Showing results for "Signs" in History

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A clear-eyed account of learning how to lead in a chaotic world, by General Jim Mattis—the former Secretary of Defense and one of the most formidable strategic thinkers of our time—and Bing West, a former assistant secretary of defense and combat Marine. ...

In the appealing conversational tone that has won him millions of devoted readers, Hahn presents the basic tenets of Church teachings, clears up common misconceptions about specific rituals and traditions, and responds thoughtfully to the objections raised about them. Each chapter concludes with...

The fate of the Lost Ark of the Covenant is one of the great historical mysteries of all time. The Bible contains hundreds of references to the Ark's power, but the Ark itself mysteriously disappears from recorded history sometime after the building of the Temple of Solomon. After 10 years of searching through the dusty archives of Europe and the Middle East, Graham Hancock has succeeded where scores of others have failed. This intrepid journalist has tracked down the true story behind the myths and legends - revealing where the Ark is today, how it got there, and why it remains hidden.

This is the story of William McKenzie, whose tireless work as a Salvation Army chaplain among the Anzacs in World War I earned him the nickname 'Fighting Mac'. Though he spoke out against booze, brothels, betting, and bad language—favourite vices of the troops—he was much loved and respected.

With the invention of printing, reading books moved from being an act performed only by priests and aristocrats into an individual, even private activity. This change helped spark the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution - in which punctuation played a crucial role. As long as texts were read out loud by only an educated elite there was no need for punctuation to mark pauses, full stops or questions.

Join us as we delve into the transformative journey of William Morris, the renowned artist and poet who, in the 1880s, left behind the Liberal Party to champion the Socialist cause. Morris passionately shared his vision across the nation‚Aîfrom bustling street corners to intimate working mens clubs and grand lecture halls. In Signs of Change, a compelling collection of his speeches and writings first published in 1888, he explores profound themes such as the essence of socialism, the nature of work, and the emergence of capitalism and waste. This insightful anthology, narrated by Deborah ...

A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellingPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

This captivating exploration delves into the significance of the sign of the Cross as practiced by Christians from the early days of the Church through the 19th century. With a rich tapestry of miracle stories and insights from Church Fathers, it emphasizes the importance of making the sign of the Cross with reverence and frequency, inviting readers to deepen their spiritual practice. (Summary by dom. Noah Moerbeek CPMO)

The origin of a saviour in the guise of a little child is traceable to Child-Horus, who brought new life to Egypt every year as the Messu of the inundation. This was Horus in his pre-solar and pre-human characters of the fish, the shoot of the papyrus, or the branch of the endless years. In a later stage the image of Horus on his papyrus represented the young god as solar cause in creation.

Here, Cosimo proudly presents Book 2 of Ancient Egypt, in which Massey reads the prehistoric story of human civilization that can be studied in the language of ceremonial rites, ancient customs, and ritual dance, and consequently explores the resultant concept that religion evolved out of expressions of human fertility and sexuality–particularly as embodied in the primeval symbols of blood, sacrifice, and motherhood–and formed the first influences on Judeo-Christianity.

Have you ever stopped to read a historical marker as you traveled across the US? Perhaps you’ve wondered if there was more to the story. This podcast seeks to reveal the story behind the story from America's roadside historical markers. We explore the facts and sometimes quirky and unusual background information making our heritage even more fascinating.Let me know if you have an unusual historical marker we can explore. americanhistoricalmarkers@gmail.com

Call Sign Dracula provides a valuable and worthy in-depth look into the life of a US Army Infantry soldier serving with the famed 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One) in Vietnam. It is a genuine, firsthand account of a one-year tour that shows how a soldier grew and matured from an awkward, bewildered, inexperienced, 18-year-old country bumpkin from Kentucky, to a tough, battle-hardened fighting soldier.

Here, Cosimo proudly presents Book 1 of Ancient Egypt, in which Massey argues that “primitive man” found no human agency in the phenomena of the natural world, which led to a woeful misinterpretation of Egyptian hieroglyphics by the Greeks and Romans as well as a misunderstanding of the essence of Egyptian mythology. As a consequence, Massey contends, a deep fount of wisdom of the ancients has been lost, and he goes on to reveal how it can be rediscovered.

In Betty Reid Soskin's 96 years of living, she has been a witness to a grand sweep of American history. When she was born in 1921, the lynching of African-Americans was a national disgrace, minstrel shows were the most popular American form of entertainment, women were looked at suspiciously by...

Noted author Mike Aquilina conducts an intriguing and insightful tour of the symbols that expressed the life and devotion of the Church through the first four centuries of its existence. He explains how Christians freely borrowed pagan and Jewish symbols, giving them new, distinctly Christian meanings. Recover the zeal of our spiritual ancestors as you learn to read their symbolic language—and discover the impact the symbols still have on your life today.

Drawing on interviews with veterans, many of whom have never gone on the record before, Ian Gardner follows up his epic trilogy about the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment in World War II with the story of the unit's reactivation at the height of the Vietnam War. This is the dramatic history of a band of brothers who served together in Vietnam and who against the odds lived up to the reputation of their World War II forefathers.

What is it that makes people leave everything behind? Find out in the podcast 'A Sign of Hope'. Through personal stories, the podcast focuses on the world's hotspots and refugees.Published by Caritas DanmarkProduceret by hearHEARSupported by Danida

A world on the brink. The ultimate what if. In this scripted podcast, tensions between the U.S. and Russia spiral out of control. Life on Earth hangs in the balance. Through the lens of two television broadcasts, listen to these chilling, unthinkable moments rendered in eerily believable detail. ‘SIGN OFF’ is a branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for by Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment in support of the film ‘I.S.S.’ only in theaters January 19th.

Welcome to our brand new hospital podcast series, Vital Signs, hosted by journalist and presenter Liz Whitaker. In this captivating four-part series, following on from the BBC television show, Saving Lives in Leeds, we invite you to join us as we venture behind the scenes and bring to life some of the fascinating stories from across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating stories that make up the heartbeat of our hospitals. Vital Signs is available on all podcast platforms from the 29th August, and we look forward to sharing the highs, the lows and the bits ...

NEXT REALM – Signs From the Afterlife is a grief-informed storytelling podcast exploring real afterlife experiences, after-death communication, and signs from deceased loved ones shared by people who have lost someone they love. Each episode features intimate stories of spirit communication, dream messages, visitation experiences, and powerful moments of connection with deceased loved ones—including parents, partners, children, soulmates, and pets.Listeners will hear firsthand accounts of messages from the other side, signs and synchronicities after death, pet afterlife connection stories,...