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Countless people have experienced life without ever knowing at least one parent; without knowing the length and number of all the branches, and the depth of the roots of their family trees. For many of us, at best it’s a nagging question in the backs of our minds, at worst, a desperate need to know that can lead us to question our own identity, our own existence. These are the stories of some who found what they were looking for, some who WERE found, and some of those who never wanted to look or know. This is Found.

This riveting history is a firsthand account of the long and arduous search for one of the greatest explorers of the 19th century. Journalist and adventurer Henry M. Stanley was known for his search for the legendary David Livingstone, and their eventual meeting led to the popular quotation "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" A real-life adventure story, How I Found Livingstone in Central Africa tells of the incredible hardships - disease, hostile natives, tribal warfare, impenetrable jungles, and other obstacles - faced by a daring explorer. This must-have account also includes a wealth of information on various African peoples.

The nineteenth century saw European empires build vast transport networks to maximize their profits from trade, and it saw Christian missionaries spread printing across Asia to bring Bibles to the colonized. The unintended consequence was an Asian communications revolution: the maritime public sphere expanded from Istanbul to Yokohama. From all corners of the continent, curious individuals confronted the challenges of studying each other's cultures by using the infrastructure of empire for their own exploratory ends.

Ward McAllister lived in the mid-to-late nineteenth-century USA. This audiobook encompasses his commentary on the parties held by the elite in the USA and Europe during that time. Well-connected and well-traveled, McAllister describes the habits, trends, and wealth of the upper classes of society. As the author testifies, it was a time of transformative, unprecedented extravagance through the emergence of new technology and new prosperity.

In 2007, two Israeli news publications, Israel Today and News First Class, reported that the most famous rabbi in Israel's modern history, 108-year-old Yitzhak Kaduri, had left a cryptic death note revealing the name of the long-awaited Messiah. Within a year after the rabbi's death, the note was reported to have been verified as authentic by some of Kaduri's closest followers and then placed on Kaduri's own website (Kaduri.net).

After the fall of communism, Russia was in a state of shock. The sudden and dramatic change left many people adrift and uncertain—but also full of a tentative but tenacious hope. Returning again and again to the provincial hinterlands of this rapidly evolving country from 1992 to 2008, Susan Richards struck up some extraordinary friendships with people in the middle of this historical drama. This remarkable history of contemporary Russia holds a mirror up to a forgotten people. Lost and Found in Russia is a magical and unforgettable portrait of a society in transition.

Welcome to The Found & Forgotten, a channel and podcast centred around research, conversation, and deepening our understanding of human history and our participation in the natural and spiritual worlds. The Found & Forgotten is a community where we can speculate freely, investigate without bias, and gain the knowledge to tell our own story.

Phil Lowe and his expert guests dig into the history and folklore of Somerset.Apologies, listeners, the podcast is on hold as Phil has moved to Devon. Unforgiveable... and it means no more history and folklore for a while.

"Truth Be Found" is not your average podcast—it's a thrilling journey into the heart of investigation with your host, Justin Yentes. Join Justin as he dives deep into the world of high-stakes investigations, interviewing colleagues and experts who have ventured into the jungles and beyond to discover the truth. From researchers and attorneys to digital forensics experts, Delta Force, and SEAL Team Six, each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the minds of those who seek truth in the most complex cases. Get ready to uncover secrets, explore groundbreaking technologies, and experience ...

Discover the compelling stories of the pioneers who shaped America in this insightful summary by Elijah. Explore their journeys, motivations, and the impact they had on the nation’s history.

At the age of twenty-four, Clifford Beers, a Yale graduate from a distinguished New England family, found himself confined to a mental institution where he witnessed the appalling mistreatment of patients. After enduring eight long years in various institutions, he penned A Mind That Found Itself, a powerful exposé that sheds light on the inhumane conditions of mental health facilities. Beers later established the Clifford Beers Clinic in 1913, pioneering the American Mental Hygiene Movement and advocating for better treatment of those suffering from mental illness.

A podcast delving into scripture. We are pilgrims searching for the great wisdom of the past. Join us as we put ourselves in the shoes of the people in these incredible dramas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A history podcast focused on the forgotten pieces of our past that shape our world today. From urban legends to lost heroes, Forgotten & Found focuses on stories you won't find in your basic history textbook.

Founded four centuries ago, Boston has simply never settled. Conversations here determine the future, so let’s discover what’s next! Join us as we seek out the real Boston, past and present, through stories and perspectives that capture a city always in motion. Hosted by Martha Sheridan, CEO of Meet Boston, this is the Boston Found podcast.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

The Trans Wiki Project and Signal Found Productions presents The Goddess Recordings—an audio/spoken word series chronicling the life, legacy, and myth of Raquel Reyes, the pioneering trans model, artist, and early-internet icon who redefined beauty in the digital age. Once the world’s most downloaded transsexual model and author of the 2005 cult-classic memoir Goddess, Reyes is now regarded as a foundational figure in digital self-creation—her work anticipating the influencer that would later dominate social media. Two decades after her digital disappearance, this series explores her ...

The second volume of the Lost & Found Sound collection explores how recorded sound has shaped and captured the history of the last 100 years. Drawing from the archives and attics of the nation, this historic and intimate collection of radio documentaries presents a compelling array of sonic pioneers and legends, eccentric collectors, and original American voices.

This eclectic collection of radio stories and sonic snapshots chronicle how recorded sound has captured and shaped American life. They include a cardboard disc recorded by Tennessee Williams in a New Orleans penny arcade, a home-recorded letter from World War II, the songs of a 1930s fish vendor, and more.

Things aren’t always as they appear. And some bombshells might be hiding in plain sight. On 'Found Objects', a storytelling history podcast, Katy Bellotte digs up old tales from the deepest wells and the dustiest bookshelves to share each Wednesday.

What happens when you lose your creative spark? And What do you do to get it back? A bi-weekly series hosted by Mojo Supermarket Founder, Mo Said

A Philly History Podcast