Showing results for "Making Science History" in Literature & Fiction

History isn't truth; it's propaganda. Seeking war with his neighbor, the tyrannical ruler of Aelia convenes several of his kingdom's professors for a chat. First Citizen Gyges only just invaded Aelia a few years back, and naturally, his public image can't take the hit of another unjustified assault. His totally sane solution? Simple, really. These scholars must construct a fake ancient city from scratch to verify Gyges's apocryphal claims.

Merritt Fernsby’s life has changed considerably since he inherited Whimbrel House. He’s engaged to Hulda Larkin, who opened his eyes to the uncanny. And he’s grown quite protective of his uncle Owein—several generations, and iterations, removed. Owein is presently inhabiting the body of a mixed-breed terrier when Merritt receives a missive from none other than Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of England: I am interested in your dog.

Frankenstein: Or, Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley had a huge impact on Gothic horror and science fiction genres. The name Frankenstein has become part of our everyday language, often used in derogatory terms to describe scientists who have overstepped a perceived moral line. But how did a 19-year-old woman with no formal education come up with the idea for an extraordinary novel such as Frankenstein?

Jacob Riis, a renowned reporter and documentary photographer, offers a poignant glimpse into his life in New York City. Through his autobiography, he vividly recounts his tumultuous early years and relentless pursuit of love in Denmark, followed by his transformative journey as a struggling immigrant in the United States. His experiences as a journalist in the bustling, impoverished immigrant neighborhoods of lower Manhattan ignited his fervor for social reform. Riis poignantly asserts in his opening note, “To those who have been asking if they are made-up stories, let me say here that ...

"Die Welt von Arven - Das Making-of zum Hörspiel" ist ein spannendes Doku-Hörbuch und entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit der Talker-Lounge - Der Hörspielpodcast und den Produzenten und Autoren Raphael Sommer (Komponist) und Nina Iseli (Schauspielerin) - den Machern des Hörspiels "Die Welt von Arven - Das Schwert der Ahnen". Das Interview entwickelte sich zu einem unterhaltsamen und informativen Making-of-Gespräch, das unter anderem Einblick in die Entstehungsgeschichte, den Schreibprozess und die Figurengestaltung gibt.