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The 16th century was a time of immense change across the globe. For many historians, it marks a massive shift in the way the world operated; it is often considered the beginning of modernity. We may regard the 16th century as the time of Shakespeare and the conquistadors, but women also played a powerful role in many of the major events around the world. In 10 Women Who Ruled the Renaissance, you will explore the lives of 10 extraordinary women who exemplified the spirit of the 1500s - an era dominated by adventure, discovery, and cross-cultural exchange.

The Middle Ages was a time of major historical shifts and transformations. This amazing era reverberates with discoveries, innovations, events, and historical processes that are integral to the world we know now. In these 24 enthralling lectures, Professor Salisbury leads you on a sumptuous tour of this incredible historical epoch, making clear that the remarkable historical currents and advances of the Middle Ages unfolded not only in the West, but across the globe, from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to Asia, the Americas, and beyond.

Throughout history, women have played integral roles in family, society, religion, government, war - in short, in all aspects of human civilization. Powerful women have shaped laws, led rebellions, and played key roles in dynastic struggles. Some were caught up in forces beyond their control, while others manipulated and murdered their way to the top. However, unearthing their stories from the historical record has been a challenge, with the ordinary difficulties of preserving information across the generations increased by centuries of historical bias and gendered expectations.

When Columbus first returned to Spain from the Caribbean, he dazzled King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella with exotic parrots, tropical flowers, and bits of gold. Inspired by the promise of riches, countless seafarers poured out of the Iberian Peninsula and wider Europe in search of spices, treasure, and land. Many returned with strange tales of the New World. Curiosity began to percolate through Europe as the New World’s people, animals, and plants ruptured prior assumptions about the biblical description of creation.

This captivating book aims to spread knowledge of Irelands rich civilization and social fabric from the fifth to the twelfth century, a time when the island was under the rule of its native leaders. As interest in the Irish language and cultural heritage surges like never before, this publication serves as a timely resource for both young and old, inviting readers to explore the fascinating lore of Irelands past. (Summary from the Preface)

we dive deep into the lost, overlooked, and unsolved cases that history left behind. From chilling murders and mysterious disappearances to bizarre scandals buried in time, we uncover the true stories that never made the headlines—or were deliberately erased.Join us as we unravel long-forgotten mysteries, explore strange and eerie cases, and shine a light on the crimes that history tried to forget.

Dive into a captivating journey through the life of William Shakespeare as seen through the eyes of a fictional friend. From Shakespeares humble beginnings to his renowned legacy, this account chronicles his adventures, memorable speeches, and spontaneous bursts of poetry that shaped the literary world. Join us in exploring the rich tapestry of his life, filled with joy, heartache, and creativity. (Summary by Tricia G.)

To celebrate a hundred years since Sylvia Beach published James Joyce’s Ulysses, and to encourage readers to engage (or re-engage) with this spirited, funny, life-changing book, Shakespeare and Company, Paris—in partnership with Penguin Classics and Hay Festival—created an ensemble recording of the unabridged text, released as a free podcast between the centenary of the publication on 2nd February 2022 and Bloomsday on June 16 2022.Read by more than a hundred writers, artists, comedians and musicians from all over the world— including Sally Rooney, Margaret Atwood, Stephen Fry, Pete...

“Poignant . . . deeply personal . . . an indelible history of the largely forgotten Jews of Egypt . . . ”—Miami Herald In vivid and graceful prose, Lucette Lagnado re-creates the majesty and cosmopolitan glamour of Cairo in the years before Gamal Abdel Nasser’s rise to power. With...

Author-Read-Tea is a podcast where I tell the stories of some of the most influential writers the world has ever seen, with a story-teller’s flare. This is a show that highlights the lives and works of the writers of our society whose writing inspire, challenge, and shape the way we see our world. While this may not be a messy show, I can’t promise that no tea will be spilled, so, keep your napkins close! I will also be providing book summaries and reviews of some of my favorite books, however, if you have a book you’d like me to read & review, write to me, you know I love to read!

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