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Points North is an award-winning podcast about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes. Through narrative, sound-rich journalism that is deeply rooted in a sense of place, each episode entertains, informs, and surprises listeners everywhere.

NORTH: The Compass of Power explores how the idea of “North” became the silent engine of global influence — from economics and alliances to tech hubs, climate advantage, and the geopolitical race for the Arctic. This series pulls back the curtain on the forces shaping our world today and what the next 50 years of northern power might look like. For more thought-provoking, deeply engaging podcasts, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/

A Vietnam War veteran paints a searing portrait of his one-year tour of duty as an Army draftee, shedding light on the emotional and physical casualties of war In this intimate memoir, Perry A. Ulander chronicles with powerful clarity the bewildering predicament he confronted and the...

Between the ninth and fourteenth centuries, Arab explorers journeyed widely and frequently into the far north, crossing territories that now include Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Ibn Fadlan's chronicles of his travels are one of the most important documents from the period, and this illuminating new translation offers insight into the world of the Arab geographers and the medieval lands of the far north. Based on an expedition to the upper Volga River in 922 AD,

The Greatest World Cup Upset: North Korea's Stunning Victory Over Italy (1966)Relive one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history—North Korea’s legendary 1-0 victory over Italy in 1966. Discover the story of resilience, strategy, and sheer determination that turned a team of unknowns into global icons.

A Nigerian native who emigrated to the United States at age 11, Alex Owumi's exploits on the basketball court earned him a college scholarship to Georgetown University. Undrafted by the NBA, Owumi pursued his basketball dream overseas, eventually signing with Al-Nasr of Libya, a state-run athletic club privately funded by the family of Libyan president Muammar Qaddafi.