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NORTH: The Compass of Power explores how the idea of “North” became the silent engine of global influence — from economics and alliances to tech hubs, climate advantage, and the geopolitical race for the Arctic. This series pulls back the curtain on the forces shaping our world today and what the next 50 years of northern power might look like. For more thought-provoking, deeply engaging podcasts, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/

It was the war that changed everything, and yet it's been mostly forgotten: in 1935, Italy invaded Ethiopia. It dominated newspaper headlines and newsreels. It inspired mass marches in Harlem, a play on Broadway, and independence movements in Africa. As the British Navy sailed into the Mediterranean for a white-knuckle showdown with Italian ships, riots broke out in major cities all over the United States.

Andrei Lankov has gone where few outsiders have ever been. A native of the former Soviet Union, he lived as an exchange student in North Korea in the 1980s. He has studied it for his entire career, using his fluency in Korean and personal contacts to build a rich, nuanced understanding. In The Real North Korea, Lankov substitutes cold, clear analysis for the overheated rhetoric surrounding this opaque police state.

The author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible explores the history and potential future of civilization, tracing the converging crises of our age to the illusion of the separate self Our disconnection from one another and the natural world has mislaid the foundations of...

Immerse yourself in this captivating collection of tales that beautifully illustrate the rich tapestry of Native American culture. Each story is a journey through imagination, moral lessons, heartfelt emotions, and humor that may astonish and delight even the most unsuspecting listener. - Summary by afutterer

In North and South, we delve into the life of Margaret Hale, who is uprooted from her serene rural home in the South and thrust into the gritty, industrial town of Milton in Northern England. As she navigates the harsh realities of the industrial revolution, Margaret witnesses the fierce struggles between employers and workers, culminating in the first organized strikes. With a compassionate heart, she befriends the courageous working class, but her ideals clash with those of John Thornton, a wealthy cotton mill owner whose disdain for his workers ignites her fury. This compelling tale ...

In just over a hundred years - from the death of Muhammad in 632 to the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750 - the followers of the Prophet swept across the whole of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain. Their armies threatened states as far flung as the Franks in Western Europe and the Tang Empire in China. The conquered territory was larger than the Roman Empire at its greatest expansion, and it was claimed for the Arabs in roughly half the time.

"Damron's subtle pacing manages the tension perfectly." —AudioFile on Empire of Ice and Stone "Listen to this if you want to hear a narrator at the top of his game recount a fascinating—and at times disturbing—true story of adventure, disaster, discovery, cannibalism, and more. Will Damron...

Set against the backdrop of St. Helena Island in July 1863, North by Night immerses listeners in a fictional narrative inspired by the real-life experiences of Lieutenant Timothy Bradford, whose story echoes that of Captain V. B. Chamberlain of the Seventh Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was part of an expeditionary force that arrived in South Carolina in October 1861, tasked with occupying coastal islands and establishing a strategic base for military operations aimed at Charleston. The narrative vividly recounts the Union troops occupation of Beaufort on Port Royal Island and ...

The tale of The Frost-Giants Daughter stands as one of the earliest chronicles of Conans life, capturing the essence of his youth as a mercenary in the frosty lands of Nordheim, just north of his homeland, Cimmeria. In this gripping story, Conan finds himself as the sole survivor of a brutal battle on an icy plain, where eighty men have fallen in a fierce clash between Wulfheres Aesir warriors and the Vanir led by chieftain Bragi. As the exhausted Conan lies amidst the carnage, he is approached by the enchanting and haughty Atali, a semi-nude beauty draped in a gossamer veil that seems woven ...

In Eben Holden - A Tale of the North Country, we follow the poignant journey of young Willie Brower, an orphan who has lost both his parents and his home in the picturesque landscapes of northern Vermont. Taken in by the warm-hearted Eben Holden, affectionately known as Uncle Eb, Willie embarks on a westward adventure to escape the confines of an orphanage. Their travels lead them through the breathtaking Adirondacks and into the heart of the St. Lawrence valley. Uncle Eb, a natural storyteller, shares tales that deeply influence Willies ideals and aspirations. As the story unfolds, we witness...

This captivating recording features two poignant narratives from the Civil War era. The first is a compelling account by Cora Mitchel, who, in 1861, was a young girl from a Unionist family forced to flee their home in South Georgia for the safety of Rhode Island. Written in 1916, Coras story reveals the trials and tribulations faced during this tumultuous time. The second narrative comes from Charlotte St. Julien Ravenel of South Carolina, offering a contemporary journal entry written in the final months of the Civil War in 1865. Join us as we delve into these personal tales of resilience and ...

In this book, former North Korea lead foreign service officer at the US embassy in Seoul, Patrick McEachern, unpacks the contentious and tangled relationship between the Koreas in an approachable question-and-answer format. Why have the two Koreas developed politically and economically in such radically different ways? What are the origins of a divided Korean Peninsula? Who rules the two Koreas? How have three generations of the authoritarian Kim dictatorship shaped North Korea?

In 1893 Norwegian zoologist Fridtjof Nansen set sail for the North Pole in the Fram, a ship specially designed to be frozen into the polar ice cap, withstand its crushing pressures, and travel north with the sea's drift. Experts said that such a ship couldn't be built and that the mission was tantamount to suicide. Farthest North, first published in 1897 to great popular appeal, is the stirring first-person account of the Fram and her historic voyage. Nansen tells of his expedition's struggle against snowdrifts, polar bears, scurvy, and the endless polar night.

North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the larger, richer, liberal South, and which forces each and every person to play a role in the "theater state" even as it pays little more than lip service to the wellbeing of the overwhelming majority.

For the past few hundred years, most of what we’ve been taught about the native cultures of North America came from reports authored by the conquerors and colonizers who destroyed them. Now - with the technological advances of modern archaeology and a new perspective on world history - we are finally able to piece together their compelling true stories. In Ancient Civilizations of North America, Professor Edwin Barnhart, Director of the Maya Exploration Center, will open your eyes to a fascinating world you never knew existed - even though you’ve been living right next to it, or even on top of it.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Roger North, a distinguished member of the bar and parliament, who was not only a prominent biographer of the North family but also a passionate enthusiast of architecture, music, and fish. In this episode, we explore his love for aquaculture through fifteen captivating sketches of edible fish, complemented by a thought-provoking essay titled A Discourse of Fish and Fish Ponds. Experience the depth of his interests as narrated by Larry Wilson.

Hosted by LtCol Oliver North, USMC (Ret.)—combat-decorated Marine, historian, and Founder of Freedom Alliance—this series brings to life the defining events and heroes that shaped America’s character. From the Constitution to the “Miracle on Ice,” these stories honor the courage, patriotism, and innovation that make America the greatest nation on earth.

The North Pole, originally published in 1910, makes available Robert E. Peary's own account of his expedition in the Arctic. It provides hotly contested evidence that remains an indispensable key in deciding who deserved the coveted title "Discoverer of the North Pole". It is also a gripping adventure story that is impossible to put down.

🎙️ Explore North Augusta is your front-row seat to the stories, people, and places that make this riverfront city unforgettable. Hosted by Mayor Briton Williams, this monthly podcast takes you along for an in-depth exploration of scenic attractions to historic streets, bustling events to tucked-away gems. Whether you're a resident, visitor, or just curious, join us as we explore local culture, meet inspiring locals, uncover hidden history, and keep you in the know about everything happening in North Augusta, South Carolina.