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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

From primitive man's cowrie shells to the electronic cash card, from the markets of Timbuktu to the New York Stock Exchange, The History of Money explores how money and the myriad forms of exchange have affected humanity, and how they will continue to shape all aspects of our lives--economic, political, and personal.

Old Sparky covers the history of capital punishment in America and the "current wars" between Edison and Westinghouse, which led to the development of the electric chair. It examines how the electric chair became the most popular method of execution in America before being superseded by lethal injection. Famous executions are explored alongside quirky last meals and poignant last words.

There is little more terrifying than those who hunt, stalk, and snatch their prey under the cloak of darkness. These hunters search not for animals, but for the touch, taste, and empowerment of human flesh. They are cannibals, vampires, and monsters, and they walk among us. These serial killers are not mythical beasts with horns and shaggy hair. They are people living among society, going about their day-to-day activities until nightfall. They are the Dennis Rader's, the fathers, husbands, church-going members of the community.

Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This award-winning, unabridged guide to the "literature of possibility" surveys 50 of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications, everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.

The iconoclastic writer and director of the revered classic Withnail & I—"The funniest British film of all time" (Esquire)—returns to London in a decade-long examination of the most provocative murder investigation in British history, and finally solves the identity of the killer known as...

In the early decades of the sixteenth century, mariners from across Europe forged a vast seasonal fishery along the coasts of the northwest Atlantic. Long before there was Newfoundland or Canada, Europeans called this floating colony Terra Nova, and they laid the foundation for a history of extracting food and fuel that extended into the twentieth century. Once one of the largest European colonies in the Atlantic basin, Terra Nova has never before been considered in its historical entirety or in a wider Atlantic context.

The Royal Navy to which Admiral Lord Nelson sacrificed his life depended on thousands of sailors and marines to man the great wind-powered wooden warships. Drawn from all over Britain and beyond, often unwillingly, these ordinary men made the navy invincible through skill, courage and sheer determination.

The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way. It's not just about ancient Greece. It's about a huge chunk of human history that the Greek texts give us access to: from Egypt and Babylon, to Persia, to Carthage and Rome, we'll sail the wine-dark sea of history with some expert guides at the helm. Topics will include archaeology, literature, and philosophy. New episode every month.

A story about my relatives book. Firsthand experiences on the Holocaust

Each week, Katy and Jack share stories of true crime, treasure, conspiracies, and the cobwebbed corners of history.

Jack Parsons is a biographical podcast series exploring one of the 20th century's most enigmatic figures—a brilliant rocket scientist who simultaneously pursued ancient magical practices while helping launch the space age. Hosted by AI correspondent Alexandra Reeves, this series examines Marvel Whiteside "Jack" Parsons, co-founder of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and devoted practitioner of Aleister Crowley's occult philosophy. Drawing from declassified FBI files, magical diaries, and technical patents, the series traces Parsons' extraordinary dual existence: by day, developing solid ...

The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, is a radio and television comedy series. The show ran for over three decades, from 1932 to 1955 on radio, and from 1950 to 1965 on television. It won numerous awards, including the 1959 and 1961 Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series, and is generally regarded as a high-water mark in 20th-century American comedy.[1]

Dive into the thrilling, fictionalized adventures of the notorious English outlaw, Jack Sheppard. This Newgate novel, published in 1839, proved to be a literary sensation, even outselling Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. Journey through this gripping narrative with our narrator, Mark Leder.

Jack the Ripper – Vom Mörder zum Mythos London, 1888: In den Elendsvierteln von Whitechapel beginnt eine grausame Mordserie, die bis heute Rätsel aufgibt. Doch wer war unbekannte Mörder, der als Jack the Ripper berüchtigt wurde, wirklich – und warum fasziniert uns dieser Fall über ein Jahrhundert später noch immer? In unserem Podcast „Jack the Ripper – Vom Mörder zum Mythos“ rekonstruieren wir, Nina und Dennis, nicht nur die grausamen Whitechapel-Morde – wir ordnen sie ein. Wir zeigen euch, wie das East End tickte, wie die Polizei an ihre Grenzen kam, wie die ...

Jack McNamara and Ash Samuel Hart love to argue about coins. Listen in on a candid conversation between two expert numismatists from Rare Collectibles TV.

Londra, estate 1888. Mentre i flussi migratori rendono Londra una delle prime metropoli globali, tra le strade affollate dei sobborghi dell'East End un corpo martoriato segna il passaggio tra un prima ed un dopo. Perchè quello che sembra un normale delitto a danno di una sventurata del quartiere, rappresenta invece il primo di una lunga serie. Il primo atto compiuto da colui che passerà alla storia come il primo serial killer moderno, l'assassino di Withechapel, lo sventratore dell'East End o, più semplicemente, "Jack lo Squartatore". CasoZero Media presenta "JACK!", un nuovo podcast crime ...

For more than 160 years, Walt Whitmans novel Life and Adventures of Jack Engle, was lost in the shadows of history, overlooked and forgotten. Its existence was only hinted at in the scattered notes of Whitmans works studied by graduate student Zachary Turpin. The characters Covert, Wigglesworth, Smytthe, and Jack Engle were present, but no completed work with them had ever been discovered. After exhaustive research and countless hours scanning old newspaper pages, Turpin stumbled upon an advertisement for an upcoming serial that matched his notes. With this discovery, a hidden gem of ...

Based on the popular true crime book series created by author and crime historian Jack Sim, Murder Trails explores some of Australia's most infamous crimes & crime scenes. Discover its dark history through extensive research and gripping storytelling. Discover Australia's Criminal History. Book true crime tours: crimetoursaustralia.com.au | brisbanecrimetours.com.au Read true crime books: jacksim.com.au

A CIA station chief, later Jordan's lawyer in Washington, reveals the secret history of a lost peace.

Jack O'Connell possessed an uncanny ability to be at the center of things. On his arrival in Jordan in 1958, he unraveled a coup aimed at the young King Hussein, who would become America's most reliable Middle East ally. Over time, their bond of trust and friendship deepened. His narrative contains secrets that will revise our understanding of the Middle East.