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A thought-provoking microhistory of the humble pocket that uncovers what pockets reveal about us—and why it matters. It’s a subject that stirs up plenty of passion: Why do men’s clothes have so many pockets and women’s so few? In her captivating book, Hannah Carlson, a lecturer in dress...

A Pocket History of Human Evolution brings us up-to-date on the exploits of all our ancient relatives. Paleoanthropologist Silvana Condemi and science journalist François Savatier consider what accelerated our evolution: Was it tools, our "large" brains, language, empathy, or something else entirely? And why are we the sole survivors among many early bipedal humans? Their conclusions reveal the various ways ancient humans live on today - from gossip as modern "grooming" to our gendered division of labor - and what the future might hold for our strange and unique species.

Nestled along the picturesque coast of Maine, the small island known as Pocket Island captivates the imagination with its unique tidal pocket that emerges twice a day. Rich in history and local lore, this island is steeped in secrets and legends. Subtitled A Story of Country Life in New England, this tale offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of its inhabitants, weaving together stories of ghosts, war, barn dances, friendship, rum-runners, smugglers, and seafarers‚all intertwined with a heartfelt narrative of love. Journey back to around 1824 and explore the mysteries that linger on ...

During the second half of 1943, after the failure at Kursk, Germany’s Army Group South fell back from Russia under repeated hammer blows from the Red Army. Under Erich von Manstein, however, the Germans were able to avoid serious defeats, while at the same time fending off Hitler’s insane orders to hold on to useless territory. Then, in January 1944, a disaster happened.

Bible training on the go. Pocket Seminary is designed for the student of God's Word who is looking for seminary level learning without having to spend thousands of dollars. Pocket Seminary is hosted by Garland Autry and produced by Rockwell Productions.

🌍 We live in a world filled with over 7,000 languages, 195 countries, and more than 8 billion people. Who are these people, and what are their unique cultures and histories? Culture Pocket takes you on a journey through culturally distinct communities that thrive within cities, regions, and nations around the globe. Together, we explore their histories, traditions, foods, religions, languages, and modern lives, learning what makes each culture uniquely their own. ✨ This is my passion project, and I’m thrilled to have you join me on this adventure. Welcome to Culture Pocket!

Brought to you, with love, by Regina Larko, Sound Pockets is a Human Listening Project, where we record and fall in love with listening to the stunning sounds that make up our everyday lives. Visit www.hashtagimpact.com/sound for more and send in your sound at sound@hashtagimpact.com to become part of this deeply human sound library.

Conversations with Pocket Network team and community members about their lives outside of crypto and web3.

The Black Myth Podcast is an informative conversational show analyzing popular myths about Black culture of a sociopolitical nature. Translation: We debunk the bs said about Black People. Host - Too Black. Co-hosts - Shelle, Terrell, Kam, and Ryan.

Step inside the fight game with two-division world champion Carl Frampton for an intimate and insightful six-part documentary covering the build-up and aftermath of The Jackal's final fight with Jamel Herring. Presented by veteran Matchroom Boxing and DAZN anchor, Chris Lloyd.