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In 1845 Henry David Thoreau, one of the principal New England Transcendentalists, left the small town of Concord for the country. Beside the lake of Walden he built himself a log cabin and returned to nature, to observe and reflect – while surviving on eight dollars a year. From this experience emerged Walden, one of the great classics of American literature.

Historic Girlhoods explores the captivating stories of ten girls who achieved fame at an early age - some, tragically, never even reaching adulthood. From the courageous Joan of Arc to the influential Catherine dMedici, from the powerful Catherine the Great to the legendary Pocohontas, this podcast will inspire young listeners with tales of determination, fortune, and what can be accomplished with them.

Historic Boyhoods delves into the intriguing lives of boys who, through their inherent qualities or unique circumstances, were destined to leave a significant impact on the world. This work offers 21 captivating biographical sketches of boys who later made a name for themselves in the fields of arts, politics, and exploration. A seamless blend of historical facts and creative imagination, this podcast brings these extraordinary childhoods to life.

Dive into the captivating history of Italys Unification, or Risorgimento, as we explore the lives and contributions of key figures including Alfieri, Manzoni, Gioberti, Manin, Mazzini, Cavour, Garibaldi, and Victor Emmanuel. Hollands narration offers an immersive journey into this transformative period in Italys history. - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi.

Dive into the captivating story of France from the early 800s to the 1870s, exploring the influential heads of state and the pivotal wars that forged the nation we know today. This engaging summary by Adele Pooley illuminates the events that shaped France into a formidable power by the late 19th century.

The story of the later Stone Age - Interviews, news reports and fresh insights into the archaeology of 10,000 years of the Neolithic period. By reporting on sites and discoveries from Mesopotamia to Wiltshire, familiar and less well-known, we are growing a podcast tapestry of how the people of the Neolithic developed and spread from the Near and Middle East across Europe and the Mediterranean to eventually become the megalith builders of NW Europe, Britain & Ireland.

News, views, people & ideas from the world of prehistoric archaeology from the filmmakers who brought you ‘Standing with Stones‘.