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Sorrowful widows, vengeful jezebels, innocent maidens, wronged lovers, former slaves, the odd axe-murderess—America's female ghosts differ widely in background, class, and circumstance. Yet one thing unites them: their ability to instill fascination and fear, long after death. Here are the stories behind some of the best-known among them, as well as the lesser-known—though no less powerful. A Haunted History of Invisible Women offers a unique lens on the role these ghostly legends play both within the spook-seeking corners of our minds and in the consciousness of a nation.

Discover the impactful ways that climate and weather changed the very course of human history from the founder and chairman of AccuWeather! Join AccuWeather founder and chairman Dr. Joel N. Myers on a journey from the beginning of time to the modern day to see how weather and climate impacted world events throughout history, both the good and the bad.

The untold WWII story of a former NFL player turned White House insider who worked with Churchill’s undercover agents in New York City to conduct the biggest foreign spy operation ever within the US, and inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond, for fans of Ben Macintyre and Erik Larson. As a tough...

Where the best conversations happen in the dark. Each guest is anonymous and has a notable story to tell.

What if the most powerful man in New York never held elected office? In our first audio book club, Roman Mars and comedian Elliott Kalan dive deep into The Power Broker, Robert Caro’s epic biography of Robert Moses, the master builder who reshaped New York City with highways, bridges, and raw political force. Each episode unpacks each chapter from the book and features guests like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mike Schur, and, of course, Robert Caro. Together, they explore how one unelected man used ambition and bureaucracy to bend an entire metropolis to his will.

From true crime to the truly weird. We cover, investigate and explore strange but true stories from all over Ohio and the Great Lakes. 

Le podcast qui met la lumière sur les handicaps invisibles. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What is a country? While certain basic tenets - such as the clear demarcation of a country's borders, and the acknowledgment of its sovereignty by other countries and by international governing bodies like the United Nations - seem applicable, journalist Joshua Keating's book explores exceptions to these rules. Through stories about these countries' efforts at self-determination, as well as their respective challenges, Keating reveals that there is no universal legal authority determining what we consider a country.

Pack your cutlass and blunderbuss--it's time to go a-pirating! The Invisible Hook takes readers inside the wily world of late 17th- and early 18th-century pirates. With swashbuckling irreverence and devilish wit, Peter Leeson uncovers the hidden economics behind pirates' notorious, entertaining, and sometimes downright shocking behavior.

In January of 1973 Richard Nixon announced the end of the Vietnam War and prepared for a triumphant second term - until televised Watergate hearings revealed his White House as little better than a mafia den. The next president declared upon Nixon’s resignation “our long national nightmare is over” - but then congressional investigators exposed the CIA for assassinating foreign leaders. The collapse of the South Vietnamese government rendered moot the sacrifice of some 58,000 American lives.

A rhino poaching war uncovers a hidden system of dominance in The Invisible Hand. This series follows Georgina Savage as she returns to her birth country of South Africa to document her family's fight against rhino extinction. But as she immerses herself in the lives of those directly affected by this crisis, including the men who poach rhinos, she must confront her country's colonial past and it's implications in a conflict close to home.The series will be available to binge on July 1st, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The urgent truth about the privatization of America’s national security that exposes where this industry came from, how it operates, where it's heading—and why we should be concerned. Thirty years ago there were no private military and security companies (PMSCs); there were only mercenaries. Now the PMSCs are a bona-fide industry, an indispensable part of American foreign and military policy.

Vous aimez les créatures fabuleuses ? Vous voulez savoir d'où elles viennent, à quoi elles ressemblent, quel était leur rôle symbolique dans leur culture d'origine ? Ce que la pop culture en a fait, ou s'il en reste des traces dans le monde moderne ? Alors, vous êtes au bon endroit ! Des grands classiques aux oubliés, des plus amicaux aux moins sympathiques, sur tous les continents, redécouvrons ceux que le progrès a voulu enterrer : la Communauté des Invisibles ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

🎨 Lo visible y lo invisible✝️ Simbolismo en el arte cristiano ¿Qué nos dicen las imágenes sagradas… más allá de lo evidente? Este pódcast explora el simbolismo oculto en la pintura, la escultura y la iconografía cristiana. A través de santos, leyendas, colores, gestos y objetos, descubrimos el lenguaje visual con el que se ha comunicado la fe durante siglos. Desde el cuchillo de San Pedro Mártir hasta los lirios de la Virgen, cada episodio revela una historia que no siempre se ve… pero que está ahí.🕯️ Arte, mística y mirada crítica se encuentran en este espacio ...

From an award-winning actor and a #1 bestselling author, a unique combination of moving memoir and practical tools that offers guidance for Black men seeking to reclaim their mental well-being–and, ultimately, to live wholeheartedly. In America, we teach that strength means holding back tears...

Ils s'appellent Roger, Myriam, Hafidh. Ils vivent à la rue, fuient leur pays, travaillent de nuit pour survivre, ou tombent dans la précarité après un accident de vie. Parcours vous emmène à la rencontre de celles et ceux qu’on n’entend pas : des hommes et des femmes confrontés à la pauvreté, qui racontent leur histoire, leurs combats, leurs espoirs. Un podcast documentaire par la rédaction du Secours Catholique, à écouter chaque mois.Crédits :Reporters : Clarisse Briot, Aurore Chaillou, Cécile Leclerc-Laurent, Clémentine Méténier, Djamila Ould Khettab, Dimitri ...

Invisible No More is a collection of stories by Native American leaders, many of them women, who are leading the way through cultural grounding and nation-building in the areas of community, environmental justice, and economic justice. Authors in the collection come from over a dozen Native nations. While telling their stories, authors excavate the history and ongoing effects of genocide and colonialism. At the same time, the authors detail ways that listeners might imagine the world differently, presenting stories of Native community building that offer benefits for all.

The Wonders of the Invisible World was a book written by Cotton Mather and published in 1693. It was subtitled, Observations As well Historical as Theological, upon the Nature, the Number, and the Operations of the Devils. The book defended Mather’s role in the witch hunt conducted in Salem, Massachusetts. It espoused the belief that witchcraft was an evil magical power.

Invisible Heroes of World War II documents 10 fascinating true stories of a diverse group of soldiers and noncombatants from all over the world, including African Americans, women, and Native Americans, who fought with the Allies during World War II. These heroes made significant contributions in the war effort, and sometimes gave their lives for freedom and liberty, often without much recognition or fanfare. All served with valor and distinction as part of the massive Allied forces who fought to free the world from tyranny and oppression.

This is a story about the hidden emotional experiences of pregnancy and the uncensored realities of bringing life into the world. This 9-month independent research study gives a voice to the difficult and dark experiences during pregnancy, explores the lack of emotional care currently available, and identifies 4 ways we and the U.S. healthcare system can do better for pregnant Americans. The Invisible Weight is hosted by Lindsey Wehking and is a production of Nonfiction Research, commissioned by Twill.