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The Federal drive on Atlanta in May 1864 marked the beginning of the end for the Southern Confederacy. The Atlanta Campaign was not only crucial for its military and political outcomes, but it also transformed the nature of warfare itself. Centered around a vital transportation hub, both Union and Confederate forces relied heavily on rail lines to mobilize and sustain their troops. Richard McMurry’s remarkable account draws upon unpublished letters and diaries, revealing the personal motivations and experiences of those who fought in one of the wettest seasons in Georgias history. For four ...

A little over a century ago, a young Albert Einstein presented his general theory of relativity to the world and utterly transformed our understanding of the universe. His theory changed the way we think about space and time, revealed how our universe has been expanding from a hot, dense state called the big bang and predicted black holes. Where the Universe Came From is a 13.8 billiion-year journey through the cosmos.

Immerse yourself in the gripping tales of legendary siege battles from around the globe. Written in 1908, this collection captures the daring exploits and resourcefulness of both besiegers and the besieged. While some language reflects the norms of the early 20th century, these lively narratives offer a fascinating glimpse into the art of war. Summary by David Wales.

‘Full of wonder and forensic intelligence’ Isabella Tree, author of Wilding A moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the mysteries of this remarkable island. Madagascar is a place of change. A biodiversity hotspot and the fourth largest...

The characters in Tasting the Past include a young Swiss scientist who set out to decode the DNA of every single wine grape in the world; Middle Eastern researchers who seek to discover the wines that King David drank; and a University of Pennsylvania academic who has spent decades analyzing wine remains. The science illuminates wine in ways no critic can, and demolishes some of the most sacred dogmas of the industry: well-known French grapes aren't especially noble.

Lidské inovace a zásahy po tisíciletí poháněly civilizační pokrok. Zejména v posledních sto letech však také mnohdy vedly k poškození lidského zdraví a úmrtím, devastaci přírody a ničení ekosystémů. Druhá řada podcastové série Past pokroku se podívá na nejhorší katastrofy, které Česko zažilo, a k nimž nějak přispěla snaha udělat svět lepším. Jak Češi uvázli v nejrůznějších pastech pokroku, mohou posluchači a čtenáři sledovat na webu ČT24, v iVysílání a na všech podcastových platformách od 2. září. Na novou epizodu se pak můžete ...

The fascinating group of animals called dinosaurs became extinct some 65 million years ago (except for their feathered descendants). In their place evolved an enormous variety of land creatures, especially mammals, which in their way were every bit as remarkable as their Mesozoic cousins. The Age of Mammals, the Cenozoic Era, has never had its Jurassic Park, but it was an amazing time in earth's history, populated by a wonderful assortment of bizarre animals. The rapid evolution of thousands of species of mammals brought forth many incredible creatures—including our own ancestors.

We are in the midst of an extinction event: the sixth mass extinction on Earth and one entirely caused by mankind. All species become extinct sooner or later, but we have accelerated that natural process several hundredfold, and now, it is happening right in front of our eyes. Extinction has a terrifying finality to it. And many species have already been lost to us forever; there is little we can do about that. What we can do, however, is reflect, remember, and ultimately acknowledge the unvarnished truth.

A podcast dedicated to discoveries in the worlds of historical study and archeology and how our view of the past is being reshaped based upon new knowledge and changes to what we think we knew about history.

Triumphs and disasters in the deep sea This is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet. We do not see the ocean when we look at the water that blankets more than two thirds of our planet. We only see the entrance to it. Beyond that entrance is a...

In this podcast series, created specifically for the Italian Cultural Institute, London, Drs. Patty Baker and Giacomo Savani explore what we can learn from the ancient Romans and Greeks to help with environmental sustainability issues today. Environmental concerns are of critical importance for ourselves, future generations, and all life on our delicate planet. There are many scientific studies and activist groups that are trying to correct the situation; yet, it is only recently that scholars in the humanities have started to contribute to these discussions. So, we speak with leading scholars...

Seed treatments are the core of any successful crop. So much has to go right to maximize seeds’ potential and minimize threats. Young plants face pressure from their environment, insects, and several enemies that go unseen by the average eye. Listen to industry experts explore the history, present day and future of agricultural insurance, seed treatments.

Jeffrey W. Martz of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is widely renowned for his expertise in the field of paleontology, a science that lies at the crossroads of biology and geology. Paleontologists seek to unearth and re-create life hundreds of millions of years old, and the work of paleontologists offers us detailed glimpses of the prehistoric world. These fascinating lectures delve into the techniques and processes of paleontologists while providing a better understanding of this often misunderstood science.

Lessons from the lives and experiences of those that have shaped the history, and will shape the future, of the US Air and Space forces.

Past, Present and Future is a series of Podcasts from the EMDR UK Association where Dr. Russell Hurn, Counselling Psychologist interviews some of the most influential figures in the EMDR International Community. The programme looks at their journey into EMDR, what they are currently doing and what they hope to be doing in the future and their hopes for the development of EMDR.

Since its inception, however, America’s public land system has been embroiled in controversy - caught in the push and pull between the desire to develop the valuable resources the land holds or conserve them. Alarmed by rising tensions over the use of these lands, hunter, angler, and outdoor enthusiast Mark Kenyon set out to explore the spaces involved in this heated debate, and learn firsthand how they came to be and what their future might hold.

One of the best science fiction radio shows. Diminsion X is from the great hayday of radio shows. Diminsion X was a highly rated NBC radio show that tells stories of outerspace travel and andventure, This really is a top notch science fiction radio show.