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A New York Times Bestseller An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it...

This panoramic book tells the story of how revolutionary ideas from the Enlightenment about freedom, equality, evolution, and democracy have reverberated through modern history and shaped the world as we know it today.

Martin Luther King Jr. may be America's most revered political figure, commemorated in statues, celebrations, and street names around the world. But despite his stature, the significance of King's writings and political thought remains underappreciated. In To Shape a New World, Tommie Shelby and Brandon Terry state that the marginalization of King's ideas reflects a romantic consensus history that renders the civil rights movement inherently conservative - an effort not at radical reform but at "living up to" enduring ideals laid down by the nation's founders.

Author Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in 17th-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society and attempts to answer the question why some women were vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession.

Shape of the States starts with the shape of the whole United States, then the 13 colonies, the four acquired states, and the 33 ones Congress created. Each state's borders is discussed within a regional context with states next to them and discussions of common issues and specific disputes. The work demonstrates how Congress effectively worked to make these 33 relatively equal in size. It shows the actions Presidents took to negotiate, acquire, and fight for certain properties to augment the states.

Technology and magic have a long, rich history together. Each Wednesday, filmmaker Heather Freeman guides us through this apparent paradox with technologists and historians from around the world. If you're into history, witchcraft, magic, social media, artificial intelligence, infotech, or ethics, this podcast brings them together with friendly familiars and malicious bots.

Shapes est un podcast intimiste qui donne la parole au corps, dans le reflet d'un miroir. Violaine Khal donne la parole à des femmes et des hommes pour ouvrir la voie de l’amour de soi en s'éloignant de la représentation physique du corps. Elle apporte un regard neuf et une écoute bienveillante qui permet d’étendre une réflexion et de prendre le chemin de la réconciliation. Et toi qu'est ce que tu vois? Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Join Nic Hardisty of Tall Ships America as he uncovers the ships, people, and events that have shaped history. We’ll explore America’s robust maritime heritage from the days of indigenous sailors expertly navigating coastal waters in their umiaks to some of the tall ships that still sail today. You’ll hear compelling stories from a variety of historians and researchers, and you’ll see how these stories shape and impact our modern world.

As a boy, Robert D. Kaplan listened to his truck-driver father's evocative stories about traveling across America as a young man, travels in which he learned to understand the country from a ground-level perspective. In Earning the Rockies, Kaplan undertakes his own cross-country journey to recapture an appreciation and understanding of American geography that is often lost in the jet age.

Lessons from the lives and experiences of those that have shaped the history, and will shape the future, of the US Air and Space forces.

Look around. Clearly, we humans are radically different from the other creatures on this planet. But why? Where are the Bronze Age beavers? The Iron Age iguanas? Byron Reese argues that we owe our special status to our ability to imagine the future and recall the past, escaping the perpetual present that all other living creatures are trapped in. Envisioning human history as the development of a societal superorganism he names Agora, Reese shows us how this escape enabled us to share knowledge on an unprecedented scale, and predict—and eventually master—the future.

History Hackers is a dynamic podcast that transforms the strategies, failures, and breakthroughs of historical legends into powerful insights for life, leadership, and innovation today. Dive into CEO-level strategies from Tokugawa Ieyasu, bold visions from Oda Nobunaga, and timeless lessons from Cleopatra and Churchill. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or lifelong learner, History Hackers helps you rethink success through the lens of the past—bridging ancient wisdom with modern relevance to empower the future. Link: https://historyhackers.net/en/ history, leadership, strategy, ...

Welcome to Queers Past, the podcast spilling the tea on Canberra’s hidden queer history. Join Zev Aviv—activist, artist, and your friendly queer guide—as we explore iconic and overlooked LGBTQIA+ sites around the capital. Each episode explores a mix of iconic and lesser-known LGBTQIA+ sites, revealing that queer people have always been integral to our city’s story, shaping history on both local and national levels. From clandestine meeting spots to pioneering activist groups, Queers Past brings you the incredible untold history of the ‘gAyCT’. It's the guide to queer history you ...

SummaryA comprehensive overview of ghost beliefs across various cultures and throughout history. It explores how these beliefs have impacted religion, architecture, literature, and social practices, tracing their evolution from ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to modern-day digital hauntings. The source examines the diverse ways in which societies have understood and interacted with the concept of ghosts, from the belief in ancestral spirits to the fear of restless souls and the exploration of their potential scientific basis.

A podcast about all of the ways our minds make stories and stories make us. A combination of history, myths, psychology, society and stories, exploring what it means to be human.

Each episode we share an inspiring guest with a moving story that shines a light on the power of the human spirit. You'll be inspired as we dive deep into their experiences and uncover the gritty and vulnerable details that make us messy and human. This show is about sharing peoples’ stories of overcoming significant adversity in their life. If you've been through, or are going through adversity or transformation in your own life, you'll be moved as you realize that same potential lies within you as well.

Looking for a relationship between science and religion? Confused about your thoughts regarding spirituality and technology? As seen on History Channel's 'Ancient Aliens,' Reverend Barry Downing PhD provides his perspective on events such as the parting of the Red Sea, and the Burning Bush through the technological UFO perspective. With his millennial grand-daughter, Mikayla Wright, guiding the conversation -- this Podcast will be sure to stretch your thoughts on what really happened in the Bible and just WHO these 'Ancient Aliens' really are.