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Arrested in 1962 as South Africa's apartheid regime intensified its brutal campaign against political opponents, 44-year-old lawyer and African National Congress activist Nelson Mandela had no idea that he would spend the next 27 years in jail. During his 10,052 days of incarceration, Mandela wrote hundreds of letters to unyielding prison authorities, fellow activists, government officials, and, most memorably, his courageous wife, Winnie, and his five children. Now, 255 of these letters, a majority of which were previously unpublished, provide the most intimate portrait of Mandela since Long Walk to Freedom.

Discover the harrowing realities of life inside Andersonville, the most notorious prisoner-of-war camp of the Confederacy. Operating for just one year during the final stretch of the Civil War, this camp became the graveyard for nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held captive, who succumbed to unimaginable conditions. Join us as we delve into this chilling firsthand account narrated by Jeffery Smith.

Dive deep into a gripping four-volume account of one soldiers harrowing 15 months in Andersonville Prison during the Civil War. This comprehensive narrative unfolds across 83 chapters, each detailing a different event experienced by the author during his grim incarceration. Known as one of the most brutal Confederate prisoner camps, Andersonville saw countless Union soldiers succumb to its appalling conditions. Together, we will explore all four volumes of this profound work, with the exception of Chapter 81, written by Rev. Sheppard, which is omitted in this edition. - Summary by Jeffery ...

Derzeit stehen 2% der US-Bevölkerung unter Überwachung des Justizsystems (Stand: 2022). Warum das US-Gefängnissystem auch als moderne Sklaverei bezeichnet wird und wieso Gefängnisse abgeschafft gehören, erfahrt ihr in diesem Podcast. Ein Podcast, der sich kritisch mit dem US-Gefängnissystem befasst. Hier erzähle ich die Geschichten von Inmates, ihren Angehörigen und einer Gesellschaft, die sich hinter Wänden abspielt.

Created to mark 40 years of Women in Prison, this podcast brings together the voices of women who have lived through the criminal justice system and fought to transform it. Each conversation is led by women with lived experience of criminalisation, offering a rare and deeply informed perspective on a system that continues to harm women.Through stories of survival, solidarity and resistance, the podcast charts the history of Women in Prison, a feminist organisation that has spent four decades challenging injustice and demanding better for women.These are not just personal testimonies. They are...

In 1892, anarchist and Russian emigre Alexander Berkman was arrested for his failed attempt to assassinate industrialist Henry Clay Frick. This act of defiance was intended to ignite a revolution against those who had ruthlessly crushed the Homestead Steel Strike. However, it resulted in Berkmans 14-year imprisonment in the infamous Western Penitentiary of Pennsylvania. First published by Emma Goldman’s Mother Earth Press, Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist is a powerful autobiographical account that offers a harrowing glimpse into the brutal and dehumanizing realities of America’s ...

In this eye-opening account, a merchant shares his firsthand experiences of daily life within the prisons of England. He delves into the routines and treatment of inmates, recounting poignant stories of how his fellow prisoners found themselves behind bars. Through his reflections on the penal system, its shortcomings, and potential reforms, listeners will discover striking parallels to the challenges we still face regarding the treatment of criminals today. (Introduction by Elaine Webb)

Depuis 2015, l’UCLy occupe les murs de l’ancienne prison Saint-Paul, un établissement pénitentiaire notoire pour son insalubrité et sa surpopulation, à la réputation si terrible qu’on l’avait surnommé « La Marmite du Diable ». Dans ce podcast, nous avons voulu animer la mémoire de ces murs aux côtés de nos invités, qu’ils soient anciens détenus et surveillants, mais aussi historiens, philosophes ou artistes… Une Histoire de souffrance, d’enfermement, mais aussi et surtout d'une profonde humanité. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/...

In this series Ex Prison Officers tell their harrowing stories of dealing with violent inmates, murderers, rapists and pedophiles in a job that is rarely spoken about.Violence, murder, riots, are just part of the absurdity of daily life in a maximum security facility.It is a tough job, facing down terrifying inmates, with negotiation skills, and bare hands, the only weapons at your disposal.​Prison Chronicles tells the never before heard stories of life in prison, from the mouths of those men and women who have lived it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into seven captivating narratives published in the late 19th century, now brought together in this riveting 1913 compilation. Experience the daring escapes and thrilling adventures from the Civil War era as told by David Wales.

Experience a gripping true account of bravery and survival in this remarkable war narrative, published in 1918 amidst the turmoil of World War I. Join the author, as he recounts his daring escape from a German prison camp, offering a vivid glimpse into the resilience of the human spirit. (Summary by David Wales)

Narrated by Midshipman Arthur Dunn, this podcast brings to life the gripping memoirs of Captain Tucker, a Continental Navy hero from the Revolutionary War. From his logbook, we trace five extraordinary years of naval warfare, daring exploits, and personal sacrifice. Join us as we delve into an era of tumultuous conflict, where Captain Tuckers strategic brilliance played a crucial role in supplying the Revolutionary army with ammunition and stores, much of it captured from the enemy. This podcast aims not only to celebrate Captain Tuckers bravery but also to shine a light on the forgotten ...

North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the larger, richer, liberal South, and which forces each and every person to play a role in the "theater state" even as it pays little more than lip service to the wellbeing of the overwhelming majority.

Greatest Prison Escape is a series in which we are talk about how the prisoners use their brains to get out from the most dangerous prisons of the history

We have our special guest Luigi. He talks his journey on how he became a chef and how many Michelin star restaurants he has worked in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - Check out 100's of ad free audiobooksA comprehensive four-volume history of one soldier's 15 months in Andersonville Prison during the Civil War. The book is divided into 83 chapters, each with a different event witnessed during the author's incarceration. Andersonville was a notoriously cruel Confederate prisoner camp, with many of the Union soldiers imprisoned dying due to the deplorable conditions within. All four volumes will be covered as a complete book.

Audio-drama based on a WWII diary written by Natalie Crouter during her internment in a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines. Three weeks after the first bombings of the Philippines on December 8, 1941, Natalie, her family, and 500 civilians were marched at gunpoint to a deserted U.S. military post (Season One: 1941). Thus began their survival of body and mind from 1942 to 1945. Natalie’s story is a fascinating, real-life view of wartime captivity and a gripping tale of courage, tenacity, and hope.Included are interviews with Jim Zobel, historian and archivist at the MacArthur Memorial ...