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An inspiring memoir from the frontlines of history by the award-winning 60 Minutes correspondent. Don’t ask the meaning of life. Life is asking, what’s the meaning of you? With this provocative question, Truth Worth Telling introduces us to unforgettable people who discovered the meaning of...

In the picturesque village of Guzmán, Spain, in a cave dug into a hillside on the edge of town, an ancient door leads to a cramped limestone chamber known as “the telling room”. Containing nothing but a wooden table and two benches, this is where villagers have gathered for centuries to share their stories and secrets - usually accompanied by copious amounts of wine. It was here, in the summer of 2000, that Michael Paterniti found himself listening to a larger-than-life Spanish cheesemaker named Ambrosio Molinos de las Heras as he spun an odd and compelling tale about a piece of cheese.

Provoked by a half-hidden account, Ashenden sets out to understand how the story of ‘relations between two racial groups within a single field of life’ has been told and not told, in this town and across the nation. In a riveting combination of memoir, reportage and political and intellectual history, Ashenden traces the strange career of the great Australian silence.

Dead Men Telling Tales is an original account of the lasting cultural impact made by the autobiographies of Napoleonic soldiers over the course of the 19th century. Focusing on nearly 300 military memoirs published by British, French, Spanish, and Portuguese veterans of the Peninsular War (1808-1814), Matilda Greig charts the histories of these books over the course of a hundred years, around Europe and the Atlantic.

Telling Stories is a podcast about stories and storytelling. In each podcast I take down a book from my shelf and tell you about it, the stories it contains and which other stories they relate to.One week I'll be telling tales from Sufi poetry, the next anecdotes from the world of chess, then on to stories about sharks, the next week hot air balloons - there are stories everywhere...I'm a writer and storyteller from England and I spent 20 years travelling the worldl and picked up a few tales along the way.You can find my books and more storytelling at www.tomthumb.org

Contar histórias incríveis do mundo dos esportes é a nossa principal motivação.

In fortune telling, you predict an unlucky future without considering what actually happened.

Embark on a transformative journey with Telling Tales as I delve into the art of storytelling. Join me as I recount the tales born from a 30-day storywriting challenge, each narrative crafted to sharpen my vocal speech and communication skills. Explore the depths of imagination and language as we navigate through stories woven with intention and passion. Tune in to witness the evolution of storytelling prowess and the power of narrative expression.

Welcome to "Telling the Tales & Speaking the Names," a podcast where we dive deep into the world of Special Operations soldiers. I'm your host, Everett Mo Diddy Moorefield, a former Special Operations Aviation Crewmember, and I'm here to bring you the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and honor. In each episode, we'll explore the missions, the challenges, and the triumphs of Special Operations soldiers. From the heart-pounding operations to the quiet moments of camaraderie, we'll uncover the untold tales that define these extraordinary individuals.

Season Two is here! The first episode was posted on April 14. Telling Jefferson Lies chronicles how history can be hijacked for ideological and political purposes, as well as a much broader story about the surge of Christian nationalism and the misuse of history which often goes along with it. The series begins with an in-depth consideration of the methods of Christian nationalist story teller David Barton. Then I tell the story of how his book on Jefferson was pulled from publication in 2012 and the response of evangelicals to that rare event. From there, I broaden the scope to examine the...

These are the stories you were never told as a child. Yet, these are the tales that have survived humankind for centuries. Here you'll find a Little Red Riding Hood that escaped using her clever brain. You'll find out why stepmothers get such a bad rap. Here you will find violence, deceit, love, and hope.

Telling Our Story Together Join us on Radio Kenya United as we delve into the deeper narrative of Christianity beyond the often-repeated narrative of colonization. Discover how history, art, and theology have shaped—and sometimes overshadowed—its roots, and explore why telling our own story matters more than ever. Together, we’ll challenge misconceptions, amplify underrepresented voices, and celebrate the rich tapestry of faith that transcends borders and time. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on Christianity’s place in our collective identity. Listen now: Radio Kenya United

The Telling HERstory Podcast is an award-winning podcast that takes listeners on a journey of discovery to learn more about the life of Mrs. Rosa T. Beard and the tremendous legacy that she leaves behind. We talk to those who knew Mrs. Beard in her many different roles—family members, friends, former students, colleagues, and others—to hear how her story, influenced their stories.

Mit diesem Podcast unternehmen wir den Versuch, Schwarze deutsche Geschichte in ihrer Ambivalenz und Verworrenheit zu erzählen. Schwarze Lebensrealitäten während des deutschen Kolonialismus und Nationalsozialismus werden gemeinsam mit gegenwärtigen Perspektiven ins Visier genommen. Dabei stellen wir Fragen wie: Wie äußern sich subversive Momente? Wo gibt es das Potenzial der Identifikation für uns heute? Was lässt sich aus einem Blick in die Vergangenheit lernen? Schwarze deutsche Geschichte reicht bis weit vor dem Beginn des deutschen Kolonialismus zurück. Allerdings kann ...

My podcast is about digging deep into peoples stories and providing them with a platform to share their life and experiences with my listeners. This also allows their families and friends to have a record of their life, their stories and their voice....forever.This is a podcast that you will keep coming back to!

This collection contains: Twelve Years a Slave, Up from Slavery, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave, The Life of an American Slave (Fifty Years in Chains), The Experience of Rev. Thomas H. Jones, Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley, a Native African and a Slave, From Log Cabin to the Pulpit, and many more.

Latest series: Bodies Are Telling with Jimanekia Eborn Bodies are Telling is a two part exploration of the often complex relationship between the body and the self, told by Jimanekia Eborn through an intimate, personal reflection of her own journey to self-discovery. What are the psychological effects of growing up in a body that is constantly objectified? How do outside influences and expectations impact the way we perceive ourselves? What does it mean to reconnect to our body and heal after experiencing sexual assault? This started out as a podcast discussing bodies that have been impacted ...

Stories Worth Telling Forever brings you fascinating stories and interviews from all over the web with a twist - each episode is a digital artifact stored permanently on Arweave.

In July 1882, Ellen O'Hara stepped off a ship from the West of Ireland to begin a new life in New York. What she encountered was a world of casual racial prejudice that characterized her as ignorant, dirty, and feckless, the butt of many jokes. From the slim range of jobs available to her she, like, many of her kind, found a position as a domestic servant, working long hours and living in to save on rent and keep. After an unfortunate marriage, Ellen determined to win financial security on her own, and eventually opened a boarding house where her two children were able to rejoin her.

For more than a quarter of a century, GIRES (the Gender Identity Research & Education Society) has been putting trans rights ‘on the agenda’. GIRES was established in 1997 when Bernard Reed, OBE, and his wife Terry Reed, OBE, helped their transgender daughter Niki win a landmark sex discrimination case. The charity has been instrumental in several positive changes to trans and gender-diverse rights in the UK and beyond. The ‘A Legacy of Kindness’ project documents and showcases the rich history of GIRES, uncovering the memories through generations of past, present, and new members, ...