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

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.

Incredible true stories reveal strange new magic in American history in this wondrous first book from the creator of the award-winning podcast The Memory Palace. “One doesn’t often find the words imagination and history in the same sentence. Nate DiMeo has forever woven them together. The...

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From the award-winning, number one bestselling author of The Cow Book. It is summer, the hay and silage have not yet been made on John Connell’s farm, so he has time to indulge his other great passion: running. John sets off on a marathon run of 42.2 kilometres through his native Longford, the...

In October 1942, SS guards at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp violently disbanded a rehearsal of a secret Jewish choir led by conductor Rosebery d'Arguto. Many in the group did not live to see morning, and those who survived were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Only one of its members survived the Holocaust. Yet their story survives, thanks to Aleksander Kulisiewicz. An amateur musician, he was not Jewish, but became friends with d'Arguto in Sachsenhausen. D'Arguto tasked him with a mission: to save the musical heritage of the victims of the Nazi camps.

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

Anglo-American Memories is a captivating collection of personal anecdotes and experiences of George W. Smalley, an American journalist born in 1833, originally written for the New York Tribune. Each chapter provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of influential personalities in America and Europe Smalley had the privilege to meet. From the echoes of the Civil War to the diverse corners of Europe, Smalleys narrative is not just a story; its a journey through pivotal moments in history.

Fifty years ago, a little boy was cast in a movie with some of Hollywood's brightest stars. The movie: It's a Wonderful Life; the boy: Jimmy Hawkins; today, he tells his story. Through personal recollection, careful research, and interviews with cast and crew, actor Jimmy Hawkins, who played four-year-old Tommy Bailey, takes you behind the scenes for a first-hand look at the American movie classic It's a Wonderful Life.

Step back into the 1800s and experience the life of a seaside country girl in New England. Discover her dreams, aspirations, and the realities of her education and opportunities as she navigates a world shaped by her familys needs. At just 11 years old, she begins working in the Lowell Textile Mills in Massachusetts to support her family—a journey that leads her to edit magazines, teach at Wheaton College, and pen enchanting books filled with her hopes, memories, poetry, and profound insights on life. As she beautifully reflects, “Every little thread must take its place as warp or ...

Artists relive their top concert memories as fans and explore how those shows shaped them as performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a ...

Dive into the captivating memoir of Arthur Conan Doyle, as he recounts his thrilling adventures across the globe and his fascinating encounters with some of the eras most notable figures - from Oscar Wilde to Prime Minister Arthur Balfour. Originally serialized in The Strand Magazine from October 1923 to July 1924, these intriguing accounts were later compiled into a book and published in September 1924.

This podcast explores the Vietnam Veterans' Commemorative Walk in Seymour, Victoria, Australia and talks to Australian participants, protesters against the war, Vietnamese survivors and memorial designers, about the impact one of the most divisive modern wars has had on a generation and on society at large.Credits; Fiona Gruber, producer, writer and narrator.Melissa May, sound engineerLynne Dore, project manager, Glaas IncBronwyn Hughes, Art and history consultant, Glaas IncDonna Kennedy, Director, Glaas IncDavid Smith, cover photographMade on behalf of Glaas Inc with a Victoria Remembers ...

Lane Quigley's Memory Lane Show presented on Remember Then Radio - https://RememberThenRadio.com Listen to Doo Wop and Vocal Group Harmony at it's best as well as informative interviews with the artists.

This audio podcast presentation is my recollections of meetings with a variety of the world’s greatest photographers. Some were audio interviews, and some I was just honored to meet. It is historical, funny, and an insight into the individual photographers’ psyches. They include: Ansel Adams, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Al Weber, Arthur Rothstein, Annie Leibovitz, Barbara Kinney, Cole Weston, Duane Michals, Ernest Knee, Harry Callahan, Hal Gould, Howard Bond, Judy Dater, Peter Gowland, Walter Chappell, Monica Cipnic, Carl Blarock, et al.

Memories of Our Elders features frank, personal, funny, moving, and insightful conversations with guests who share about elders in their families or communities that have inspired them in both small and big ways. The discussions focus on celebrating and remembering someone that might not realise/realised the impact they had and whose stories bring comfort as well as joy to those reminicinsing. Whether it's a loving grandmother, helpful uncle in the local community, a former supportive teacher, a caring neighbour...these are the memories we hold of our elders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Audiobuch über das Leben und Wirken des legendären Sängers und Songwriters. John Denver lebt: zumindest in den Gedanken der immer noch riesigen Fangemeinde des 1997 durch einen Flugzeugabsturz ums Leben gekommenen amerikanischen Sängers und Songwriters. Jetzt ist ein Hörbuch über ihn erschienen, das über das Leben und Wirken des Künstlers informiert. Das Hörbuch enthält dazu Interviewpassagen von einer Pressekonferenz, die John Denver auf seiner letzten Deutschlandtournee im Jahre 1995 gegeben hat.

Memory in Top 40 Music rekindles old memories as we revisit the top of the charts through the eyes of history. In each episode, we select one week during the rock era for our walk down Memory Lane as we look at the songs, the artists and what else was happening at that time.