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“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust.""—Newsweek Now available in audio for the first time, Christopher R. Browning’s shocking account of how a unit of...

4 stories of resilience, mutual aid, and radical rebellion that will transform how we understand the Great Depression Drawing on little-known stories of working people, What Can We Learn from the Great Depression? amplifies voices that have been long omitted from standard histories of the...

**One of AudioFile Magazine's Best Audiobooks of 2019** "The winning combination of George Newbern's engaging narration and Rick Atkinson's vivid new work of history--the first in a planned trilogy about the American Revolution--brings to life what could have been a dry account of Revolutionary...

Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice is a beacon of hope for understanding America's complex racial landscape. Through rigorous historical research and compelling narrative storytelling, this book illuminates the past's intersections of Christianity, race, and place, offering profound insights for today's world. Beyond history, Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice empowers listeners with practical recommendations, encouraging them to rethink and reshape their own communities for justice.

“Gerald Ford is probably remembered more for how he got to the presidency than for what he did there. In this brilliant book, Richard Norton Smith tells the rest of the story. On every other page I found something I didn’t know, bringing new and important insights into how Ford kept the...

New York Times Bestseller From the first FDNY chief to respond to the 9/11 attacks, an intimate memoir and a tribute to those who died that others might live When Chief Joe Pfeifer led his firefighters to investigate an odor of gas in downtown Manhattan on the morning of 9/11, he had no idea...

Ordinary Nigerians, Vol. 1: The Roots of Empire uncovers hidden stories of life under colonial rule. From a death that reshaped native healthcare, to a marriage torn apart by law, and a love story undone in court, this three-part volume reveals how colonial power reached into the most intimate corners of Nigerian life. Through vivid narration and a rich, immersive soundscape, the podcast restores forgotten voices, reminding us that history is not only made by the powerful or popular, but also by ordinary Nigerians.

May 10, 1940. The Netherlands was swarming with Third Reich troops. In seven days it's entirely occupied by Nazi Germany. Joining a small resistance cell in the Dutch city of Haarlem were three teenage girls: Hannie Schaft, and sisters Truus and Freddie Oversteegen, who would soon band together to form a singular female underground squad.

Artem Chapeye reveals his war, intimate and senseless, withholding nothing about his motivations, his nightmares, his new relationship with the world. Here one man, a pacifist turned fighter, a story writer turned soldier considers the reasons for and reactions to war on a very personal level. Chapeye investigates his role in the Ukrainian people's defense against the Russian army and his responsibilities as a father, a writer, a soldier, and a man of conviction.

Ordinary Observations is the radio equivalent of knowing enough to know you’re wrong, but knowing too little to care about the details. It gives enough for a passing grade and leaves room to figure out the rest along the way. Join Jack as he discusses a bizarre potpourri of ideas, occurrences, personalities, and problems from all imaginable corners of the globe, across all of recorded history. Host: Jack Williamson This is a podcast from K103 Göteborgs Studentradio

A biweekly podcast about people who fight back.

A podcast about the mundane and the beautiful. An attempt to capture just a few of the ordinary, every day. A roadmap for meeting people right where they are, living stories that may never make headlines, but do make us feel deeper for and nearer to our neighbors. We believe the ordinary houses the extraordinary. Ordinary Story is brought to you BitterSweet and produced by Angela Wu, Carolina Soto, Obi Okolo, Robert Winship, and Kate Schmidgall. Sound design, mixing, and editing by Robert Winship. https://bittersweetmonthly.com/series/ordinary-story

This groundbreaking international bestseller lays to rest many myths about the Holocaust: that Germans were ignorant of the mass destruction of Jews, that the killers were all SS men, and that those who slaughtered Jews did so reluctantly. Hitler's Willing Executioners provides conclusive...

Stories for people who only attend church on Christmas and Easter.

The Supreme Court has done the unimaginable, repealing the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and stripping Americans of a fundamental right: abortion access. On the latest season of Ordinary Equality, hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson ask: what now? What does resisting bans and seeking care look like in a world without federal protection of abortion access? How can we build community and support the most vulnerable? How are abortion providers in states where abortion was already severely restricted working around the system? Join us as we decipher the future of abortion access and explore the ...

Hosted by curator and archival researcher Kaitlyn B. Jones, The Black Ordinary Podcast platforms artists, community-based archives, and archival projects working to preserve the histories and culture of Black-American people. Each episode introduces listeners and viewers to Black artists, Black community archivists, and Black historians that are redefining how they interact with institutional archives and substituting traditional museum-based archival practices for a more community-centered approach.From unique community-owned licensing models to art-based traditions and intergenerational oral...

Welcome to the QTO Podcast, your go-to platform for artists to share their stories, experiences, and insights. Dive into in-depth interviews and lively conversations where artists reveal their creative journeys, challenges, and proudest achievements. Whether you're an aspiring artist looking for inspiration or a fan eager to connect with your favourite creators, the QTO Podcast is here to spark your creativity and deepen your connection with the arts.

Beyond the Ordinary” is a podcast that delves into the extraordinary aspects of everyday life. It’s a journey into the unknown, exploring the mysteries and wonders that often go unnoticed in our daily routines. Each episode invites listeners to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the unexpected. From thought-provoking conversations with trailblazers to deep dives into fascinating subjects, “Beyond the Ordinary” challenges perceptions, sparks curiosity, and celebrates the extraordinary in the ordinary. Tune in and embark on a journey beyond the conventional, into a world where ...

Celebrating and commemorating local women’s history. Each episode features women talking about other women, living and historical. Shortlisted for the 2025 Victorian local History Awards.

Beyond The Ordinary is the podcast introducing the visionaries who don’t just ask “What if…?” – they go on to make it happen. Combining video content with previously unheard insights from behind the scenes, the series reveals how these athletes are able to turn ideas that sound impossible into history-making feats. From wingsuit flying through Tower Bridge to landing a plane on a helipad, to smashing the ski jumping world record – Beyond The Ordinary is your feed for serious inspiration.