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As diverse a lot as they may be, the people who tell their stories in this book share one thing in common. Each is committed to fighting inequality and injustice. Each, too, can pinpoint a moment when they were moved to action, when it became impossible to sit on the sidelines and just watch. In The Moment, New York Times best-selling author Steve Fiffer presents an oral history from today's social justice activists—many of them still under 30—that is pitch perfect for these dissonant times.

À l’ère des réseaux sociaux, la course à la gratification instantanée s’oppose souvent à trois valeurs essentielles : l’excellence, l’exigence et l’humanisme. Moment Makers nous invite à renouer avec ces valeurs.Des talents et experts de la vision racontent comment rigueur et passion transforment leur regard sur le monde et nous invitent à voir autrement.Ici, l’exigence devient force, l’attention se fait lien, et apprendre à voir autrement redonne du sens au monde qui nous entoure. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

For many Christians, our understanding of the history of the church universal jumps straight from what we read in the New Testament to a basic understanding of the Reformation. We're missing more than a millennium! And it was a busy, fascinating, tumultuous thousand-or-so years during which Christianity spread across three continents. In places as distant and different from each other as China, Sudan, and Britain, the gospel was spreading, the church was growing, and believers were expressing their faith in myriad ways.

From a sleepy fishing village to a samurai capital to a vibrant global metropolis, Eiko Maruko Siniawer takes readers through Tokyo's rich history, revealing four centuries of transformation deeply woven into its fabric. This accessible guide introduces a world of shoguns and kabuki theater, riots and earthquakes, wartime devastation and resilience, booms and busts, bright lights and skyscrapers, all viewed through the lived experiences of those who have inhabited and shaped a city of distinctive neighborhoods and different personalities.

This is a history podcast told from inside the moment. Each episode focuses on a major event from the past, but instead of explaining it from a distance, the story is built from real accounts, verified transcripts, and documented voices of people who were there at the time. The goal is not to summarize history, but to recreate the uncertainty, fear, pressure, and decisions as they were actually experienced. There is no invented dialogue and no fictional dramatization. Every episode is grounded in strict historical accuracy, using primary sources to guide the narrative. When people speak in ...

The book explores the centrality of slavery to every aspect of life in nineteenth century Rio and its long legacy through to the current day, illuminating both the city's grinding inequality and violence, as well as its triumphant cultural expressions. Rio de Janeiro is a unique and fascinating city, and through ten pivotal moments, McCann reveals its boundless creativity and contradictions, and shows how it has been continually remade by newcomers, strivers, and tricksters.

Munich Moments is a special series from Foreign Policy in partnership with the Munich Security Conference. The series recounts the most consequential speeches and inside stories from six decades of the Munich Security Conference, which dealt with nothing less than questions of war and peace. Follow Munich Moments wherever you get your podcasts.

History isn't just what we read in textbooks - it's the story of us, the United States. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Bill Hemmer brings listeners compelling interviews with historians, experts, and eyewitnesses who detail the triumphs, trials, and breakthroughs that defined our nation. In order to understand where the country's heading, it's important to know where we've been. New episodes available every Wednesday.

Our Lives, Our Stories is hosted by social historian and writer Carl Chinn MBE, whose life’s work has been dedicated to bringing to the fore the lives and stories of people too often left out of traditional history books.This podcast is built on a simple but powerful belief: that history must be democratised and that every person’s story matters.In each episode, Carl sits down with guests ranging from well-known figures to community activists and changemakers, exploring the personal histories, experiences, challenges and moments that have shaped who they are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Who you meet can change your life for ever... A wonderful collection of short stories from Sheila O'Flanagan, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MISSING WIFE and THE HIDEAWAY. The Moment We Meet was previously published as Destinations. Featuring an exclusive Q&A with Sheila O'Flanagan...

With his trademark acerbic wit, incisive humor, and infectious paranoia, one of our foremost comedians and most politically engaged civil rights activists looks back at 100 key events from the complicated history of black America. A friend of luminaries including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and...

There are few moments in American history in which the course of events tipped so suddenly and so dramatically as at the Battle of Midway. At dawn of June 4, 1942, a rampaging Japanese navy ruled the Pacific. By sunset, their vaunted carrier force (the Kido Butai) had been sunk and their grip on the Pacific had been loosened forever. In this absolutely riveting account of a key moment in the history of World War II, one of America's leading naval historians, Craig L. Symonds, paints an unforgettable portrait of ingenuity, courage, and sacrifice.

Vous maitrisez peut-être vos classiques du rock ou de la pop sur le bout des doigts… mais connaissez-vous leur origine ? L’instant précis qui a poussé des artistes comme Deep Purple, U2, les Rita Mitsouko, les Cranberries, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, Midnight Oil, Renaud, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Lou Reed, Sex Pistols, Nirvana, Coldplay, Rage Against The Machine, Trust, les Beatles, Amy Winehouse, Lynyrd Skynyrd, les Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton ou encore George Michael à s’armer de leur plume et de leur instrument, ...

Michigan Moments is your passport to the people, places, and turning-point events that shaped the Great Lakes State. Hosted by Michigan writer and historian Michael Hardy, each bite-sized episode blends vivid storytelling, archival research, and evocative sound design to bring Michigan’s hidden past to life—from copper-boom boomtowns and vanished Great Lakes steamers to civil-rights flashpoints and small-town legends that still echo today.Whether you grew up on the Sunrise Coast, vacation “up north,” or simply love a good story well told, you’ll find something to marvel at in every ...

Welcome to moments through timeJoin Kim an historian with a passion for finding stories, let her take you on a journey through time uncovering stories and moments that are less known or forgotten. So, whether you are a history buff and want to know about the less known or forgotten history, or you enjoy a story sit back and enjoy the journey through time.You don’t need a time machine to time travel ……Just a good story.

In February 1981, just as Spain was finally leaving Franco's dictatorship and during the first democratic vote in parliament for a new prime minister - Colonel Tejero and a band of right-wing soldiers burst into the Spanish parliament and began firing shots. Only three members of Congress defied the incursion and did not dive for cover: Adolfo Suarez, the then-outgoing prime minister, who had steered the country away from the Franco era; Guttierez Mellado, a conservative general who had loyally served democracy; and Santiago Carillo, the head of the Communist Party.

From one of the most beloved and distinguished historians of the British monarchy, here is a lively, intimately detailed biography of a long-overlooked king who reimagined the Crown in the aftermath of World War I and whose marriage to the regal Queen Mary was an epic partnership The grandfather...

From Herbert Hoover through Donald Trump, speeches, press conferences, and campaign addresses are featured from candidates running for various positions: senators and representatives, governors, mayors, state and municipal officeholders, and more. Hear what the candidates promise and pledge to those from whom they hope to gain support. Produced by the Speech Resource Company and fully narrated by Robert Wikstrom.

Hosted by LtCol Oliver North, USMC (Ret.)—combat-decorated Marine, historian, and Founder of Freedom Alliance—this series brings to life the defining events and heroes that shaped America’s character. From the Constitution to the “Miracle on Ice,” these stories honor the courage, patriotism, and innovation that make America the greatest nation on earth.

Blues Moments in Time takes you back to the crossroads where history happened. We're talking about those electric nights in Chicago studios, those dusty Delta afternoons, those chance encounters that changed everything. This is where you'll hear about the day Muddy Waters plugged in and shook the world, the session where Robert Johnson laid down his legacy, the moment B.B. King named his guitar Lucille. These aren't just dates and facts—they're the living, breathing stories of how the blues became the blues. Each moment is a snapshot: the artists, the circumstances, the magic that happened ...