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The Book of the Dead is an ancient Egyptian funerary text written on papyrus and used from the beginning of the New Kingdom. The book was placed in the coffin or burial chamber of the deceased, and was part of a tradition of funerary texts which includes the earlier Pyramid Texts and Coffin Texts, which were painted onto objects, not written on papyrus. A number of the spells which make up the Book continued to be separately inscribed on tomb walls and sarcophagi, as the spells from which they originated always had been.

As long as there have been humans, there have been LGBTQI+ people. From an 18th century gentleman’s servant known as 'Princess Seraphina', to a lesbian punk rocker in Malaysia, challenging her country’s homophobic laws today; queer life always finds a way. We join Queer Eye’s Tan France to take a look at the lives, past and present, of those who have proudly defied rigid concepts of normality.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE PLUTARCH AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY WINNER OF THE ASJA AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY A riveting history about the little-known rivalry between Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett that profoundly shaped reproductive rights in America In the 1910s, as the birth control movement...

Vintage race motorcycle collector and enthusiast Richard Diehl teams up with master motorcycle mechanic Don Krumholz to discuss vintage racing motorcycles, their history, the people behind them and the challenges of running and preserving them.

Vintage race motorcycle collector and enthusiast Richard Diehl teams up with master motorcycle mechanic Don Krumholz to discuss vintage racing motorcycles, their history, the people behind them and the challenges of running and preserving them.

George Washington died on December 14, 1799. He was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and founding father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

Among the most famous peoples in ancient times were the Celts, who lived in Europe during the Iron Age, from about 600 BCE into the early centuries CE. They left behind an intriguing record of physical remains that have been recovered by archaeologists, and they have continued to hold our attention as modern populations claim a Celtic identity.

Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) was a former slave who became a social reformer, orator, writer, and statesman. One of the most prominent figures in the anti-slavery movement, Douglass emerged as a national leader of the abolitionist movement, speaking and writing widely on behalf of the cause. In this classic work, Douglass gives a firsthand account of his life from birth through his time spent in slavery, his escape to freedom in 1838, and his transition from bondage to liberty.

The groundbreaking story of the BBC’s first Black woman broadcaster — finally brought to light. Una Marson was unstoppable—a poet whose words lit up hearts, a broadcaster who made history in 1941 as the first Black woman on the BBC, and an activist who fought fiercely for racial and gender...

From jeans to emojis, from pizza to the Walkman — every icon of pop culture hides a secret history. Pop Origins takes you on a journey into the unexpected, funny, and sometimes controversial stories behind the things we wear, eat, watch, and love every day. Engaging, curious, and binge-worthy, this show reveals how ordinary objects became global symbols.

Eras & Icons will feature scholarly guests who will dive into the lives of iconic and historical figures throughout history. Join us this semester as we learn and draw lessons from history.

Hip Hop IconDive into the history of hip-hop with Hip Hop Icons! This podcast uncovers the greatest rappers, legendary groups, and iconic producers who shaped the culture. Tune in for deep insights, classic stories, and expert analysis of hip-hop’s most influential figures.

A “fascinating” and “rare” (National Review) biography of Thomas Sowell, one of America’s most influential conservative thinkers Thomas Sowell is one of the great social theorists of our age. In a career spanning more than a half century, he has written over thirty books, covering...

The unlikely story of a child bride who ascends to the heart of Byzantine power. Harboring a treasonous secret that marks her as the enemy of her husband and son, Irene must finally choose her side in the iconoclastic wars. With a haunting score inspired by Byzantine Chant, and featuring the voices of ten women and non-binary performers, ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE is a sweeping story of ambition, sacrifice, and the struggle to make something new out of a shattered world. A twelve-episode musical audio narrative by the Byzantine Choral Project.Written by Helen BannerComposed by Grace OberhoferFeaturing...

Travel back in time and be enthralled by unheard, unseen voices of The Harlem Renaissance as they are brought to life in half-hour radio dramas written by playwrights of color. ICONS: Harlem Renaissance in Motion is produced by The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) and Venus Radio Theater. This series of incredible stories is provided to you for free in partnership with Broadway Podcast Network. ICONS was curated by CTH's Director of Literary Programs & Dramaturg Shawn René Graham and Mellon Foundation Playwright-in-Residence Betty Shamieh. Produced by The Classical Theatre of Harlem ...

Join hosts and seasoned musicians Jonathan Sayre, Jeff Butchko and musically challenged Logan Sayre as they discuss the lives and times of their favorite musical legends. From rock to country, pop to hip hop, the stories are fascinating and seemingly endless. Plus every episode features a new, exclusive cover song, written and recorded by Jeff and Jonathan. Welcome to Icons and Outlaws.

ICON : Pride month and Black history month, Same Same but Black presents: ICON A socially- distanced online photography exhibition celebrating the black pioneers of the queer movement. A celebration of the LGBTTQIA+ & BIPOC community. ICONS! will open on the 1st of February 2021 and run for 28 days. Part exhibition, part education, part conversation, part celebration; ICONS! is an online photography exhibition, podcast series, live-stream events and social media outreach. We will help the community bond and connect through weekly live stream events, daily emails and the hashtag #ICONS!2021. ...

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Becoming an Icon chronicles the lives of Latinx artists who have left an indelible mark through the sustained brilliance of their careers. This podcast brings you an exploration of various genre-defining stars, like Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and more, whose talent is so memorable that they surpass mere performers and ascend to the iconic level. Here, we chart the paths and trails these unique artists have blazed on their way to global fame.

How does one become an Icon? A question asked by so many! Well you no longer have to fear, join former Hits Radio presenter Jarred Jones and comedian Donna Cameron as they take a look back at some of the biggest Icons of music, fashion, movies, business and history and answer the question How to be an iconPatreon: https://patreon.com/HowToBeAnIconInsta: How to be an Icon (@howtobeaniconpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosX (formally Twitter): How to be an Icon (@ToBeAnIconPod) / XYouTube: How To Be An Icon - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.