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Dive into the fascinating world of falconry with A Treatise on Modern Falconry, an enduring classic from the 18th century that remains a cornerstone of todays falconry community. This book, possibly prefaced by Rev. A. Willis, humorously critiques the earlier work The Origin and Progress of Language. Within its pages, youll find a rich historical narrative tracing the art of falconry from its ancient roots in the Middle East, long before the 9th century, to its decline with the advent of the hunting gun. Discover intriguing insights into falconry among the upper classes in Persia and Hindostan...

The official channel for the show about everything: four dorks discuss the most amazing facts they’ve learned over the last seven days. The multi award-winning, globe-travelling, 600-million-download phenomenon. Hosted by Dan Schreiber, James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray and Anna Ptaszynski.

Dive into the profound explorations of human thought with Treatise Of Human Nature, Volume 2. This significant work by David Hume delves into the essence of our ideas, discussing everything from the origins of thought to the intricate concepts of space and time. In this volume, you will encounter Humes revolutionary approach to skepticism and his experimental method, alongside critical examinations of knowledge, probability, and philosophical systems regarding the soul and personal identity. This audiobook features Books 2 and 3 of Hume’s monumental treatise, with additional proof-listening ...

 Humans versus Nature tells a history of the global environment from the Stone Age to the present, emphasizing the adversarial relationship between the human and natural worlds. Nature is cast as an active protagonist rather than a mere backdrop or victim of human malfeasance. Daniel R. Headrick shows how environmental changes - epidemics, climate shocks, and volcanic eruptions - have molded human societies and cultures, sometimes overwhelming them.  

Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think we live in the most violent age ever seen. Yet as New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker shows in this startling and engaging new work, just the opposite is true: violence has been diminishing for millennia and we may be living in the most peaceful time in our species's existence.

“A terrific book, witty and lucid, and brimming with provocative conjectures.” (Wall Street Journal) from the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Genome Brilliantly written, The Red Queen compels us to rethink everything from the persistence of sexism to the endurance of...

Sol Bishop explores why ancient empires coveted the cedar of Lebanon—and why scripture made it a symbol of divine majesty and human arrogance. Through archaeology, biblical texts, and environmental history, this podcast reveals what the world's most storied tree shows about power, worship, and ecological collapse. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Host Celeste Skye traces invisible air pathways across our planet, revealing how wind direction sculpts landscapes, guides civilizations, and shapes travel routes. From ancient trade winds to modern city breezes, discover the hidden forces choreographing our world. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Dive into the fascinating world of science and technology with Natures Miracles Volume II - Energy and Vibration. This enlightening work, part of a series published in 1900, explores the intricate concepts of energy, sound, heat, light, and even explosives in a way that is accessible to all. Discover the innovative spirit of Elisha Gray, an American electrical engineer who co-founded the Western Electric Manufacturing Company and is often regarded as the true inventor of the variable resistance telephone—despite the historical rivalry with Alexander Graham Bell. Join us as we unravel the ...

Podcast documentaire qui raconte la renaissance du dernier cordier de Normandie, un bateau d’après‑guerre inscrit à l’inventaire des monuments historiques. À travers les voix de marins, de charpentiers de marine et de bénévoles, la saison suit la grande refonte de ce bateau et montre comment ce témoin du passé devient un outil pédagogique pour ré‑apprendre la mer et ses métiers. www.deux-amis.fr https://www.facebook.com/BarqueDeuxAmis https://www.instagram.com/lesdeuxamisdubessin https://www.fondation-patrimoine.org/les-projets/barque-les-deux-amis-port-en-bessin/101738 https...

Join host Juniper Snout on a journey through 25 million years of cat evolution, from ancient wild ancestors to today's domestic breeds. Each episode unravels feline history, revealing how continental drift, ice age migrations, and a single wildcat subspecies shaped every cat alive. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Discover how ancient wildcats evolved over 30 million years and domesticated themselves around human grain stores, spreading across every continent. Join Juniper Snout as she unravels the remarkable journey from prehistoric predator to beloved pet. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join host Griffin Rowe through the Galapagos Islands, where Darwin's observations sparked evolution theory. From his encounters with peculiar wildlife to modern scientists watching natural selection reshape finch beaks in real time, discover how these isolated islands reveal evolution's deepest secrets. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder unravels the untamed history of America's wild mustangs—ancient natives turned Spanish returnees turned modern controversy. Discover how these iconic horses survived extinction, dog food canneries, and bureaucratic battles to thunder across Western ranges today. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder decodes 1.8 billion years of Earth's history carved into canyon walls, transforming ancient rock layers into vivid stories of vanished oceans, missing eons, and vertical wilderness. Journey through deep time as stone becomes a gripping autobiography of our planet's most dramatic transformations. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder explores the hidden world of silt—tiny mineral particles that color rivers, build floodplains, and shaped human civilization. Discover how reading sediment reveals watershed secrets and created fertile landscapes that fed ancient empires. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Step into the cathedral of trees with Ranger Theo Wilder as he unravels hidden worlds of groves — intimate woodlands that create their own weather, shelter forgotten species, and stir something primal in the human heart. Explore ecology, history, and magic. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder ventures into the mountain West to uncover beargrass secrets—a fire-loving plant with stunning white blooms. Discover its mysterious flowering cycles, post-fire resilience, and essential role in Indigenous basketry traditions shaping wilderness stewardship. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join Ranger Theo Wilder as he explores the hidden world of ferns—ancient plants thriving for 400 million years without flowers or seeds. Discover their deep-time history, bizarre spore-based reproduction, and crucial role as ecological storytellers of the forest floor. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder explores why oaks are nature's most vital trees, revealing boom-and-bust acorn cycles, how to read oak species like a living history book, and ancient techniques for transforming bitter acorns into nutritious trail food. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai