Showing results for "Memories" in World

the memory palace

A history of modern South Asia told through five partitions that reshaped it. As recently as 1928, a vast swathe of Asia--India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait--were bound together under a single imperial banner, an entity known...

Preserving the past through a modern lens. MEMORY LANE Podcast explores the art, design, and culture of the 1950s–1990s. Presented by MEMORY LN MUSEUM, we archive the sounds and stories of yesterday to inspire the creators of tomorrow. Welcome to the loop.

Secondi, minuti, ore, giorni, anni: date. Ricorrenze che ogni anno ci riportano al passato, a quegli eventi che hanno segnato la nostra storia. Eventi che con Memories cercheremo insieme di raccontarveli per capire come sono nati, come sono passati alla storia e come mai ancora oggi siamo qui ricordarli.

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)

Lucy Larcom was an American poet, teacher, and mill-worker. According to Wikipedia: "Larcom served as a model for the change in women's roles in society." This is her colorful autobiography. Here, she tells about her happy childhood, and her time working in the mill. Along the way, she speaks about topics like morality, independence, love and loss inside a family, a strong belief in god, and the effects of being poor. Fans of Gene Stratton Porter, Fanny Fern and Susan Warner, and Ella Wheeler Wilcox will be delighted with this book. Lucy's sunny personality makes this book a very uplifting and...

BLOOD MEMORY is a podcast investigating the stolen inheritance of the American landscape. Hosted by Dainese deFreynes, the show moves past "official" records to find the truth. By prioritizing gut instinct, common sense & the reality of the land over rewritten history books, Dainese tracks how centuries of theft and erased paper trails manifest in the nervous system as a restless, inherited ghost. From stolen land to the missing names in our own lineage, we explore the legacy of a systemic heist that still happens today. The maps were redrawn, but the DNA is hardwired with Blood Memory. 🩸

Montgomery Memories is a storytelling podcast that explores the history of Montgomery, Ohio, highlighting the lives and experiences of its first settlers to the present. The podcast is hosted by Tracy Henao, Assistant City Manager, and Kevin Chesar, Community Development Director.

Memory and Valour is a Canadian military history podcast exploring the human stories of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the First World War (WW1). Through authentic diaries, letters, and archival research, each episode brings listeners into trench warfare, shell shock, conscription, battlefield tactics, and the lived experience of Canadian soldiers on the Western Front. This is Canadian WW1 history beyond the textbook — focused on courage, sacrifice, memory, and the families forever changed by war. Follow Memory and Valour for immersive Canadian First World War storytelling.

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, ...

The Memory of Negro Fort Podcast tells the story of how and why Americans have remembered and erased the largest autonomous community of runaway enslaved people and Native Americans in the history of the United States. The Memory of Negro Fort Podcast is produced by UCF graduate history students Sebastian Garcia and John Lancaster and hosted by the UCF Center for Humanities and Digital Research, with additional support from a gift that was made as an extension of the American Historical Association’s Sinclair Workshops for Historical Podcasting.

Step back in time with Football Days, a nostalgic exploration of the early days of footballs rise in America. This captivating book delves into the unforgettable moments and the remarkable individuals who shaped the game, offering readers a glimpse into a world where passion and camaraderie flourished on the field. (summary by Ian Hatley)

In search of a worthy successor to Sherlock Holmes after the iconic detectives untimely demise in 1894, Arthur Conan Doyle crafted this captivating murder mystery set against the backdrop of Napoleons reign. Follow a Frenchman as he returns to his homeland, eager to take his place among the Emperors ranks in a tale filled with intrigue and adventure. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

Historian and author Max Siollun brings you a monthly African history podcast that never forgets to remember. The world needs an African history podcast - because African history is box office!Revolutionaries, intellectuals, and villainous assassins: Africa had them all. Dramatic blow by blow reconstructions of explosive historical events, and interviews with historical eyewitnesses and experts. This is a podcast that never forgets to remember.

Join Nathan Tuffin and Rob Beer as they attempt to create an emotional history of video games, one voice note at a time.

Join Con Price as he vividly recounts his adventures from the 1870s to the 1940s, beginning in the heartland of Iowa and South Dakota before embarking on a thrilling cattle drive into the untamed wilderness of Montana. His life was a tapestry woven with unforgettable moments—from gripping cattle drives and encounters with Native Americans to the tumult of cattle wars and the sweetness of frontier romance. - Summary by Gary Clayton

Henry B. James, just 20 years old when he enlisted in the Union Army, found himself at the heart of the Civil Wars most pivotal battles. Thirty years later, he penned a heartfelt memoir that opens with the reflection, Mine was not an exceptional experience, only that of many a boy of ’61, but it may partly answer the question so often asked What did the privates do? Join Ciufi Galeazzi as she brings to life this poignant account of a young soldiers journey through one of Americas most tumultuous times.

Join us as we delve into the captivating world of Sarah Bernhardt, the legendary French actress who graced the stage in some of the most beloved plays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A pioneer in the transition to the silver screen, Bernhardt was celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent but also for her stunning beauty. In this episode, we present her autobiography in English, providing a glimpse into the life of a true theatrical icon. For those interested, the original French version is also available in our catalog. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

In this poignant and evocative autobiography, Annie Burton shares her memories of a carefree childhood spent as a slave on a Southern plantation amid the turmoil of the Civil War. After the Emancipation Proclamation, Annies life transformed as she faced the challenges of independence, striving to support her family while navigating the complexities of freedom as a person of color. The latter half of her narrative is enriched by powerful speeches, stirring poems, and hymns that ignited her religious fervor and deepened her pride in her heritage. Among these, Dr. P. Thomas Stanford’s ...