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This Pulitzer Prize-winning history of World War II chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of the Japanese empire, from the invasion of Manchuria and China to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Told from the Japanese perspective, The Rising Sun is, in the author’s words, "a factual saga of people caught up in the flood of the most overwhelming war of mankind, told as it happened - muddled, ennobling, disgraceful, frustrating, full of paradox."

The name of Maurice Herzog, the first man to reach the summit of Annapurna, is widely recognized, but how many know Ang Tharkay, the Sherpa who carried the seriously frostbitten Herzog on his back for miles? Although rarely mentioned in published accounts of early expeditions, local climbers have long been significant members of first ascents on the world's tallest and most challenging peaks. In Alpine Rising, award-winning writer Bernadette McDonald sets the record straight by shining a light on these too often forgotten heroes.

A dream shared turns into a vision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout the past three decades East Asia has seen more peace and stability than at any time since the Opium Wars of 1839-1841. During this period China has rapidly emerged as a major regional power, averaging over nine percent economic growth per year since the introduction of its market reforms in 1978. Foreign businesses have flocked to invest in China, and Chinese exports have begun to flood the world.

Lothrop Stoddards seminal work on race delves into the shifting racial dynamics of the post-First World War era. In this thought-provoking treatise, Stoddard challenges the assumption of enduring white supremacy, offering insights into how other races would rise to contest it in the years to come. Join us as we explore his bold predictions and the implications they hold for our understanding of race and power. - Summary by Readerad

NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAYIn a world shrouded in mystery, The Black Swan Rising Podcast seeks to reconcile the inexplicable with the work and glory of God. From prophetic enigmas to historical anomalies, each episode explores events that defy conventional understanding—yet demand explanation if they are true. Because truth, no matter how strange, must harmonize with divine order. For too long, too many have stuck their head in the sand with regards to the paranormal anomalies that are becoming increasingly common place. The purpose of this podcast is not to convince what to think but rather...

On the night of June 1, 1743, terror struck the schooner Rising Sun. After completing a routine smuggling voyage where the crew sold enslaved Africans in exchange for chocolate, sugar, and coffee in the Dutch colony of Suriname, the ship traveled eastward along the South American coast. Believing there was an opportunity to steal the lucrative cargo and make a new life for themselves, three sailors snuck below deck, murdered four people, and seized control of the vessel.

On October 4, 1957, a time of Cold War paranoia, the Soviet Union secretly launched the Earth's first artificial moon. No bigger than a basketball, the tiny satellite was powered by a car battery. Yet, for all its simplicity, Sputnik stunned the world.

"Rwanda Rising" commemorates the 31st anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Hear powerful stories of survival and resilience from women who survived rape as a weapon of genocide, and their children, second-generation survivors. Trigger warning: This podcast contains sensitive content that may be triggering for some listeners.Brought to you by Foundation Rwanda (foundationrwanda.org) & Survivors Fund (https://survivors-fund.org.uk/).

Rednecks Rising Podcast is hosted by a loud-mouthed, Southern Appalachian woman that is excited to bring you along on this journey as I dive into the rich history behind the evolution of revolution across Appalachia and sit down for interviews with all of the best hillbilly hellraisers that call these hollers their home. rednecksrising.substack.com

A podcast to get you mind going this podcast represents people from all walks of life and acts like sort of sounding board for all things freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curiouscast and Global News present the “Rising” series: Season 1 - In this series, Host Jeff Semple, the Europe Bureau Chief for Global News, talks to Russian Trolls, looks at Cyberwarfare and Hacking, KGB agents, and The Putin Generation. Jeff is on the ground gathering stories to form pieces of a puzzle, to separate fact from fiction, and unravel the mystery behind Putin’s Russia. Season 2 - Hosted by Global News Senior Correspondent Jeff Semple, this ten episode season investigates allegations Beijing is applying pressure and working to infiltrate the upper echelons of power in ...

The faces of West Virginia

We talk about life, spirituality, the great awaking, hidden history, Tartaria, religion, Astrology, ancient history, theories, the universe, mysteries.

Warriors of the rising sun, revisits accounts of the Biafran War from some of the civil conflicts surviving soldiers. These men and women share their roles in one of Nigeria's bloodiest moments in history.

A podcast series hosted by Alex Dixon, President and CEO of DRA and Q Casino. The podcast focuses on various Dubuque-related topics and provides an inside look at this unique community’s future. Each episode strives to connect the past to the future through stories and the voices of people who play a role in the betterment of Dubuque, a great American treasure located on the shores of the historic Mississippi River. A natural conversationalist and big promoter of all-things- Dubuque, Dixon’s conversations with featured guests cover a variety of timely topics andreveal big ideas – all ...

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The Confederate Journal showcases all things confederate. From historical events to folklore to southern cuisine and much more. Join me on an adventure into the Confederacy.