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At 10.20 p.m. on 21 May 1991, a young woman bowed before Rajiv Gandhi at an election rally in Sriperumbudur, 42 km north of Chennai. And then there was an explosion. This book is the definitive account of one of the most controversial crimes in contemporary India. It unravels the complex plot...

Is it right to eat a pig that wants to be eaten...? Thought experiments are short scenarios that pose a moral or philosophical problem in a vivid and concrete way. In this book Julian Baggini presents 100 of the most intriguing thought experiments from the history of philosophy and ideas.

In the decade following the end of the Cold War, Western democracies stood victorious, brimming with optimism and grand designs. Today, the 1990s look less like a great triumph for liberal democracy and Western modernity than a decade in which post-Cold War excitement and anticipation obscured a...

Martin Duberman, one of the LGBTQ+ community’s maverick thinkers and historians, looks back on ninety years of life, his history in the movement, and what he’s learned. In the early sixties, Martin Duberman published a path-breaking article defending the Abolitionists against the then-standard view of them as “misguided fanatics.” In 1964, his documentary play, In White America, which reread the history of racist oppression in this country, toured the country—most notably during Freedom Summer—and became an international hit.

In Why the Nineties Matter, Terry Anderson provides a broad-ranging history of America in that decade. Not simply a chronological account, the book focuses on key trends that either began or gained steam then and which have had lasting effects until this day. Threading together politics, economic transformations, and sociocultural trends, he focuses on what mattered most in retrospect.

A podcast exploring the mind of a 90s baby in this ever-changing society. Join Fred Santana, Temi Alchemy & VP In The Cut Thassa Scary Sight, weekly as they discuss topical world issues, and also attempt to bridge the gap between younger and older generations @Fr3dSantana @temiAlchemy @VPinthecut info@90sbabyshow.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the tumultuous year of 1793, the revolutionary government of France strives to eradicate injustice and usher in a new era of liberty, equality, and brotherhood—beginning with the execution of those who oppose their ideals. Meanwhile, in Vendée, a band of determined peasants, backed by imperial England, rises in rebellion to challenge this government, seeking to restore the values of Christianity, family, honor, and decency, and likewise starting with the elimination of those who defy their vision. The exiled Marquis de Lantenac returns from England to spearhead the Vendéan uprising, ...

Sit back and relax as we reminisce about a past decade that refuses to end: The ‘90s!

¡Somos el ☝️único Podcast especializado en contenidos relacionados a las décadas de los 90s y 00s de la música en inglés! 💿🎧Diviértete escuchando divertidas anécdotas, historias - datos, memorias que te transportarán en el tiempo y activarán tu nostalgia al máximo, aderezado con el humor que nos caracteriza desde hace 15 años. Además también podrás escuchar todos estos podcast completamente EN VIVO desde 💻https://www.nowmusicradio.com "Verdaderos Yesterhits" todos los martes y jueves en punto de las 9 de la noche (Hora del centro de México) con la mejor ...

Get happy/sad/angry all over again as Gary Naylor and guests reconsider world cricket's key players, matches, series, tournaments and stories from the final two decades of the last century. Celebrate the good, the bad and the ugly! Sponsored by Anderton Law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki, a lively and sweeping history of the 1990s—one that brings critical new understanding to our current political landscape. In The Red and the Blue, cable news star and acclaimed journalist Steve Kornacki follows the twin paths of Bill Clinton and Newt...

New podcast from comedian Sarah Tiana and sports media personality Chris Brockman! Each episode focuses on the specific week we're living in now but from a year in the 1990s. They go back in time to review what was happening during the best decade to date, from the world of sports and news, to TV, film, music, and everything in between!

From the 1970s to the early 1990s, New York City was seen, justifiably, as out of control. The city approached bankruptcy, the subways were covered with graffiti, and murders were at a record high. Right-wing fearmongering and vigilante justice were countered by liberal pleas to end poverty and provide drug treatment—none of which happened. Then, in a surprising break from the past, new NYPD leadership decided to focus on crime. Between 1993 and 1996, New York City's murder numbers were cut in half, dropping to under 1,000 for the first time in decades.

What happens when two generations collide, yet overlap at the same time? Check in weekly with the Two 90's Kids, a mom-son duo who bridge the gap in all things pop culture.

Remember when life felt a little simpler—but everything was changing? That’s the space we explore every week on Hey Dude… The 90s Called. This podcast isn’t just about the decade—it’s about growing up, falling down, and everything in between. We are sitting down with our friends, castmates, and creators from that era to talk about the work, the impact, and the personal stories you’ve never heard before. From navigating fame as teenagers to balancing life and family today, Hey Dude… The 90s Called—new episodes every week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

As one of two FBI agents posted at the White House to perform background checks on appointees, FBI Special Agent Gary Aldrich intended to close his eventful career in peace and dignity. But what he witnessed during the Clinton administration left him deeply troubled, then alarmed, and finally, so outraged that he felt compelled to leave.

Brought to you by Penguin. The story of the last generation of British miners: fathers and sons, brothers and comrades, big hitters and broken men, strikers and scabs. Mining Men explores how these men felt when the pits were closed and what happened next, including former miners who became...