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Dive into a delightful collection of childrens tales crafted by the talented E. Boyd Smith. This enchanting journey begins with his captivating retelling of the Story of Noahs Ark, followed by the legendary tale of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith. Experience the charm of farm life as we accompany a hen hatching her chicks, and join Bob and Betty on their whimsical adventures visiting their uncles farm, exploring the seashore, and discovering the wonders of ships and trains. The collection concludes with a captivating overview of American history, spanning from its early days through the ...

We explore the impact of polyrhythms from Africa on the evolution of the music of the Americas.

In Between the Lines, the author invites you into the heart of the Western Front, where the sounds of German artillery echo amidst the struggle for survival. Written in the thick of battle, this compelling narrative seeks to illuminate the often-overlooked realities behind the terse, enigmatic phrases found in war communiqués. It’s a poignant attempt to connect readers at home with the true essence of warfare, encouraging us to delve deeper and truly understand what lies beneath the surface of those stark reports. Join us as we uncover the human stories and the relentless fight for meaning ...

Betty Boyd Caroli's engrossing and informative First Ladies is an essential resource for anyone interested in the role of America's First Ladies. Caroli observes the role as it has shifted and evolved from ceremonial backdrop to substantive world figure. This expanded and updated fifth edition presents Caroli's keen political analysis and astute observations of recent developments, including Melania Trump's reluctance to take on the mantle and former First Lady Hilary Clinton's recent run for president. Caroli here contributes a new preface and updated chapters.

This Very Short Introduction is a general introduction to oral history from the interview to the archive. Douglas A. Boyd examines the oral history interview, recording techniques and strategies, technologies for making oral history accessible, and the legal and ethical implications throughout the work of oral history. Boyd also pays special attention to the role of the archive and the importance of memory.

The October Revolution happened in November 1917. Later Soviet propaganda 'proved' it was 'the will of the people', but few know that the brutal rebellion, which killed millions and raised Lenin's numerically tiny Bolshevik Party to power, was made possible by massive injections of German money laundered through a Swedish bank and a shady arms dealer who had made a fortune in the Balkan wars.

The author of Baldwin’s Harlem looks at the evolving culture, politics, economics, and spiritual life of Detroit—a blend of memoir, love letter, history, and clear-eyed reportage that explores the city’s past, present, and future and its significance to the African American legacy and the...

At the height of the Korean War, President Truman launched one of the most important intelligence-gathering operations in history. So valuable were the mission's findings about the North Korean-Soviet-Chinese alliance that it is no stretch to say they prevented World War III.

The names of few medieval monarchs and their queens are better known than Eleanor of Aquitaine, uniquely queen of France and queen of England, and her second husband Henry II. Although academically labeled "medieval," their era was the violent transition from the Dark Ages, when countries' borders were defined with fire and sword. If princes fought for their succession to crowns, the princesses were traded—usually by their mothers—to strangers for political power without the bloodshed.

Since its publication on September 30, 1868, Little Women has been one of America's favorite stories. While we now think of it as a girls' book, it was initially read by both boys and girls, men and women of all ages. Professor Anne Boyd Rioux, who read it in her 20s, tells us how Louisa May Alcott came to write the book and drew inspiration for her story from her own life. Rioux sees the novel's beating heart in its honest look at adolescence and its inspiring vision of young women's resilience and hope.

Experience the front lines of history in Men at War—a powerful audiobook anthology narrated by Vietnam veteran Mike Vendetti. This collection unites legendary works by Sun Tzu, Erich Maria Remarque, William Faulkner, Thomas Boyd, Ambrose Bierce, Liam O'Flaherty, and Ernest Hemingway, exploring the tactics, tragedy, and triumph of war across cultures and centuries. From the cold logic of The Art of War to the devastating realism of All Quiet on the Western Front, each selection plunges listeners into the chaos of battle and the haunting silence that follows.

In a trio of popular gender rituals—sorority rush, beauty pageants, and the Confederate Pageant of the Natchez (Mississippi) Pilgrimage—young white southern women have readily ditched contemporary modes of dress and comportment for performances of purity, gentility, and deference. Clearly, the ability to "do" white southern womanhood, convincingly and on cue, has remained a valued performance. Based on ethnographic research and taped interviews, Southern Beauty goes behind the scenes of the three rituals to explore the motivations and rewards associated with participation.

Bonaventura! This here, is a frenetic, kinetic, and eclectic, variety podcast covering performative topics like Cinema, Music, History, Art, Politics & Philosophy. Always an august, yet unimpeachably heady Scientific, Scholastic, Academic and Pop Intellectual endeavor. Ad Astra!The pursuit of Truth in letters and in nature--despite the odds.Listen-in for more hot takes on: exotic films, extinct birds, great historical empires, "keynote philosophers", fringe science theoretics, socioeconomic policy, and biophysics galore.plus the miscellany, skinny vinny, and raw et cetera on swing jazz, rock n...

Host and producer John Boyd makes this podcast in the heart of Perthshire; Scotland's Big Tree Country. Truth, fiction, unsolicited opinion and extra information from around Scotland. A sound rich blend of audio drama and documentary radio.

Program speaking with individuals from all walks of life. Talking about events, health and other events.

A paranormal history podcast that draws from archaeology, historical records, and the real experts. Hosted by anthropology student and experienced paranormal investigator Ivy Boyd.

We are The Macabre Memoranda! A podcast hosted by three sisters with an interest in humanities darker, deadlier side. Tune in on the 13th of each month for a brand new story hand picked by one of the hosts. But please, use discretion when listening...

Join two museum professionals as they take you on a wild and often lighthearted tour through a virtual cabinet of curiosities, including the strangest artifacts and tales from historic sites and museums around the world! From ghost towns and death masks, to serial killers and US Presidents assassinated by bacteria, you have NO IDEA what you might find in The Morbid Museum!

The imprisonment and execution of Queen Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife, in 1536 was unprecedented in English history and never before has there been a book devoted entirely to her fall. But here Alison Weir has reassessed the evidence and created a richly researched and detailed portrait of the last days of one of the most influential and important figures in English history.

Taisha Koster (BA in anthropology) and Ivy Boyd (anthropology student) bring you fascinating stories of the stranger side of humanity. New episode every month.