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The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL. The title “Bullfrog” is given to the Navy SEAL who has served...

William Warde Fowler was a remarkable polymath whose early pursuits in natural history paved the way for his esteemed reputation as an authority on the history and religious traditions of ancient Rome. He is often regarded as a peer of James Frazer in the nuanced understanding of Roman beliefs and their profound influence on the character of the Roman people. Beyond his scholarly contributions, Professor Frazer was also celebrated for his expertise in ornithology, serving as curator of the Parks and the Botanic Garden in Oxford. In 1910, he made history as the first lay Sub-Rector of Oriel ...

Beneath the bright sun of a June morning, I ventured into a tapestry of fields adorned with blooming clover, arriving at the gate of a bee-garden nestled against the hill. As I lifted the latch, its sharp click summoned a figure from the depths of the garden—a coatless man with wiry brown arms, immersed in his world of hives. The bee-master, with keen grey eyes and a sun-kissed, honest face, welcomed me with words as abundant as the bees he tended. Eager to share his passion, he guided me through his domain, revealing the art and science of beekeeping as only a true master could. (From The ...

Discover the intriguing world of the kea (Nestor notabilis), the only alpine parrot on the planet and a unique treasure of New Zealands South Island. Known for its playful intelligence and cheeky antics—like tearing apart unsuspecting campers tents or raiding their packs—this large parrot holds a special place in the hearts of many New Zealanders. However, the keas story is bittersweet; once revered, it now faces the threat of extinction. Its decline began in the 19th century, driven by European settlers, their sheep, and the bounties placed on kea beaks. Written in 1907, The Kea a New ...

Why cracking the code of human conception took centuries of wild theories, misogynist blunders, and ludicrous mistakes Throughout most of human history, babies were surprises. People knew the basics: men and women had sex, and sometimes babies followed. But beyond that the origins of life were a...

This podcast tells the story of the Bride of Christ cult that operated in the United States from the late 1970’s to 2000.It began as a conservative Christian church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ran by pastor Thomas Clyde Smith Jr. A man guilty of incest and rape, who, upon finding his faith while in a mental institution, began having visions that led him to believe he was a prophet being called by God to start “the true church”. What could go wrong…Email us at.boiledfrogspodcast@gmail.com.Produced at Upstair Studio

Reflections on the intersection of economics, history, politics, psychology, and science

A compelling look at US Navy SEALs through a true-to-life lens focused on the triumphs and challenges of the elite warriors of the Special Forces community. Master Chief (SEAL) Rick Kaiser (Ret.) captures over forty-five years of events in and around the SEAL Teams. It is not a blood-and-guts portrayal of battlefield victories and losses, but an authentic view of how things are done in the Teams. The SEALs truly are silent professionals and the most memorable stories often don't feature combat but are the moments that shape these exceptional warriors.

Examining history while considering who was doing the writing, as I find my way to Nahoway, my great-great-great-great grandmother born circa 1772, and connecting with my Cree and Metis roots.New episodes weekly.Thank you to the Canada Council for the Arts for their support of this project.