignages, d'anecdotes, d'entrevues et de débats, Vanessa et Dalila offrent leur compréhension d'un Québec de plus en plus métissé.

Contrary to popular belief, therapists are people too! And behind every therapist is a story of why mental health matters. Every other week come hear about what we do and why we do it in the safest place there is, my pillowfort! Skeptical about scheduling your first session? Let us ease your mind. I’m Nicole Fortune, LCSWA, MSW, MPH and this is the Pillowfort Session Podcast. For the therapy curious.

À l'heure du questionnement sur le retour à la nature et de la prééminence des enjeux écologiques, ce coffret propose pour la première fois un entretien avec le plus grand audio-naturaliste français ; Jean-Claude Roché, mis en perspective avec les extraits sonores de chants d'oiseaux et de biotopes, qu'il a collectés tout au long de sa vie.

A podcast all about WATER & all the ways it touches our lives from Fort Worth Water!