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It is November 12, 1941, and the world is at war. In Shanghai, just weeks before Pearl Harbor, thousands celebrate the birthday of China's founding father, Sun Yat-sen, in a new city center built to challenge European imperialism. Across town, crowds of Shanghai residents from all walks of life attend the funeral of China's wealthiest woman, the Chinese-French widow of a Baghdadi Jewish businessman whose death was symbolic of the passing of a generation that had seen Shanghai's rise to global prominence. But it is the racetrack that attracts the largest crowd of all. 

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER November 1958: the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses—a drab white former plow horse named Snowman—and his rider, Harry de Leyer. They were the...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table with the second volume of Pyles captivating retelling. This installment delves into the legendary tales of Percival, Tristram, and Launcelot of the Lake, bringing their heroic adventures to life. Join Maggie Travers as she narrates these timeless stories filled with chivalry, romance, and valor.

1935. The Great Depression. Detroit is ranked as the hardest hit city in America. Speramus Meliora Resurgent Cineribus Akin to a miracle something incredible began to happen. Detroit began to win in a way that had never been seen before…or since. The Tigers, Lions and Red Wings all won their first Championships. An unknown Joe Louis would rise to international super stardom. Speed boat racing, tennis, track and field, golf, bowling, swimming, firearms…champions all and all from Detroit. In this calendar year the city could claim 33 national championships. A celebration followed that has ...

Nineteenth-century reformer Susan B. Anthony advocated for many causes, including limitations on alcohol access and abolition of slavery. However, she is best known for her tireless efforts as a suffragist seeking equal and civil rights for women. Nellie Bly was a courageous and feisty female reporter for Joseph Pulitzer's The World newspaper in the late 1800s. In this landmark interview, Anthony discusses her history in several areas of social reform.

La vie des sportifs de haut niveau demande beaucoup de sacrifices et pour accéder au podium, certains sont obligés de faire des choix qui impactent leur quotidien.À l’occasion des JO de Paris, Citéco a souhaité s’intéresser à la vraie vie des champions, loin des paillettes et des médias, et mettre en lumière le quotidien économique des athlètes de haut niveau.Sacrifices ? sponsors ? subventions ? récompenses ? médiatisation ?« La vraie vie des champions » recueille des témoignages sans filtre sur le quotidien des athlètes. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/...

Join Capital XTRA Breakfast’s Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie as they shine a light on the untold stories of Black heroes who changed the world. From pioneering astronauts and groundbreaking artists to fearless activists and hidden trailblazers, each episode uncovers the remarkable lives of those who deserve to be celebrated. Inspiring, powerful, and packed with history you won’t find in the textbooks, this podcast is a celebration of Black excellence, past and present.

How do you build a full volleyball team from scratch, starting with 2 players practising on a tiny patch of grass, and catapult them onto centre court to win gold at the Canadian National Championships? Well, Coach Sis Phant did just that ~ with Team Harmony, just north of Toronto. And it was no accident. As I interview each player, join me in discovering how the deliberate focus from Coach Sis on respect, kindness and connection developed a powerful loyalty that motivated them to bring their A game to every single touch of the ball. The best part of this story? I never predicted that I'd ...

Scale Modelling - History

Melissa Stockwell has been a restless force of nature from the time she was a little girl speeding around her neighborhood on her bike, to her tumbles and spills as a high-level gymnast and Olympic hopeful, to joining the ROTC in college as an outlet for her patriotism and love of America.    

Suite à l’Affaire Saint Boy des JO de Tokyo, la Fédération Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne est actuellement en débat au sujet de la suppression de l’équitation au sein du pentathlon moderne après les Jeux Olympiques 2024, un choc pour les athlètes. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Wir hatten vor zwei Jahren einen kleinen Traum, und zwar einen eigenen Fußball-Podcast. Und den haben wir nun in einer Kurzschlussaktion einfach umgesetzt. Wir wissen, dass es schon 500 Fußball-Podcasts gibt - im schlimmsten Fall sind wir der 501., im besten Fall sind wir der einzige, der sich vor allem mit Amateurfußball auseinandersetzt. Aber nicht nur, wir (Florian und Martin) blicken auch in die große Fußballwelt und erzählen uns vor allem gegenseitig Anekdoten (weil darum gehts ;-) ). Nein, es geht darum, euch auf eine Reise mitzunehmen. Auf eine Reise in unsere Fußballwelt. Eine ...

The Wild N' Woolly Ozarks is a podcast that explore the history of the Ozarks and how we came to be through literature, stories of the past and other interesting topics. Follow along with Champ Herren as he navigates through his first-time podcast shot at the banks of Dry Creek Missouri.Follow Us as we start this journey!TikTok @wildnwoolyozarksInsta @wildnwoollyozarksFacebook Cline Champion Herren

Welcome to our podcast series from the Journal of Biophilic Design, where we interview workplace consultants, futurists, interior designers, architects, urban planners and those working in healthcare, wellbeing and other industries to find out the latest on Biophilic Design. www.journalofbiophilicdesign.com

Disabled, Former MP, Councillor and author: A Socialist who wants people to survive and have a better life.Rob Pyne is the author of, "Struggle and Resistance in the Far North".