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The Chicago Bears are more than a football team - they are a legend. Founded in 1919, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With 26 players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and thirteen retired jerseys, it’s no wonder the Bears can be defined by three phrases: Big, tough, and full of characters. The Bears, like Chicago, are not just people. They are personalities. In Amazing Tales From the Chicago Bears Sideline, Bears fans can hear about the men who have made the Bears one of the greatest franchises in pro football....

THE BEAR DEN PODCAST Join host, Philip Stubley, long-time volunteer and board member, in this series which lifts the lid on the American Bear Association (ABA), the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary and talk all about our favourite subject – bears. The series details the formation of the ABA, and also spotlights bear species, and organizations making a difference around the world! The series details the formation of the ABA, who we are and why we do what we do. Listener’s will go on a journey dating back 100 years as we trace the ABA’s origins and detail the colourful, and sometimes ...

With eloquent simplicity, one of the world's last Native American medicine men demonstrates how traditional tribal wisdom can help us maintain spiritual and physical health in today's world. 

On Christmas, a clandestine figure reaches out to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow with a tantalizing proposal: a foolproof plan to neutralize Russia's strategic nuclear weapons stockpile in exchange for political asylum.

A publishing sensation, the publication of Victor Klemperer's diaries brings to light one of the most extraordinary documents of the Nazi period. 'A classic ... Klemperer's diary deserves to rank alongside that of Anne Frank's' SUNDAY TIMES 'I can't remember when I read a more engrossing book'...

Once upon a time... gribbly monsters roamed the dark forests. Mythical creatures lurked in mountain passes. And legendary heroes set out on quests in pursuit, armed with swords, shields and sheer tenacity. What wisdom might these tales of yore be able to offer us today? Let’s find out! Tales over Tea is a folklore podcast hosted by Morgan of Bears & Beton: a storyteller, modern-day bard and folklore enthusiast. In this series, you‘ll hear folk tales from across the British Isles and Europe. Learn how they can help us to connect to the land we call home (yes, even for those of us living in ...

Bear Heart was a Muscogee Creek Native American Church Road Man with a talent for seeing people as individuals. The Bear Is My Father: Indigenous Wisdom of a Muscogee Creek Caretaker of Sacred Ways contains the final words Bear Heart wrote before his “going on” as well as contributions from friends and family whose lives were forever changed by Bear Heart’s presence and work. In this new book, Bear Heart uses stories of his youth and traditional medicine practices to convey lessons and knowledge about living in harmony and with respect for all.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of bird migration, where snow geese make an astonishing journey from James Bay, Canada, to the Louisiana Gulf coast in just 60 hours, covering over 1,700 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour. This captivating podcast dives into the wealth of knowledge presented in a 1998 circular from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, featuring insightful chapters on flight speeds, migration routes, and innovative research techniques. The closing chapter, Future Directions, poignantly reflects on how migratory pathways have evolved over millennia, yet ...

1542. A French noblewoman is left abandoned on a small island north of Nova Scotia. She has a crossbow, arquebuses and gunpowder. The island is populated only by wild beasts. She may be pregnant at this time. Centuries later, whilst mothering her young children, a woman begins writing what she believes to be a television script about the life of Marguerite de la Rocque and her incredible story of survival against the odds. As she draws closer to the nature of Marguerite, the woman begins to question her ability to tell this story.

An extraordinary lost chapter in the history of World War I: the story of America’s year-long invasion of Russia, in which a contingency of brave soldiers fought the Red Army and brutal conditions during the fall and winter of 1918–1919. In August 1918, the 339th regiment of the U.S...

For more than twelve thousand years, the redrock landscape of southeastern Utah has shaped the lives of everyone who calls it home. R. E. Burrillo takes listeners on a journey of discovery through the stories and controversies that make this place so unique, from traces of its earliest inhabitants through its role in shaping the study of archaeology itself—and into the modern battle over its protection.

Dive into the gripping narrative of White Czar, where the first half transports you to the heart of San Francisco during the catastrophic earthquake of 1906, revealing harrowing accounts from eyewitnesses and survivors of the devastating destruction that followed. The second half takes you on a journey through other monumental natural disasters, from the fiery eruption of Vesuvius that buried Pompeii to the explosive force of Krakatoa, all accompanied by insightful scientific explanations that unravel the mysteries behind earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. (Summary by Availle)

Stalking the Red Bear, for the first time ever, describes the action principally from the perspective of a commanding officer of a nuclear submarine during the Cold War - the one man aboard a sub who makes the critical decisions - taking us closer to the Soviet target than any work on submarine espionage has ever done before. This is the untold story of a covert submarine espionage operation against the Soviet Union during the Cold War as experienced by the commanding officer of an active submarine.

The Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, created by President Obama in 2016 and eviscerated by the Trump administration in 2017, contains more archaeological sites than any other region in the United States. In The Bears Ears, acclaimed adventure writer David Roberts takes listeners on a tour of his favorite place on Earth, as he unfolds the rich and contradictory human history of the 1.35 million acres of the Bears Ears domain. Weaving personal memoir with archival research, Roberts sings the praises of the outback he's explored for the last 25 years.

"Simultaneously hilarious, poignant, and deeply unsettling." ―The New Republic A tiny American town's plans for radical self-government overlooked one hairy detail: no one told the bears. Once upon a time, a group of libertarians got together and hatched the Free Town Project, a plan to take...

Dive into the enchanting world of bears with Joaquin Millers heartfelt stories, dedicated to my dear little daughter. In his preface, Miller expresses his preference for true narratives over fictional tales, passionately advocating for bears, whom he believes have been unjustly maligned by society. Through these captivating accounts, he aims to instill a deep respect for the richness and wisdom found in the lives of real bears. However, a word of caution Joaquin Miller was known for his tendency to embellish the truth! (summary by Bill Boerst)

Join Adam, Mitch, Ben, and Aaron, 4 long-time college buddies, as they discuss random topics as well as debate dumb stuff together in this raw and unfiltered podcast.

The Bears Hooligan: A Chicago Bears Podcast. From the guy who used to believe Virginia McCaskey was an immortal who lived off the sadness of Bears fans. If i had a time machine, George Halas would not have fertilized the egg that eventually became Virginia. Now she’s a ghoul haunting Halas Hall & the Soldier Field locker room showers. Alonzo Spellman called this "The realest pod on the streets today!" #BearDown

Turn your everyday into a masterpiece. Practical conversations on living with intention. Finding inspiration. Cultivating the skills and mindset that let you architect your life. Hosted by Bear, a free thinking world traveling sovereign individual and business executive, now art teacher delivering insights and challenges designed to help anyone create their ideal world. Episodes drop weekly. Don’t let life slip past while you are busy with other things. Join me on the journey of self-discovery and charting a course to the extraordinary!Disclaimer:All views expressed on this show are ...

James Capen Adams roamed the Sierra Nevada when California was wild. He slept on the ground, ate what he could kill, mended his own wounds, and made friends with the Native Americans he encountered. Adams captured animals in elaborate traps he built by hand and delivered his prey to zoos, museums, and certain famous exhibitions. Many of his stories became the inspiration for a popular TV show in the 1980s, featuring a mountain man and his pet bear. This is the true story behind the legend, as told by Adams to respected California historian Theodore Hittell.