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After a three-day romance, Brooklyn-born Jennie Jerome married into the British aristocracy to become Lady Randolph Churchill. At a time when women had few freedoms, she was a cornerstone of high society and behind-the-scenes political dynamo. However it was Jennie's love life that marked her out, causing scandal and earning her the epithet 'more panther than woman'.

A WALL STREET JOURNAL TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025 ALSO NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY THE NEW YORKER AND THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY "Valley of Forgetting reminds us that scientific progress is measured not only in breakthroughs but also through the sacrifices people make, the trust that is built. It is a...

It was 13 October 1972. Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a team of young rugby players, their families and friends, took off for the very last time. A deadly miscalculation saw F571 crash directly into the Andean mountains to devastating consequences: the body of the plane broke violently into two, its floor torn to smithereens; seats flew out of the air taking passengers with them. In the weeks that followed, the remaining people who were on board - the society of the snow - emerged to fight a dire, gruelling battle for survival.

In the poignant tale of Jennie Smith, we encounter a 19th-century figure reminiscent of Job, who faced a relentless barrage of hardships from a young age. At just 15, she watched her familys world crumble as her fathers business failed, followed by his untimely death, plunging them into poverty. As if fate had not dealt enough blows, Jennie fell victim to Typhoid Fever, which left her paralyzed and enduring near-constant pain. In an era devoid of government assistance for the disabled or impoverished, she displayed remarkable resilience, finding ways to support her family by selling books on ...

Journey into the heart of Icelandic lore with Viking Tales, where the legendary king Halfdan and his adventurous son Harald embark on thrilling escapades. Join them as they navigate a world filled with bravery, betrayal, and the timeless spirit of the Vikings. (Summary by Nadine)

Cheated is a gripping story of single-minded politicians, uncompromising Indian Affairs officials, grasping government appointees, and well-connected Liberal speculators, set against a backdrop of politics, power, patronage, and profit. The Laurier government's settlement of western Canada can never be looked at the same way again.

Do you like West Virginia? Ghost stories? Folk-lore? Legends and campfire stories? Jennie and Alyson do, and they wanted to share their favorite stories with the world. Join them as they explore all the wild and wonderful tales the Mountain State has to offer.

Adrift in the dark is a podcast about history, mysteries, and folklore.

The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery is a podcast for cemetery lovers, preservationists, and even those who've never walked among the graves. Join hosts Jennie and Dianne as they explore old cemeteries and learn the stories of those buried within their walls. After all, every death had a life, and every life had a story.