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“Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is burning!” This phrase was supposedly uttered by announcers during the 1977 World Series as flames rose above Yankee Stadium, and it became a defining expression of a turbulent time in American history. Throughout the 1970s, a wave of arson coursed through American cities, destroying entire neighborhoods home to poor communities of color.

A history of the Crusades. Out of the chaos of Muslim tribal warfare and regional animosity arose a military genius such as Islam had never known: Saladin. Uniting the sultanates of Cairo and Damascus, Saladin created a single powerful state. Luring the crusaders into an ill-considered confrontation, he destroyed their army at the Battle of Hattin in 1187, leaving the few remaining crusaders clinging perilously to a series of towns and forts along the Levantine coast. Into this desperate situation stepped the most formidable warrior of the age, Richard the Lion-Hearted.

Frank Willders is a brave young member of the London Fire Brigade - Willie is his mischievous but helpful younger brother. The two of them encounter a cast of unforgettable characters as Frank and his companions perform heroic rescues and fight the never-ending battle against the flames. Meanwhile the mysterious and sinister Gorman is hatching dark plots, lovely Emma Ward has set Willie’s heart on fire, and Mrs. Denman can’t forgive the courageous fireman who carried her out of a burning building in her nightclothes! All these and more come together in a rousing adventure and inspiring ...

October 1917, heralded as the culmination of the Russian Revolution, remains a defining moment in world history. Even a hundred years after the events that led to the emergence of the world's first self-proclaimed socialist state, debate continues over whether, as historian E. H. Carr put it decades ago, these earth-shaking days were a "landmark in the emancipation of mankind from past oppression" or "a crime and a disaster." 

Through most of the Roaring '20s, Jack Dempsey was the heavyweight champion of the world. With his fierce good looks and matchless dedication to the kill, he was a fighter perfectly suited to his time. In A Flame of Pure Fire, renowned sports writer Roger Kahn not only chronicles the thrilling, brutal bouts of the Manassa Mauler, but also illustrates how the tumultuous 1920s shaped Dempsey - and how the champ, in turn, left an indelible mark on sports and American history.

A powerful, character-driven narrative of the Korean War from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who helped uncover some of its longest-held and darkest secrets. The war that broke out in Korea on a Sunday morning seventy years ago has come to be recognized as a critical turning point in modern...

America in the antebellum years was a deeply troubled country, divided by partisan gridlock and ideological warfare. The Civil War that followed brought America to the brink of self-destruction. But it also created a new country from the ruins of the old one - bolder and stronger than ever. No event in the war was more destructive, or more important, than William Sherman's legendary march through Georgia - crippling the heart of the South's economy, freeing thousands of slaves, and marking the beginning of a new era.

You will never be a leper, nor will any Sister of our Order. This remarkable assurance came from Mother Marianne of Molokai, the Quiet Flame referenced in our title. As a devoted Sister of St. Francis, she dedicated 30 years of her life on the island, providing care and compassion to those suffering from leprosy during and after the time of Father Damien. Mother Mariannes words were powerful and true; none of the Sisters ever contracted the disease, a testament to their unwavering dedication and the love they shared with the lepers. This inspiring story of a remarkable nun is penned by the ...

Edward awakens aboard a ship crossing the Atlantic, returning from the Great War, but he is haunted by fragmented memories of his identity and past. This captivating journey chronicles his path to recovery as he gradually uncovers the profound impact the War has had on him, the people he encounters, and his family. (Summary by Simon Evers)

This is the true story of four brave women secretly sent into the darkness of Nazi-occupied France to carry out Winston Churchill’s plan to "set Europe ablaze." Caught in a web of deception surrounding the preparations for the D-Day invasion, their mission ended in betrayal and sacrifice. An engrossing history based on first-hand interviews with agents of the Special Operations Executive and revelations about the secret organization and the courageous women who served it.

From near-suicidal RAF attacks in 1940 through to the dawn of the jet age in 1945, Flames in the Sky captures the astonishing drama, intensity, heroism, and incomparable exhilaration of the World War Two air war like no other book. This epic global struggle between Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mustangs, Mosquitos, Messerschmitts, Zeros, Kamikazes, and more is brought vividly to life by a writer who was himself in the thick of the action.

The Gas and Flame Men explores how these famous baseball men, along with an eclectic mix of polo players, collegiate baseball and football stars, professors, architects, and prominent social figures all came together in the Chemical Warfare Service. Jim Leeke examines their service and its long-term effects on their physical and mental health-and on Major League Baseball and the world of sports.

Flame Tree Story is a storytelling podcast exploring how our actions shape who we are—and how who we are shapes what we do. Each episode spotlights true stories from community and workplace storytelling events, inviting storytellers and listeners alike to discover how purpose and identity weave together.Hosted by Whitney Fry and Mike Myers, the podcast amplifies voices and experiences that spark empathy, strengthen connection, and inspire collaborative action. Join us as we connect through the power of story.Flame Tree Story is produced by Story First Design. For more information—or to ...

Flames of Freedom is a docudrama chronicling how forty-two courageous Jews risked their lives in 1733 to cross the Atlantic Ocean, hoping to settle in the American colony of Georgia. They were fleeing the Portuguese Inquisition, murderous pogroms of Eastern Europe, and antisemitism in England to build a future with religious freedom and economic opportunity. They gambled with their lives and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on the slim chance they would be allowed to settle in the new American colony of Georgia to be founded by James Oglethorpe. Nothing about this journey from oppression to ...

Joe Aguiar and Robbie McCluskey explore everything that's happened to humans since they harnessed fire. Homo Sapiens are the most intelligent animal on Earth, but sometimes, we forget that we are animals. Understanding where we are has a lot to do with where we came from. We'll be exploring both to better understand today and the future.

Dive into the enchanting world of Ugandan folklore with Rosetta Baskervilles captivating collection, first published in 1925. As the wife of missionary George Baskerville, Rosetta gathered tales that weave together the rich tapestry of Baganda culture. Discover origin stories, such as how the flame tree came to be and the legend of Nsangis tears. Delight in fairy tales like The Buffalo Maiden and The River Fairy, where the clever hare takes center stage as the beloved trickster, especially in tales like The Elephant That Wanted to Dance and The Hare Who Earned a Cow and a Chieftainship. This ...

Fifteen Minutes Ov Flame has been streaming and podcasting since 2015. It's a daily, deep dive into politics, history, power, esoterica, and magic, past, present and future. Unscripted, it comes straight from the flow and inspiration of Robert Phoenix, researcher, commentator, explorer and diviner of the obscure, arcane and painfully obvious. Tune in live or just enjoy the podcasts.

“The Flamethrowers” captures the punch-you-in-the-mouth energy and sound of right-wing talk radio. Host Justin Ling takes us from the fringe preachers and conspiracy peddlers of the 1920s to the political firestorm that rages today. With humour and candour, Ling examines the appeal of broadcasters like Rush Limbaugh, who found a sleeping audience, radicalized it, and became an accidental kingmaker — culminating in the election of Donald Trump.

🎙️ Disclosure & the Forbidden Archives Unsealed: Return of the Flamewith Mary Varner Zimmerman“The skies are no longer silent… and neither are we.”Step beyond the veil of silence. Enter a realm where classified truths awaken, and forgotten lineages rise beneath the stars.Hosted by Mary Varner Zimmerman — educator, experiencer, seer, and emissary of the stars — this podcast unveils the once-forbidden, weaving science and spirit into a single flame of remembrance. From UAP encounters to ancient soul contracts, Disclosure & the Forbidden Archives Unsealed leads you through the ...