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This podcast series is about important, influential and, often, inspiring historical figures who have shaped the world we live in today. Each episode profiles one important figure from history. This podcast aims to be informative, educational and, most of all, entertaining. Hope you enjoy.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Wall Street bad for Main Street America? "A well-told exploration of why our current economy is leaving too many behind." —The New York Times In looking at the forces that shaped the 2016 presidential election, one thing is clear: much of the population believes that our economic system is...

Dive into the fascinating history of Xerxes, the formidable ruler of the Persian Empire, as he leads his forces in the dramatic invasion of Greece. Join Deon Gines as he unravels the intricate tapestry of power, conflict, and legacy during this pivotal era.

Winner of the Society of Presidential Descendants Book Award and the Age of Reagan Conference Book Prize One of the Wall Street Journal’s best political books of 2022 A masterful account of how Ronald Reagan and his national security team confronted the Soviets, reduced the nuclear threat, won...

Each Week - Pop: The History Makers presents a new one-hour interview with an icon of popular culture.If you prefer watching the interviews - go to my YouTube podcast channel -https://www.youtube.com/@popthehistorymakersOnline - Per Martinsen - Norwegian's Electronic Godfather!UPDATE and DEEP DIVE interviews include:Raz Lindvall (formerly Rob 'n' Raz), Louis C. Oberländer (Jeremy Days), Justin Currie (Del Amitri), Fish (Update interview) Phillip Boa, Toyah, Anne Clark (the poet who continually reinvents herself), Belouis Some (80s hitmaker back in the dance charts), Papa Dee (Swedish Rapper/...

Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the “Makers and Shakers of Chinese History” podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast to explore the realm of Indian Philosophy and History along with exploring movies, music, books and more. For suggestions and reviews, write to me at abhishek.nook@gmail.com

Shortly after arriving in the White House in early 1933, Franklin Roosevelt took the United States off the gold standard. His opponents thought his decision unwise at best and ruinous at worst. But they could not have been more wrong. With The Money Makers, Eric Rauchway tells the absorbing story of how FDR and his advisors pulled the levers of monetary policy to save the domestic economy and propel the United States to unprecedented prosperity and superpower status.

The films, the stars, the filmmakers-all get their due in Hollywood Black, a sweeping overview of blacks in film from the silent era through Black Panther, with striking photos and an engrossing history by award-winning author Donald Bogle. The story opens in the silent film era, when white...

Discover the remarkable life of Samuel de Champlain, the intrepid French explorer who founded Quebec and earned the title of the father of New France. Join us as we delve into his adventures, challenges, and lasting impact on Canadian history, beautifully narrated by Cathy Barratt.

A podcast exploring the history of ideas and creativity with topics chosen from the Arts, Sciences, and "everything in between." Upcoming episodes will include the following titles: What Is Enlightenment, Western Canons, Accidental Genius and a series on Muses. Please feel free to suggest topics on IG, Twitter, or Facebook.

We Are The Makers is a new audio documentary series focusing on the work of contemporary Irish artists and their practice. Built around extensive interviews with some of Ireland’s most eminent artists, these quarterly transmissions will be part portrait, part diary, travelogue and soundscape. With the makers as our guide, these are deep-dives into back catalogues and entire bodies of work. Dispatches from the eye of the hurricane and heart of the matter. Written and presented by Dónal Dineen. Produced and edited by Ian Cudmore. Original music by Ultan O’Brien. Commissioned by Solas Nua, ...

In the 19th century, England controlled the biggest Empire the world had ever seen. Scientific breakthroughs, huge scale engineering, and great leaps in medicine led Britain's reign of global power. And yet, behind the facade there was a darkness. An unimaginable world of evil - theft, rape, murder, and more. This was the real world of Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes. But there was a lesser known killer on the loose who was far worse than any of the others.

Laurie Hood has dedicated her life to fighting for animal rights and saving animals. Laurie’s podcast is back and better than ever, with a new name to reflect her work with individuals who share her values. Laurie Hood’s Difference Makers celebrates the work of advocates from across the globe—the "difference makers" who are doing extraordinary things to help animals and those who are genuinely making the world a better place. In each episode of Laurie Hood’s Difference Makers, Laurie and her guests exchange larger-than-life tales of triumphs and setbacks, discuss how they got started ...

Book Maker Stories, c'est un épisode disponible un lundi sur deux pour satisfaire votre soif d'apprendre au delà des livres !Retrouve moi sur mes réseaux sociaux : 🎶 Tiktok : @charlywtc📷 Instagram : @charly_wtc🆆 Wattpad : @CharlywtcJe me lance sur la side "lecteurs" des réseaux sociaux en 2022. Très rapidement, polémiques et débats m'alertent : nous sommes une génération entière de lecteur.ice.s à être très mal représentée par les médias.Une idée me vient alors : créer une safe place où les auteur.ice.s et les passionné.e.s de livres pourraient s'exprimer et ...

🌒 Welcome to The Documentary Filmmaker Podcast - great to have you here!Join us every week as we dive into untouched areas of filmmaking that go above and beyond conventional film school teachings.Your host, Sue Collins, will navigate you through the independent filmmaking industry, guiding you to amplify your craft and foster sustainable careers. With over 15 years of experience in documentary and impact films, Sue's expertise has resonated globally, captivating audiences through various platforms from Cinema releases, VOD, broadcast television and everything in between.Get ready to ...

Melody Makers : le podcast qui décortique la musique.Plongez dans les coulisses de la création musicale avec Melody Makers, le podcast où les artistes se livrent sans filtre. Dans chaque épisode, un musicien revient sur son parcours, partage ses anecdotes de studio, dévoile ses secrets de composition et raconte ses moments forts sur scène. Un véritable entretien intime où la musique prend tout son sens. Réalisé par Julien Louët. 🎶🎙️ Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d’informations.

Wakulla County is in the Big Bend of Florida, located between the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida's capital city of Tallahassee.

The Palisades Fire swallowed homes and lives, reducing whole communities to smoke and rubble in the wake of this massive wildfire. But behind these horrific headlines, a different sort of history was being written — one most people never heard. Ride alongside a brave group of everyday people sick of watching their city burn. They stayed behind firelines to save the place they call home. The Community Brigade is a first-of-its-kind experimental program training civilians to work alongside professional firefighters. During one of Los Angeles’ darkest hours, they came to their city’s aid...

Company of Makers exists to support veterans and their families who are struggling on civvy street no matter how long ago they left the armed forces. We do this by running a programme of Podcasts | Talks | Workshops.