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Arthashastra' is one of the oldest books with immense historical significance written by Kautilya or Arya Chanakya as he was popularly known. This book is one of the most effective books ever written on the art of statecraft and the science of everyday living. Originally written in Sanskrit...

Love story of Raja Nala and Damayanti is legendary and has been translated in many languages. This love story if narrated in the great epic Mahabharata during the Vana Parva under the chapter Nalopakhyana. This is a story of love, loss and redemption which shows how Nala lost his everything because of one folly of his and how his wise wife Damayanti ensured that they get reunited and flourish.

Socrates the lover. Socrates the warrior. An innovative and insightful exploration of the passionate early life of Socrates and the influences that led him to become the first and greatest of philosophers. Socrates - the man whose logic and questioning gave birth to the ideas of Western thought, and whose execution heralded the end of the Athenian Golden Age. Despite his preeminence among the great thinkers of the past, precious little of his story is known, and what is often begins and ends with his trial and death.

In Marriage, a History, historian and marriage expert Stephanie Coontz takes listeners from the marital intrigues of ancient Babylon to the torments of Victorian lovers to demonstrate how recent the idea of marrying for love is - and how absurd it would have seemed to most of our ancestors. It was when marriage moved into the emotional sphere in the 19th century, she argues, that it suffered as an institution just as it began to thrive as a personal relationship.

The stories behind Michigan’s most historic homes, forgotten places, legendary people, and the neighborhoods that shaped a state.Hosted by Chris Hubel, founder of History Loves Company, this podcast uncovers the hidden history beneath our feet—lost architecture, buried rivers, ghost stories, iconic districts, the rise and fall of industry, and the homes that held it all together.Every week, we take you deeper into Detroit, Pontiac, and Michigan’s past—connecting it to the present, the market, and the people rebuilding these communities today.If you love: 🏛 Historic homes 🏙 ...

The Power of Sympathy, published in Boston in January 1789, holds the distinction of being the first American novel. This captivating epistolary tale unfolds the tragic romance between an orphaned girl and a man of good family, culminating in a dramatic twist and heart-wrenching conclusion. Inspired by a real scandal within the Apthorp family of Boston, the characters of Ophelia and Martin echo the tumultuous events of their lives. Initially published anonymously, the true authorship remained a mystery for over a century, with Boston antiquarians eventually suggesting the poet Sarah (Apthorp) ...

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...

A series of 8 episodes, casually discussing ancient Greek mythology. The series includes: EP1: The Protogenoi EP2: The Titans EP3: The Olympians EP4: The minors EP5: The muses and helpful peeps EP6: The good guys EP7: The bad guys (split into 2 parts) EP8: The underworld and its rivers. And a bonus 2 part episode of myths and legends

LOVE STORY PODCAST

Der er startet en ny pige i Jonnies klasse. Hun hedder Lotte og vil helst bare være for sig selv. Det er der ikke nogen, der kan forstå, og heller ikke Jonnie er i starten helt med på hvorfor. Men så lærer han Lotte lidt bedre at kende, og finder ud af, hvorfor hun holder sig for sig selv. Det er bare lidt ærgerligt, når nu Jonnie er gået hen og blevet forelsket i hende. Hans-Eric Hellberg (f. 1927) er en svensk forfatter, der har skrevet en lang række børnebøger, hvoraf mange er oversat til dansk.

Remembering Anne Beach pulls back the veil on the challenges of research, the problems of gaps in archives, and the long process involved in constructing historical narratives. Through the tragic tale of an ill-fated couple and their disapproving families, this microhistory explores not only forbidden love but also marriage, illness, death, disability, and scandal in eighteenth-century society.

Dive into the life of Nat Love, an individual who lived through extraordinary circumstances. Born into slavery, raised as a cowboy, and later working as a Pullman Porter, his life story is nothing short of fascinating. Despite experiencing ownership akin to a farm animal due to his skin color and later sharing an equal footing with his white coworkers, Love shockingly harbored strong prejudices of his own. He held deep-seated racist views towards Indians and Mexicans, often expressing these beliefs through violent actions. His life was a paradox, even falling in love with a Mexican girl whom ...

A riveting glimpse of life and love during and after World War II—a heart-warming, touching, and thoroughly absorbing true story of a world gone by. In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined twenty-four-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided to open a...

Born into the prominent Welsh Salusbury family and married to the affluent brewer Henry Thrale, Hester Piozzi mingled with some of the most illustrious figures of London society, including the renowned Samuel Johnson, whose biography was enriched by her insightful diaries. After the passing of both Mr. Thrale and her second husband, Gabriel Mario Piozzi, she found love once more at the age of 80 with William Augustus Conway, to whom she penned these heartfelt letters. - Summary by Carolin

Dive into the captivating world of Gustav Kobbe, a German-American music critic who lived during the vibrant era of Liszt and Wagner. With a distinct flair for storytelling, Kobbe offers a romantic and entertaining exploration of the loves and lives of seven iconic composers, all while firmly aligning himself with the Wagnerian perspective. His unique writing style, filled with rich imagery and unusual sentence constructions, transports listeners to the 19th century, making each chapter a delightful auditory experience. Wagner receives an especially thorough account, reflecting Kobbes personal...

Step into the world of British high society, where the real-life romances of the aristocracy rival the most scandalous tales of fiction. From passionate affairs to heart-wrenching betrayals, the stories of the peerage are filled with intrigue and drama that will captivate your imagination. Join us as we delve into the fascinating gossip and adventures that have shaped the romantic landscape of the upper class. - Summary by Carolin

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy it Humans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to...

John Auden was a pioneering geologist of the Himalayas. Michael Spender was the first to survey the northern approach to the summit of Mount Everest. While their younger brothers - W. H. Auden and Stephen Spender - achieved literary fame, they vied for a place on an expedition that would finally conquer Everest, a quest that had become a metaphor for Britain’s efforts to maintain power over India. To this rivalry was added another: in the summer of 1938 both men fell in love with a painter named Nancy Sharp. Her choice would determine each man’s wartime loyalties.

Hello, how are you all? Come on, everyone, I'm fine too. I want to share my first love story with you. I have some words about the feeling of love in my life. Stay with me everyone thanks.

Our insatiable demand for animals - for jewelry, pets, medicine, meat, trophies, and fur - is driving a worldwide poaching epidemic, threatening the continued existence of countless species. Rachel Nuwer, an award-winning science journalist with a background in ecology, takes listeners on a narrative journey to the front lines of the trade: to killing fields in Africa, traditional medicine black markets in China, and wild meat restaurants in Vietnam. Through exhaustive first-hand reporting that took her to 10 countries, Nuwer explores the forces currently driving the demand.