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Dive into the enchanting world of Children of the Frost, a captivating collection of Native American short stories crafted by the legendary Jack London. This anthology showcases Londons remarkable storytelling ability, bringing to life rich narratives that celebrate the culture and spirit of Native American traditions. Join us on this journey through beautifully woven tales that resonate with readers of all ages. - Summary by Anthony Karl Futterer

The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Toronto! explores Toronto’s role as a destination for thousands of freedom seekers before the American Civil War. This new edition traces pathways taken by people, enslaved and free, who courageously made the trip north in search of liberty and offers new biographies, images, and information, some of which is augmented by a 2015 archaeological dig in downtown Toronto.

Following the resounding success of the eponymous West End and Broadway hit play, Frost/Nixon tells the extraordinary story of how Sir David Frost pursued and landed the biggest fish of his career—and how the series drew larger audiences than any news interview ever had in the United States...

Shortlisted for the Mark Lynton History Prize Citizenship is invaluable, yet our status as citizens is always at risk—even for those born on US soil. Over the last two centuries, the US government has revoked citizenship to cast out its unwanted, suppress dissent, and deny civil rights to all...

The world has turned on its axis over the past 12 months and every human on planet Earth has been affected, somehow. But there are challenges that have been affecting society, way before a virus changed how we think. These issues have been tucked away, but it’s time for them to be voiced again. Are you ready? Are you ready to join me in a quiet corner of Little Venice, where I am having some deep conversations with some friends of mine- and these conversations are not going to be easy. Racism, youth crime, mental health...all those things we need to get out there and talk about, but we don...

David Frost was the 20th century’s most prolific interviewer, a master of conversation with a remarkable talent for getting people to open up and spill their souls. Many of his conversations, however, have been lost—until now. Presented by his son, broadcaster Wilfred Frost, in Season One of “The Frost Tapes,” we resurrected interviews covering topics that had astounding relevance with current events in 2020. In Season Two, we’re joining David as he interviews the greatest entertainers of the 20th/21st centuries: Elton John, Elizabeth Taylor, Muhhamad Ali, the Beatles, and more. You ...

In this captivating literary travelogue, Thomas Frost bravely ventures through the picturesque county of Kent, trailing the footsteps of the great Charles Dickens and his characters. Frost’s narrative is not only a tribute to Dickens and Kent but is also peppered with fascinating anecdotes about the local towns and villages he explores. He brings to life the last armed uprising on British soil - the Battle of Bossenden Wood, and seamlessly weaves in Dickens original descriptions of locations. Occasionally, he strays into the realms of myths and legends, concocting his own gripping tales....

A podcast featuring the weird and wonderful stories of you, the listeners. Written, hosted, produced and edited by Luc Frost.

Carl Burell reminisces about his old friend Robert Frost, sharing stories about Rob with the people of Derry, New Hampshire attending the Centennial Celebration of Derry in 1927.This reenactment offers an inside look at the early years of Robert Frost through the eyes of Carl Burell, a childhood friend, farming mentor and hired hand on Frost’s first farm in Derry. Carl’s closeup view provides a unique perspective on Frost’s life among the people of Derry, whom he freely appropriated in much of his poetry. Carl reflects on the experience of personally appearing as hapless fodder in Frost...

It’s just Frost and Will vibin’.Come vibe with us.

Podcast by Jim Frost

When you sit down at a play, movie, or concert—or even in front of the TV or scrolling on your phone—you are taking part in one of the oldest and most mysterious forms of human behavior. Being part of an audience is an age-old experience that we all crave, one that has evolved from amphitheaters to screens. Right This Way is a pop history of audiences through the ages. Playbill editor Robert Viagas unfolds the unique aspects of what he calls “audiencing” with stories from the age of the Greeks to the world of Zoom.

Welcome to Dive & Dig presented by Bettany Hughes and Dr Lucy Blue, the podcast that takes you on an underwater journey deeper than you might ever have imagined! We'll take you down into an undiscovered world of our ancient past thanks to the technology which makes deep diving possible today. And we'll show you some amazing archaeological discoveries when we get there.