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During World War II, the United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was established for special operations, intelligence gathering, and analysis. Among its many missions was the training of foreign forces in tactics of propaganda, espionage, subversion, and sabotage. Following the war, the functions of the OSS were absorbed by the newly formed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This compelling Simple Sabotage Field Manual was designed to equip OSS agents with the tools to train citizen-saboteurs in executing subtle acts of sabotage aimed at disrupting industries and essential services in...

The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia.

For the truly well-rounded "intellectual," nothing fascinates so much as the subversive, the contrarian, the suppressed, and the bizarre. Richard Zacks has unloosed his admittedly strange mind and astonishing research abilities upon the entire spectrum of human knowledge, ferreting out endlessly fascinating facts, and stories guaranteed to make you laugh, gasp in wonder, and occasionally shudder at the depths of human depravity. The result of his labors is this quasi-encyclopedia that provides alternative takes on art, business, crime, science, medicine, sex (lots of that), and many other facets of human experience.

Mind Fields is a narrative non-fiction podcast that explores the "Sixth Domain" of warfare: the human mind. This series traces the terrifying evolution of psychological operations (PsyOps) from the ancient world to the digital frontier.Through historical case studies, expert analysis, and declassified documents, Mind Fields reveals how the tools of statecraft—propaganda, subversion, and influence—have been democratized, automated, and weaponized by Artificial Intelligence. It asks the critical question: In a world of deepfakes and generative AI, how do we defend the one thing we can't ...

The Origin of Species sold out on the first day of its publication in 1859. It is the major book of the 19th century and one of the most readable and accessible of the great revolutionary works of the scientific imagination. Though, in fact, little read, most people know what it says—at least they think they do. The Origin of Species was the first mature and persuasive work to explain how species change through the process of natural selection. Upon its publication, the book began to transform attitudes about society and religion.

A brilliant young historian offers a vital, comprehensive international military history of the Cold War in which he views the decade-long superpower struggles as one of the three great conflicts of the twentieth century alongside the two World Wars, and reveals how bloody the ""Long Peace""...

In HistoryLink’s Field Notes podcast, we journey with users ‘in the field’ to experience Washington state history through a curated selection of HistoryLink articles.

This is a riveting account of my personal experiences from the front lines of the Great War. As a humble Lieutenant of Chasseurs, my perspective is not of grand strategy, but of the day-to-day realities faced by my regiment on our small section of the battlefield. This is not just history, its my lived experience. (Summary by the author)

An exhilarating collection of letters and stories from the world-renowned Explorers Club, featuring firsthand accounts of crossing boundaries and making history over the past century For centuries, explorers from all over the globe have traveled the far reaches of what the world has to offer...

A new student-led podcast dedicated to talking about Anthropology and Archaeology

In the Field (1914-1915) by Marcel Dupont. I have merely tried to make a written record of some of the hours I have lived through during the course of this war. A modest Lieutenant of Chasseurs, I cannot claim to form any opinion as to the operations which have been carried out for the last nine months on an immense front. I only speak of things I have seen with my own eyes, in the little corner of the battlefield occupied by my regiment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-field-1914-1915-by-marcel-dupont--6730075/support.

Explore the Field of Reeds, a paradise in ancient Egyptian mythology representing the afterlife for the virtuous. It is a lush landscape filled with reeds, symbols of rebirth and resilience. The Field of Reeds is closely connected to the Egyptians' belief in the cyclical nature of life and their agricultural practices, where the Nile River provided fertile land. This idyllic afterlife served as a place for the deceased to enjoy eternal bliss and continue their earthly activities. Today, the Field of Reeds continues to symbolize hope and transcendence, reminding us of the human desire for ...

Journey through World War I like never before as Victor Dorff provides a gripping, on-the-ground perspective of the terrifying scenes from the frontlines.

Delve into the fascinating life and work of Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain, during his time abroad. Journey alongside Twain and fellow humorist, Eugene Field, as they encounter a diverse range of people, places, and experiences. Brought together for the first time by author Henry Fischer, this podcast paints a vivid picture of their adventures.

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Heritage firearms, the great outdoors and faith and meaning to the truth behind craftsmanship. Support the show ➝ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/northernwings Subscribe for exclusive updates ➝ https://www.northernwingsandclays.com

Dit is het podcastkanaal van het In Flanders Fields Museum. Het museum brengt het historische verhaal van de Eerste Wereldoorlog in de West-Vlaamse frontstreek. Het is gevestigd in de heropgebouwde Lakenhallen van Ieper, een belangrijk symbool van oorlogsleed en van wederopstanding.Website: www.inflandersfields.beFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InFlandersFieldsMuseumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inflandersfieldsmuseum/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/IFFmuseum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series exploring the past, present and future of the field hospital in the British Army and its personnel.

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