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LibriVox volunteers bring you 20 recordings of Memories by Abram Joseph Ryan. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for January 29, 2023. ------ Abram Joseph Ryan was an American poet, Catholic priest, Catholic newspaper editor, orator, and former Vincentian. An active proponent of the Confederate States of America, he has been called the "Poet-Priest of the South" and the "Poet Laureate of the Confederacy." - Summary by Wikipedia

Videothek auf der Memory Card ist der Podcast für alle, die Filme, Games und Popkultur lieben. Von den 80ern und 90ern bis zu den neuesten Blockbustern und Games reden wir über Klassiker, Geheimtipps und aktuelle Highlights. Zwei Dudes, getrennt durch 6 Stunden Zeitverschiebung, aber verbunden durch dieselbe Leidenschaft. Mit jeder Menge Hintergrundwissen, Nostalgie, Meinungen und ganz viel Liebe für Filme und Games.

Trying to create memories of my childhood

From Amy Traweek of Revision Photo Restoration comes the podcast that tells the stories behind the photos that she restores.

Welcome to Framed Memories, a podcast that celebrates the stories behind the moments we choose to preserve. From cherished family photographs and travel keepsakes to iconic football shirts, FIFA-inspired nostalgia, artwork, and home décor, each episode explores the memories that shape our lives. Join us for inspiring conversations, personal stories, framing insights, and creative ideas that help turn meaningful moments into lasting displays because every frame has a story worth telling.

For the past 140 years, Germany has been the central power in continental Europe. Thirty years ago, a new German state came into being. How much do we really understand this new Germany, and how do its people now understand themselves? Neil MacGregor argues that uniquely for any European country, no coherent, over-arching narrative of Germany's history can be constructed, for in Germany, both geography and history have always been unstable. 

An in-depth series of chapters devoted to the use of our memory system; as the title suggests, how to develop our memory system, how to train it to improve it, and how to make the best use of it in our everyday lives, and to improve our positions in life. This is not intended to be a series of chapters to impress friends and colleagues, nor to play 'tricks' on others, rather it is for the betterment of individuals in whatever walk of life in which they may be involved by training and using their memory toward that end. (Summary by Roger Melin)

This is a short and simple, yet poignant autobiography of Annie Burton, who recounts her early carefree childhood as a slave on a southern plantation while the Civil War raged around her, and after the Emancipation Proclamation, how her life changed as she struggled to maintain herself and family, manage her finances, and develop as a free person of color. The last half of the narrative relies heavily upon speeches, poems, and hymns written by others that stirred Annie's religious passions and increased her pride in her heritage, including a very powerful speech by Dr. P. Thomas Stanford, "The...

In this book, Jane Addams tells of a strange rumor involving Hull House, the famed settlement house founded by her in Chicago in 1889. The rumor had arisen that a "Devil Baby" was residing there, and for a brief period of time, many women came to Hull House hoping to see this child of legend. The women shared stories with Addams about their own often tragic lives which prompted her to write this book delving into the role of myth and painful memory in the lives of women. Addams is revered for her work at Hull House, and was a prominent sociologist, activist, and author. She was a recipient of ...

Henry Clay Trumbull was the Chaplain of the Tenth Regiment of Connecticut Volunteers in the American Civil War. In this memoir, he gives his observations and recollections of his experiences, including time spent as a prisoner of war. He describes the life and duties of an Army chaplain, as well as gives his thoughts on slavery, emancipation, and its aftermath. (Summary by northstar95)

Laughing Lines: The Art of Turning Memories into Masterpieces is a creative and entertaining podcast that explores the fascinating world of personalized art, digital creativity, and memorable gift-giving. Each episode dives into the stories behind unique artistic creations, the emotional connections people build through custom artwork, and the talented artists who transform everyday moments into extraordinary keepsakes. Whether you're looking for a meaningful gift, a fun way to celebrate a special occasion, or simply enjoy learning about artistic innovation, this podcast offers inspiration, ...

A book reminiscent of the days when football was gaining popularity in America. (summary by Ian Hatley)

Looking for a replacement to Sherlock Holmes after the author had killed him off in 1894, Doyle wrote this murder mystery in the dying years of the 19th century. Set in Napoleon's era, it involves a Frenchman returning to his native land to join the Emperor's ranks. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

Moncure Daniel Conway was an American abolitionist, Unitarian, clergyman and author. This second volume of his autobiography covers the years from the US Civil War to roughly 1904. (Summary by JoeD)

Moncure Daniel Conway was an American abolitionist, Unitarian, clergyman and author. This first volume of his autobiography covers roughly the years of his birth through the end of the US Civil War. (Summary by JoeD)

Arthur Conan Doyle first published his memories of his many various adventures around the world and his relationships with such famous figures of the age including Oscar Wilde, Empress Eugenie and Prime Minister Arthur Balfour to name a few, in The Strand Magazine between October 1923 and July 1924. This memoir was later formed into a book and published in September 1924.

What was growing up like for a seaside country girl in 1800’s New England -- her expectations, occupations, education, and opportunities? What was it like working at the Lowell Textile Mills in Massachusetts, from age 11, to help support her family (see Loom and Spindle for that story), who then went on to edit magazines, teach at Wheaton College, and write many charming books, this one chock full of a girl’s hopes, dreams, recollections, poetry, and brilliant reflections on life such as: "This we working-girls learned from the webs of cloth we saw woven around us. Every little thread must...

In Long Road of Womans Memory, Jane Addams recounts a captivating tale surrounding Hull House, the renowned settlement house she founded in Chicago in 1889. A peculiar rumor had emerged that a Devil Baby resided within its walls, drawing many women to Hull House in hopes of catching a glimpse of this mythical child. As these women shared their often heart-wrenching stories with Addams, she was inspired to explore the intricate interplay of myth and painful memory in their lives. Revered for her groundbreaking work at Hull House, Addams was a distinguished sociologist, activist, and author, ...

N Memories of a Nobody is an audiobook adaptation by the author, Alan Hodgkiss, at age 85. Presented in 12 episodes. Alan recounts his childhood in Bolton during World War II, army service across the UK, Cyprus, Aden, Kuwait and Kenya, and a clandestine romance with Rita, which changed his life, in 1969. Their rather enviable lifetime together spans bold moves to Canada, the USA, Mexic​o, and will continue ​i​n Alan's next book of ​t​heir lives in Barbados, Spain and Thailand.​ Expect a candid, warm memoir about resilience, impulsive decisions for happiness, and enduring ...

These stories explore an Irish-Catholic Brooklyn childhood with wit, honesty, and emotional depth. Through vivid scenes of family, school, neighborhood life, and the complicated love between parents and children, the series captures how memory turns ordinary moments into unforgettable ones. Funny, moving, and deeply personal, it’s a portrait of a life being lived in real time—and remembered with clarity years later.