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From Amy Traweek of Revision Photo Restoration comes the podcast that tells the stories behind the photos that she restores.

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Trying to create memories of my childhood

Incredible true stories reveal strange new magic in American history in this wondrous first book from the creator of the award-winning podcast The Memory Palace. “One doesn’t often find the words imagination and history in the same sentence. Nate DiMeo has forever woven them together. The...

Welcome to this discussion on practical, person-centred approaches in dementia care. Today, we are diving into the transformative power and healing properties of creative arts.

For the past 140 years, Germany has been the central power in continental Europe. Thirty years ago, a new German state came into being. How much do we really understand this new Germany, and how do its people now understand themselves? Neil MacGregor argues that uniquely for any European country, no coherent, over-arching narrative of Germany's history can be constructed, for in Germany, both geography and history have always been unstable.

A living pop culture legend and one of American film and television's most enduring stars, William Shatner will forever be associated with the role of James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise. Star Trek Memories is Shatner's classic behind-the-scenes look at the legendary series that...

The sequel to the bestselling Star Trek Memories, documenting in deliciously lurid and candid detail all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans in the making of the six Star Trek movies, with on-the-scene reporting from the set of the seventh in which...Kirk dies! Star Trek Movie Memories recounts...

N Memories of a Nobody is an audiobook adaptation by the author, Alan Hodgkiss, at age 85. Presented in 12 episodes. Alan recounts his childhood in Bolton during World War II, army service across the UK, Cyprus, Aden, Kuwait and Kenya, and a clandestine romance with Rita, which changed his life, in 1969. Their rather enviable lifetime together spans bold moves to Canada, the USA, Mexic​o, and will continue ​i​n Alan's next book of ​t​heir lives in Barbados, Spain and Thailand.​ Expect a candid, warm memoir about resilience, impulsive decisions for happiness, and enduring ...

Two siblings chatting about movies, watching favorites and searching for new favorites together.

For most of us, fond memories of the Christmas season are inseparable from television's holiday presentations. The world loves everything from iconic cartoons like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas to the groundbreaking Julia sitcom segment, "I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas," Christmas in Rockefeller Center, and the 1992 television-remake of Christmas in Connecticut directed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Christmas TV Memories: Nostalgic Holiday Favorites of the Small Screen embraces it all, offering a tinsel-decked traipse down memory lane.

Henry B. James, just 20 years old when he enlisted in the Union Army, found himself at the heart of the Civil Wars most pivotal battles. Thirty years later, he penned a heartfelt memoir that opens with the reflection, Mine was not an exceptional experience, only that of many a boy of ’61, but it may partly answer the question so often asked What did the privates do? Join Ciufi Galeazzi as she brings to life this poignant account of a young soldiers journey through one of Americas most tumultuous times.

Join us as we delve into the captivating world of Sarah Bernhardt, the legendary French actress who graced the stage in some of the most beloved plays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A pioneer in the transition to the silver screen, Bernhardt was celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent but also for her stunning beauty. In this episode, we present her autobiography in English, providing a glimpse into the life of a true theatrical icon. For those interested, the original French version is also available in our catalog. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

In October 1942, SS guards at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp violently disbanded a rehearsal of a secret Jewish choir led by conductor Rosebery d'Arguto. Many in the group did not live to see morning, and those who survived were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Only one of its members survived the Holocaust. Yet their story survives, thanks to Aleksander Kulisiewicz. An amateur musician, he was not Jewish, but became friends with d'Arguto in Sachsenhausen. D'Arguto tasked him with a mission: to save the musical heritage of the victims of the Nazi camps.

Brian Holland, Edward Holland, and Lamont Dozier, known as Holland-Dozier-Holland or H-D-H, were the greatest songwriting team in American pop music history. Seventy of the songs they wrote reached the Billboard Top 40, with 15 of these reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. No other songwriting team or individual has come close to equaling, let alone surpassing, this record. They’ve been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Artists relive their top concert memories as fans and explore how those shows shaped them as performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music has a way of unlocking memories, and this podcast is all about the moments hidden within the melodies. In each episode - we revisit a song, mostly oldies, and explore the emotions, stories, experiences, and personal connections they bring to life. Whether it's a track that defined an era, a song tied to a special moment, lyrics that have meaning to you, or a melody that sparks unexpected nostalgia, we dive into deep connection between music and memory. Tune in, reflect, and let the chords of the past play once more.

En este programa, nos sumergimos por completo en la época dorada del dance de una manera completamente diferente. Diversión, entretenimiento y por supuesto, mucha música de los años 80s, 90s y 2000 Con Dj Frank García a los mandos. Sube a bordo y preparaté para el mejor viaje de tu vida!.

Anglo-American Memories is a captivating collection of personal anecdotes and experiences of George W. Smalley, an American journalist born in 1833, originally written for the New York Tribune. Each chapter provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of influential personalities in America and Europe Smalley had the privilege to meet. From the echoes of the Civil War to the diverse corners of Europe, Smalleys narrative is not just a story; its a journey through pivotal moments in history.

Irish music historian and author Richie Piggott shares interviews with musicians, broadcasters, researchers and storytellers who have shaped the Irish traditional music scene.