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A series where BIPOC, Disabled, and TGNC artist yannick-robin eike mirko invites conversation on the causes closest to his heart, including the de-colonization of Puerto Rico, advocacy for rare diseases, and equality for TGNC people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este podcast podrás encontrar historias que no se encuentran en los libros de historias de amor, vida, salud y economía, ya que tu historia no esta en los libros sino que están Off The Books.

If you can count on one thing from "Madea" Mabel Simmons, star of the smash hits Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea's Family Reunion, and Madea's Witness Protection, it's that she's got something to say. Now the beloved, sharp-tongued, pistol-packing grandmother has her own...

While he is primarily celebrated for his groundbreaking fantasy works, Lord Dunsany also penned a series of poignant sketches during World War One. This collection of essays, crafted during his time in France in 1916, reveals a deeper, more reflective side of the author—one that captures the somber realities of war with a profound sense of melancholy. - Summary by Alan Winterrowd

“A deep dive into the world of Flat Earth conspiracy theorists . . . that brilliantly reveals how people fall into illogical beliefs, reject reason, destroy relationships, and connect with a broad range of conspiracy theories in the social media age. Beautiful, probing, and often empathetic...

New York Times bestseller Eleanor Herman, author of Sex with Kings and Sex with Presidents, returns with another work of popular history, exploring the history of misogyny against women with power from Cleopatra to Kamala Harris. Imagine Donald Trump as a woman, called Donna. Would Donna Trump...

An exclusive insider account with unprecedented access to Deion Sanders, his staff, and players, who are changing the culture of college football. ""A highly readable portrait of one of the most exciting coaches in college football."" – San Deigo Union-Tribune ""You won't find a more...

Unpacks the twenty-one most common myths and misconceptions about Native Americans In this enlightening book, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations. Tracing how...

Interviews with author of University of Texas Press books.

Interviews with Columbia University Press authors.

Join our hosts to explore the history of the Order of St John - the Knights Hospitaller - in its heyday, when it was headquartered on Rhodes and Malta, and its great priory in London, which now houses the Museum of the Order of St John, was built. In each episode we take an item off the shelves from the Museum's historic library collection in the West Tower of St John’s Gate, and explore different aspects of the Hospitallers' history that it leads us to investigate.We’ll be taking a closer look at subjects ranging from indulgences, to pilgrimage, charitable donation and care for the sick ...