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The Story of My Experiments with Truth is the compelling autobiography of Mohandas Karam Chand Gandhi, who inspired millions with the sheer strength of his personal actions and steadfast upholding of the twin principles of truth and non-violence in the face of the most adverse circumstances. Starting from his birth, this autobiography traces the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man who went on to become a Mahatma. Divided into five sections, the listener is moved by the stark honesty with which Gandhi has written his autobiography

In The Truth about Muhammad, New York Times best-selling author and Islam expert Robert Spencer offers an honest and telling portrait of the founder of Islam - perhaps the first such portrait in half a century - unbounded by fear and political correctness, unflinching, and willing to face the hard facts about Muhammad's life that continue to affect our world today.

Gandhi's nonviolent struggles against racism, violence and colonialism in South Africa and India had brought him to such a level of notoriety and adulation that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. He feared the enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding of his quest for truth rooted in devotion to God.

In the most ambitious one-volume American history in decades, award-winning historian Jill Lepore offers a magisterial account of the origins and rise of a divided nation. In riveting prose, These Truths tells the story of America, beginning in 1492, to ask whether the course of events has proven the nation's founding truths or belied them.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi one of the greatest men to walk this earth, begins the story of his life with descriptions of his childhood in Porbandar and Rajkot in Gujarat, his schooldays, his early marriage, the lessons he learnt when he tried stealing, told lies and smoked cigrattes, and his...

On a cold January morning in 1986, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Challenger, despite warnings against doing so by many individuals including Allan McDonald. The fiery destruction of Challenger on live television moments after launch remains an indelible image in the nation's collective memory. In Truth, Lies, and O-Rings, McDonald, a skilled engineer and executive, relives the tragedy from where he stood at Launch Control Center.

Mary Mapes's Truth (previously published as Truth & Duty) was made into the 2015 film Truth, starring Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Topher Grace and Elizabeth Moss. A riveting play-by-play of a reporter getting and defending a story that recalls All the President's Men, Truth puts readers in...

🎙️ The Truth – Uncovering the Untold, One Episode at a Time Welcome to The Truth, the podcast that dares to dig deeper. From true crime stories, mysterious disappearances, and digital scams, to hidden truths behind everyday life, this show is your weekly dose of raw, real, and riveting storytelling. If you crave spine-chilling narratives, untold secrets, and eye-opening investigations, you're in the right place. Each episode brings: True stories based on real events Suspense-filled narration in Hinglish Engaging sound design for immersive listening Topics ranging from crime, psychology,

We cover the major headlines worldwide, updates on the latest political, economic, and global events. We dive into key developments, expert opinions, and what these stories mean for you. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve with bite-sized, comprehensive analysis that keeps you in the know.We’ve covered your daily news fix, from breaking news to ongoing trends.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.

The success of books such as Elaine Pagels’s Gnostic Gospels and Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code proves beyond a doubt that there is a tremendous thirst today for finding the hidden truths of Christianity--truths that may have been lost, buried, or even forbidden by institutional religion over...

In only 90 seconds, a fire in The Station nightclub in Rhode Island left 100 people dead or dying and injured hundreds more. It would take years to find out why - and who was really at fault. Best-selling author and three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Scott James investigates all the central figures, including the band’s manager and lead singer, the fire inspector, the maker of the acoustical foam, as well as the brothers.

Where facts meet the fringe. In a world saturated with noise, The Twisted Truth offers a chillingly precise look into the shadows of the human experience. Join your hosts, Andy and Ingrid, as they navigate the labyrinth of cold cases, psychological enigmas, and high-stakes disappearances. Adam and Ingrid bring a unique, almost algorithmic clarity to their investigations. By synthesizing vast archives of data and cross-referencing global resources, they construct deep-dive narratives with a level of synchronicity that feels beyond human capability. They don’t just tell the story; they process...

William Pepper was James Earl Ray's lawyer in the trial for the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., and even after Ray's conviction and death, Pepper continues to adamantly argue Ray's innocence. This myth-shattering expose is a revised, updated, and heavily expanded volume of Pepper's original best-selling and critically-acclaimed book of the same name, with 26 years of additional research included. The result reveals dramatic new details of the night of the murder, the trial, and why Ray was chosen to take the fall for an evil conspiracy.

From the acclaimed author of JFK and Vietnam comes a book that uncovers the government's role in the Kennedy assassination more clearly than any previous inquiry. What was the extent of the CIA's involvement with Lee Harvey Oswald? Why was Oswald's file tampered with before the assassination of John F. Kennedy? And why did significant documents from that file mysteriously disappear? Oswald and the CIA answers these questions, not with theories, but with information from the primary sources themselves.

This thought-provoking work presents a series of insightful studies exploring the historicity of Jesus, originally delivered to the Independent Religious Society at Orchestra Hall in Chicago in 1909. The text retains the engaging tone of spoken discourse, inviting readers to ponder the profound questions surrounding one of historys most significant figures. (Summary by M.M. Mangasarian (1859-1943) and Joanne Pauwels)

In this engaging exploration, British physiologist Herbert Mayo (1796-1852) delves into the fascinating world of popular superstitions, from vampirism to ghost sightings. Through 14 enlightening letters, Mayo seeks to unravel the natural phenomena that once inspired fear and confusion, shedding light on how ignorance and intolerance often led to dire consequences. His mission is to provide rational explanations for these enigmatic occurrences, aiming to pave the way for understanding, treatment, and healing for those affected. Join us as we journey through the intersection of superstition and ...

As longtime organizer, writer, and high school teacher Jesse Hagopian argues in Teach Truth, what's at stake is the freedom to tell the truth, the ability of students to understand the world they live in, and the preservation of knowledge systems that expose injustice. By exploring the roots and reach of the censorship movement, Hagopian shows how these efforts to suppress truth serve to uphold racial capitalism and silence the histories that threaten entrenched power.

In a turbulent era for the Church of England, Ryle emerged as the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool, championing the evangelical movement while challenging the rise of Ritualism. A prolific writer, pastor, and dynamic preacher, Ryle authored notable works such as Christian Leaders of the Eighteenth Century (1869) and Expository Thoughts on the Gospels (1856–69). Renowned for his commanding presence and unwavering commitment to his beliefs, he conveyed his principles with both vigor and warmth. Join us as we explore the life and legacy of this remarkable figure. (Summary by Tim Cote)

Obscured Truth explores the hidden, the forgotten, and the deliberately concealed. From paranormal encounters and UFO sightings to forbidden history, occult practices, and unexplained phenomena, we dive headfirst into the mysteries that exist just beyond the edges of accepted reality. Each episode blends research with thoughtful skepticism, examining strange cases, leaked documents, historical anomalies, and modern high-strangeness. The goal isn’t to tell you what to think, but to think in ways that others won’t. If you’re drawn to the unknown, curious about what lies behind official ...

Our cousin Ricky had autism, was a savant, and died at age 18 under bizarre circumstances. We look at his life, his contacts, and his death, which is both a tragedy and a persistent mystery. He died of suffocation, in a barn. But the setting and the manner of his death are puzzling. The setting is pretty weird, and the manner — the one given on the death certificate — was never known by even his siblings until late 2024. Ricky’s parents took that secret with them to the grave. It’s been more than 50 years since Ricky’s death. And the family still has questions about how he came to ...