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In this captivating exploration of a bygone era, we delve into the life of Kwei-li, the wife of a prominent Chinese official. Through two compelling series of letters—one penned while her husband accompanied Prince Chung on his world tour and the other, 25 years later, reflecting the turmoil of a nation on the brink of revolution—Kwei-lis voice reveals the complex tapestry of a Chinese womans existence. With exceptional insights into both modernity and tradition, her words illuminate the struggles and resilience of women in a rapidly changing world. Join us as we uncover the rich narrative...

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National ...

Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates. "The perfect antidote to bloviating talking heads, My History is thoughtful, nuanced, and highly engaging." -Columbia Journalism Review

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi one of the greatest men to walk this earth, begins the story of his life with descriptions of his childhood in Porbandar and Rajkot in Gujarat, his schooldays, his early marriage, the lessons he learnt when he tried stealing, told lies and smoked cigrattes, and his...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “A deeply reported, deeply personal history of Zionism and Israel that does something few books even attempt: It balances the strength and weakness, the idealism and the brutality, the hope and the...

The Story of My Life is the explosive and exhilarating autobiography by the infamous libertine Giacomo Casanova. Intense and scandalous, Casanova’s extraordinary adventures take the listener on an incredible voyage across 18th-century Europe - from France to Russia, Poland to Spain and Turkey to Germany, with Venice at their heart. He falls madly in love, has wild flings and delirious orgies, and encounters some of the most brilliant figures of his time, including Catherine the Great, Louis XV, and Benjamin Franklin.

Join American naturalist Winthrop Packard as he guides us through the enchanting wild woods and serene ponds, revealing the vibrant life that thrives within them. With keen observation, he highlights the fascinating birds, industrious hornets, elusive muskrats, and stealthy minks, all while vividly portraying their habitats during the harsh New England winter. His free-flowing narrative is both enlightening and captivating, blending moments of drama and poetry that will leave you in awe of natures beauty. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Join a young boy, aged 4 to 12, as he navigates the enchanting world of the Argentine Pampas and the bustling city of Buenos Aires. Authored by Hudson, best recognized for his work Green Mansions, this piece is especially treasured by Argentine readers for its rich depiction of South America. As an emerging naturalist, Hudson enjoyed unrestrained liberty to explore and understand his surroundings. Esteemed author Ernest Hemingway was known to appreciate Hudsons works so much so, that he even named a character in homage to him. Packed with riveting discoveries and unforgettable personalities, ...

A historical journey through the Early Modern period

Step into the enchanting world of Birds and Nature, a monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago that ran from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine features a captivating mix of short poems, charming anecdotes, and insightful descriptions of birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Under various titles like Birds, Birds and all Nature, and Nature and Art, each issue invites readers to appreciate the wonders of nature through the eyes of its eloquent contributors. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer

FAI CHE LA TUA STORIA ENTRI NELLA STORIACon centinaia di storie, documenti, foto e video pubblicati da persone di tutta Europa e oltre, La mia Casa della storia europea (My House of European History, MyHEH) è un progetto collaborativo unico in cui la Storia si intreccia con la vita dei cittadini europei. La piattaforma MyHEH è un forum in cui i cittadini possono raccontare ciò che l'Europa significa per loro e come vedono il loro ruolo nella storia europea. MyHEH raccoglie le storie dei cittadini in 24 lingue e le pubblica sotto forma di testi, audio o video per dar vita a una biblioteca ...

Centinaia di testimonianze, documenti, foto e video provenienti da tutta Europa: è il progetto "La mia storia", un'iniziativa del Parlamento europeo con l'obiettivo di dare risalto al filo che lega la grande storia dell'Europa alle storie individuali e personali dei suoi abitanti. Ascolta gli altri podcast del Parlamento europeo su Europarl Radio.

My house of European History sur euradio est une émission présenté par le Parlement Européen.

I learned to love history from my father's stories. He had a way of teaching history, not as a theory or series of events, but as a human story about real people who shaped the world by their choices. I want to share that love with my own son by telling real stories of great and interesting people. I created the History Stories for my Son Podcast because I want to spread that love of history as far as possible. The stories on this podcast are about people who made a difference in their own time, told at a level accessible to everyone, including kids learning about them for the first time, but ...

My Baseball History is a long form interview podcast. Each episode, host Dan Wallach talks to someone new who has some sort of association to the game of baseball, learns about how they fell in love with the game, and how they got where they are today.

Vilhjálmur Stefánsson left New York in April 1908 to begin his journey northwards and into the Arctic Circle. For the next two years, he made his way northwards to Victoria Island to study an isolated group of Inuit who still used primitive tools and had strong Caucasian features, and whom some believed were descended from Vikings. The journey into these remote areas was incredibly tough and being delayed by blizzards Stefánsson, along with his companions, were forced to eat the tongue of a beached whale that had been dead for at least four years.

My African Bookshelf is a research-driven storytelling podcast on Africa’s cultural works and pivotal events—books, music, films, archives, and internet research. Each episode turns one topic into a clear narrative with lessons for identity, power, and how societies make decisions. Weekly.

Eso no estaba en mi libro de Historia del Antiguo Egipto es una obra amena, destinada a todos los amantes de la cultura faraónica. Agrupados en seis grandes apartados (Descubrimientos arqueológicos, Grandes faraones, El período amárnico, La sociedad del valle del Nilo, La Gran pirámide y «Enigmas» que no lo son tanto) se estudian en sus páginas temas variopintos que capturan desde el primer momento el interés del oyente, como puedan ser el día a día de una excavación arqueológica en Egipto, el ascenso al poder de la reina Nefertiti, y más.

It was June of 1869 when John Muir reluctantly accepted a job herding sheep from the central valley of California to the headwaters of the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers, high into the Sierra Nevadas and deep into the Yosemite region. He felt ill equipped for the work, and yet the opportunity thrilled his adventurous spirit. With a notebook tied to his belt, he set out for a summer he would never forget. My First Summer in the Sierra is Muir’s classic account of that extraordinary journey.

In My Religion, Leo Tolstoy accuses the church of hiding the true meaning of Jesus, which is to be found in the Sermon on the Mount and the call to resist evil. For Tolstoy, it is this command that has been most damaged by ecclesiastical interpretation. Tolstoy had not always been possessed of the religious ideas set forth in My Religion. For 35 years of his life, he was, in the proper acceptation of the word, a nihilist - not a revolutionary socialist but a man who believed in nothing.