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Explore an exceptional journey full of joy, love, and relentless adventure with Cornelia Stratton Parker as she unravels the extraordinary life of Carlton H. Parker. A key member of Californias Immigration and Housing Commission during the turn of the 20th century, Carlton gained a profound understanding of the issues plaguing migrant camps and the labor movement. This volume delves into his significant contributions to these issues, intertwined with the intimate details of their family life.

Step into the captivating world of eighteenth-century Quebec with Mr. Parkers enthralling tale, Seats of The Mighty. Set against the backdrop of post-General Braddocks defeat, our hero finds himself imprisoned in Quebec, ensnared in the intricate plots of La Pompadour. This gripping narrative unfolds amidst a rich tapestry of adventure and peril, culminating in the historic clash between Wolfe and Montcalm. Parkers masterful storytelling brings to life the vibrant history of old Quebec, showcasing a skillful blend of plot, local color, and dramatic tension. The accompanying illustrations evoke...

From Counter Culture to Pop Culture, overworld to underworld, hometowns to ghost towns, nothing is off the table for this LA-based show. Host Michael Parker speaks with authors, academics, experts, and explorers to get the answers we deserve in the slightly messy 21st Century.

Parker's Penny Podcast is a deep dive for penny collecting enthusiasts. Veteran collector John Parker discusses everything from coin history, to storage and maintenance, to market value and landscape projection. Presented by: Parkerpennies.com

Dive into a captivating collection of legendary folk tales from the Australian Aboriginal Narran tribe, known as the Noongahburrahs. Each story weaves together rich cultural heritage and timeless wisdom, inviting listeners to explore the enchanting world of these ancient legends.

In Birmingham in 1978, a deadly strain of smallpox escaped from a lab causing death and leaving the city in fear and to this day no-one knows how it happened - but podcast series The Lonely Death of Janet Parker has unearthed some startling new answers.Storyteller: Andy Richards, Audio Producer: Lucy Ryan, Executive Producer: Sam Coley, Narrator: Dermot O'Sullivan, Voice Actors: Dave Hill, Peter Smith, Gregory Leadbetter.

Women in WW2 at home in Britain had their lives turned upside down. Anna Parker-Naples shares her research and creative writing process as she creates her first novel based on events that happened in her home town Leighton Buzzard, Q-Central and nearby Bletchley Park. From the factory girls at Gossards who made the parachutes for Spitfires, to the Land Girls who fell in love with POW's and the WAAF's and WRN's billeted in the town alongside thousands of East End evacuees, Anna's intention is to share the bits that inspire her work, but may not get included in the final manuscript. As a writer ...

In late 1971, the People's Army of Vietnam launched Campaign "Z" into northern Laos, escalating the war in Laos with the aim of defeating the last Royal Lao Army troops. The NVA troops numbered 27,000 and brought with them 130mm field guns and T-34 tanks, while the North Vietnamese air force launched MiG-21s into Lao air space. General Giap's specific orders to this task force were to kill the CIA army under command of the Hmong war lord Vang Pao and occupy its field headquarters in the Long Tieng valley of northeast Laos.

Discover a rich tapestry of voices in Black Experience in America, 18th-20th Century. This collection features a diverse range of non-fiction, fiction, poetry, drama, and speeches sourced from Project Gutenberg, highlighting works by and about African Americans. From the poignant epistolary exchanges of late 18th-century black Baptist preachers to the powerful testimonies of ex-slaves from the 1930s, this anthology offers a profound exploration of the African American journey through time. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

True Raiders tells the untold true story of Monty Parker, a British rogue nobleman who, after being dared to do so by Ava Astor, the so-called “most beautiful woman in the world,” headed a secret 1909 expedition to find the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Like a real-life version of Raiders of the Lost Ark, this incredible story of adventure and mystery has almost been completely forgotten today. Using recently uncovered records from the original expedition and several newly translated sources, True Raiders is the first retelling of this group’s adventures.

Then and now is a history podcast where we explore stories from history that have happened then and are happening now.

Christianity gives a person a unique perspective on life. Join Sean Parker and Chris Moore every Sunday as they dig into how science, history, and pop-culture relate to the Bible. Each episode will cover topics such as understanding scripture, Biblical history, Christian living, and current events. This is apologetics for the everyday person. Whether you are a believer, or just want to know what Christianity is all about, this show is for you!

Museum leaders tell great stories

Welcome to The Mid-South Bugalu Podcast! A podcast that serves as an educational, creative, informative, and intellectual space for African-Americans and Latinos (Hispanic-Americans, Latinx) alike! This is an effort to encourage unity, peace, knowledge, and creativity, in the spirit of Latin-Boogaloo, a crossover music genre from the 1960's era in New York. I wanted to make a safe space for African-Americans and Latinos, two groups that I'm a part of; my father being African-American from Brooklyn, New York and my late mother being Afro-Costa Rican..these two groups that I have A LOT of love ...

The intention of this podcast is to celebrate our quality community theatre productions in Adelaide, their creatives and enable further connections between all the local theatre groups, their audiences and YOU, our listeners. Each episode will be catered to a particular play, theatre group or aspect of making community theatre, with relevant interviews.

Two friends sharing their crazy stories, and opinions on a myriad of topics. Ranging from history to video games, and current day events.

NKU History students Tadgh Spalding and Parker Beal discuss Ireland's movement towards industrialization in the 20th century. This podcast was recorded for Dr. Jonathan Reynold's "Modernization in the Non-Western World" class as a final project. 'Reawakening' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeAn historical account of the settlement of Upper and Lower Canada, with notes about the indigenous inhabitants of those areas of Eastern Canada, who intersected with English, Irish, Scottish and French settlers. The history originally accompanied remarkable black and white sketches by W.H. Bartlett.

The show where we discuss various quotes from history and various pop culture and how they are impactful.

A podcast devoted to exploring the 30 ballparks of MLB, by giving you the history of each and then diving through the facts, figures, and fun anecdotes that makes them unique. Produced in 2024.