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Nine Lives is a serialized podcast presenting true personal stories of international adventure, Intrigue and near-death experiences encountered over a forty-year period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two thousand books have been written about Columbus, most of them spirited defenses or relentless attacks. Recently, the balance has shifted: the Genoese navigator, once considered a hero, is now blamed for bringing plunder and genocide to the Americas. In The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus, historian Matthew Restall takes us beyond polemic, sifting through the evidence across nations, languages, and five centuries to explore the central questions of Columbiana.

Explore the fascinating lives of Englands queens in this captivating multi-volume series, primarily crafted by Agnes Strickland and her sister Elisabeth. Delving into the narratives of these royal figures since the Norman Conquest of 1066, the Stricklands draw on previously untapped sources, making their work an intriguing blend of history and storytelling. Volume nine focuses on the biography of Mary Beatrice of Modena, covering her life up to 1701. Join Ann Boulais as she brings these historical tales to life.

Richard C. Holbrooke, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, interviews author Kati Marton about the extraordinary journey made by nine Hungarian-Jewish immigrants who initiated America's nuclear weapons program, invented the computer and photojournalism, and became a major force in Hollywood, producing some of the most iconic films of the 20th century, among them Casablanca and Darkness at Noon.