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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.

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.

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...

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.

The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery is a podcast for cemetery lovers, preservationists, and even those who've never walked among the graves. Join hosts Jennie and Dianne as they explore old cemeteries and learn the stories of those buried within their walls. After all, every death had a life, and every life had a story.

Who were the Gestapo officers? Were they merely banal paper shufflers, or were they recognizably evil? Were they motivated by an eliminationist anti-Semitism? Did the average German know about the mass murder of Jews and other undesirables while they were happening? Exactly how was Nazi terror applied in the daily lives of ordinary Jews and Germans? Eric A. Johnson answers these questions as he explores the roles of the individual and of society in making terror work.

In Tales of Ordinary Times we discover the stories from history that you didn't know existed. There are (almost) no kings and queens here, just the extraordinary ordinariness of everyday life. Episodes range from the creation of public parks to why you used to be able to rent a pineapple and everything in between. Presented by historian Dr Ruth Colton and self-declared history superfan Emma Richmond, the podcast is two friends' journey through some of the most fascinating parts of the past. Tales of Ordinary Times is brought to you by Our Stories. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, Our ...

The historical and cultural context of music of the Renaissance at home, in court, in Shakespeare's theatre and beyond.

Based on the acclaimed HBO documentary, the astonishing true story of how one American couple transported fifty Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Austria to America in 1939—the single largest group of unaccompanied refugee children allowed into the United States—for readers of In the Garden...

Classic G X O GENERATION X-TRA ORDINARY The podcast nobody asked for. is shut down. HOWEVER SOMETHING NEW IS COMING. GXO-V2 A different kind of podcast. My hope is that GXO-V2 will be a unique and humorous experience. With that being said my plan is to do a podcast reminiscent of the variety shows of the past from radio and television. Maybe a dash or two from the old Jack Benny radio show, add ½ cup of Hee Haw, 2 tablespoons of SCTV, and mix it well with a quart of LAUGH IN. Bake for one hour and pray we have something that don’t suck. The new website is gxo-v2.com 7-5-25

🎙️Real Stories. Real History. Real People.Engage with YOUR VOICE in the ongoing, and exponentially growing digital-industrial revolution in the global village where voices feel harder to hear than ever. I offer honesty, humour, directness, authenticity, depth, breadth, and democratic voice to ALL Canadians. Critically thoughtful, original, on-the-nose, engaging, & fun. Interweaving global history, travel, pop culture, rock 'n' roll, movies, sports, space, and technology. As "The Dealer of Perspectives," I look for determined, committed Canadians of GRIT... people like YOU, YOUR FAMILY,...

Invisible Heroes of World War II documents 10 fascinating true stories of a diverse group of soldiers and noncombatants from all over the world, including African Americans, women, and Native Americans, who fought with the Allies during World War II. These heroes made significant contributions in the war effort, and sometimes gave their lives for freedom and liberty, often without much recognition or fanfare. All served with valor and distinction as part of the massive Allied forces who fought to free the world from tyranny and oppression.