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Set in 1812, this captivating tale unfolds in Portugal amidst the backdrop of war. The story primarily follows British officers, with Lord Strathern summoning his daughter, Lady Mabel Stewart, from Scotland to join him in Elvas, where his brigade is wintering. Enter the charming Colonel lLisle, the hero of our narrative. The author masterfully paints a vivid picture of the landscape, history, and the vibrant characters of this era, often weaving in discussions of liturgy—sometimes sparking controversy among the cast. While rich in historical detail, this narrative leans more towards a ...

Wurgaft and White use vivid storytelling to bring food practices to life, weaving stories of Panamanian coffee growers, medieval women beer makers, and Japanese knife forgers. From the Venetian spice trade to the Columbian Exchange, from Roman garum to Vietnamese nuoc cham, Ways of Eating provides an absorbing account of world food history and anthropology. Migration, politics, and the dynamics of group identity all shape what we eat, and we can learn to trace these social forces from the plate to the kitchen, the factory, and the field.

On October 4, 1957, a time of Cold War paranoia, the Soviet Union secretly launched the Earth's first artificial moon. No bigger than a basketball, the tiny satellite was powered by a car battery. Yet, for all its simplicity, Sputnik stunned the world.

Activists, pundits, politicians, and the press frequently proclaim today's digitally mediated racial justice activism the new civil rights movement. As Charlton D. McIlwain shows in this book, the story of racial justice movement organizing online is much longer and varied than most people know. Beginning with the simultaneous rise of civil rights and computer revolutions in the 1960s, McIlwain, for the first time, chronicles the long relationship between African Americans, computing technology, and the Internet.

In April 1962, President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy hosted 49 Nobel Prize winners - along with many other prominent scientists, artists, and writers - at a famed White House dinner. Held at the height of the Cold War, the dinner symbolizes a time when intellectuals were esteemed, divergent viewpoints could be respectfully discussed at the highest level, and the great minds of an age might all dine together in the rarefied glamour of "the people's house."

In France, the simple act of eating bread is an exercise in creative problem solving, and attempting to spell requires a degree of masochism. But that's just how the French like it - and in WTF?!, Olivier Magny reveals the France only the French know. From the latest trends in baby names to the religiously observed division of church and state, prepare yourself for an insider's look at French culture that is surprising, insightful, and chock full of bons mots.

Nu lanserar vi High Coast Stories med korta berättelser av och med personer från Örnsköldsvik. Fler städer och områden längs Höga Kusten kommer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High Design Cannabis Documentaries covers the Cannabis Industries' greatest minds. We cover the most influential and brilliant Cannabis Entrepreneurs in the entire world! Produced by: LMC | High Design By Youtuber "LMC" High Design Cannabis Documentaries by LMC

This season goes deeper into real encounters, credible witnesses, and the explanations that never seem to stick. More firsthand accounts. Bigger moments. And more times where the official story starts to wobble. This isn’t about believing everything. It’s about following the story until it actually makes sense… or until it gets too strange to ignore. New season. Same curiosity. Same skepticism. Still probably not a weather balloon.

Cannabis is a 130 billion dollar industry. We are going to be talking to people promoting this magical herb. Doctors prescribing it for pain management, PTSD, growers, dispensaries, celebs and athletes with their own brands. Talking to legislators and those receiving money from the taxes accrued. We are going to be touring the country on the High Road. Let’s go!

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Uintah Basin High Strangeness is a six-part investigative audio series from V6 Media that explores one of the world’s strangest landscapes—Utah’s Uintah Basin. From UFO sightings and cattle mutilations to Native traditions, government surveillance, and first-hand encounters, the series weaves together voices of experiencers, investigators, skeptics, and locals to uncover why this remote region has become a magnet for the unexplained. Uintah Basin High Strangeness is best enjoyed with headphones.

Dive into the captivating journey of Marguerite St. Juste, a spirited young woman with a rich heritage. With an Irish mother from the noble Desmonds of County Kerry and a French father descended from a guillotine victim, Marguerites life is steeped in history and mystery. Orphaned and raised by her aunt and uncle, she embarks on a quest to uncover her familys secrets, leading her on thrilling adventures across Ireland and France. Join Marguerite as she explores her roots and discovers the adventures that await her—its a tale of discovery, courage, and the bonds of family. - Summary by ...

Welcome to Fireside Mysteries, the podcast that pulls you into the world of UFO sightings, uap encounters, high strangeness, conspiracies, alien abduction and cultural myths. Each week, we dive deep into the cases that blur the line between fact and the unexplained — from legendary UFO sightings, uap encounters and alien abduction stories to conspiracies, high strangeness, and the mysteries of cultural myths. If you’ve ever wondered whether the Battle of Los Angeles UFO incident connects to the Pentagon’s UAP videos, or if the Mothman Prophecy was a warning from something beyond human ...

High Noon is an intellectual download featuring conversations that make possible a free society. The podcast features interesting thinkers from all parts of the political spectrum to discuss the most controversial subjects of the day in a way that hopes to advance our common American future.Hosted by Inez Stepman of Independent Women’s Forum.You can listen to the latest High Noon episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community at iwf.org/connect. Hosted on Acast. See ...

The High School History Recap podcast was started by two passionate teachers from South Africa who realised the value of taking history teaching and learning beyond the confines of the textbook and classroom. Their recipe includes constructive conversations with learners and experts alike. William and Colin investigate topics covered in most history classrooms but also ask questions about how best to teach and learn these topics. They cover the "what to teach", "how to teach", "how we learn", and "thinking tools" of history teaching and learning. Find them on any podcast player platform like ...

We don‘t educate you.. we ”highly” educate you! So sit back, take a hit, and let us guide you on a journey throughout history!

Program speaking with individuals from all walks of life. Talking about events, health and other events.

A Podcast of the High and Wild

This project began as a documentary about cannabis but due to lack of funding to get it finished properly, I decided to turn it into a podcast to gain exposure and eventually raise the money to finish it using rotoscope animation. In this podcast, you will hear a collection of sequences of people talking about what it's like to be high from marijuana.