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In this exceptional cultural history, Atlantic Senior Editor Ronald Brownstein—“one of America's best political journalists (The Economist)—tells the kaleidoscopic story of one monumental year that marked the city of Los Angeles’ creative peak, a glittering moment when popular culture...

"Rock" is a podcast dedicated to all things rock. From the gritty garage band beginnings to the stadium-filling anthems, each episode dives deep into the riffs, rebels, and revolutions that define the rock genre. The podcast features interviews with iconic rock stars, behind-the-scenes stories, and discussions on classic and contemporary rock music. Listeners get exclusive insights into the making of legendary albums and the untold stories from the road. "Rock" is where rock's past, present, and future collide, bringing listeners the sounds and stories that shaped a generation. Tune in to feel...

Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll transports listeners back in time to witness the remarkable evolution of the American restaurant chef in the 1970s and 1980s. Andrew Friedman goes inside Chez Panisse and other Bay Area restaurants to show how the politically charged backdrop of Berkeley helped spark...

Episode 1: IntroductionIntroduce the podcast and its host.Give a brief overview of Dwayne Johnson's life and career.Discuss the themes that will be explored in the podcast.Episode 2: The Early YearsDwayne Johnson's childhood and family background.His experiences growing up in a military family.His early interest in sports and entertainment.Episode 3: The Wrestling YearsDwayne Johnson's rise to fame in the WWE.His most memorable matches and feuds.His impact on the wrestling industry.Episode 4: The Movie StarDwayne Johnson's transition to Hollywood.His most successful movies.His working ...

William Warde Fowler was a remarkable polymath whose early pursuits in natural history paved the way for his esteemed reputation as an authority on the history and religious traditions of ancient Rome. He is often regarded as a peer of James Frazer in the nuanced understanding of Roman beliefs and their profound influence on the character of the Roman people. Beyond his scholarly contributions, Professor Frazer was also celebrated for his expertise in ornithology, serving as curator of the Parks and the Botanic Garden in Oxford. In 1910, he made history as the first lay Sub-Rector of Oriel ...

Welcome to Stories From The Rock! Listen to the stories that hold Gibraltar together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long before paleontology and comparative anatomy took shape as scientific fields in the late 18th century, humanity was aware that certain animal species had vanished from existence. The word extinction initially referred to the extinguishing of flames or settling debts, but it wasnt until 1784 that it was officially linked to the complete disappearance of a species. In 1901, Frederic A. Lucas authored a comprehensive exploration of vertebrate animals, with their sole evidence residing in the fossil records. This work primarily examines vertebrates, spanning from fish to mammals. - Summary by ...

Dive into The Rock of Chickamauga, a gripping installment in the Civil War series that explores a pivotal moment in the Western theater. Following the previous volumes—The Guns of Bull Run, The Guns of Shiloh, The Scouts of Stonewall, The Sword of Antietam, and The Star of Gettysburg—this tale centers on the courageous Dick Mason, who stands strong on the Northern side. Reconnecting with familiar friends, this romance intertwines personal valor with the larger struggle of a nation. (Summary from the Foreword)

In the early 1960s, the nation was on track to fulfill its destiny in what was being called "the American Century." Baby boomers and rock & roll shared the country's optimism and energy. For "one brief, shining moment" in the early 1960s, both President John F. Kennedy and young people across the country were riding high. The dream of a New Frontier would soon give way, however, to a new reality involving assassinations, the Vietnam War, Cold War crises, the civil rights movement, a new feminist movement, and various culture wars.

When Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, it was the worst natural disaster Australians had ever experienced. Stationed in the city with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, Patricia Collins not only lived through Tracy but was part of the massive clean-up effort. This is her extraordinary story. Rock and Tempest contains astonishing first-person accounts of terror and uncertainty as well as courage and survival. It is fascinating and moving, and absolutely essential listening.

Desde los himnos que marcaron generaciones hasta las bandas que rompieron esquemas, Rock en la Sangre es un viaje narrativo por la historia del rock en español y en inglés. Cada episodio se sumerge en los momentos clave, los discos que cambiaron el rumbo de la música y las historias humanas detrás de los riffs más potentes. Una serie documental sonora con el sello de Podlatino.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of No Easy Day comes a thrilling World War II story of the American airborne soldiers who captured a Japanese-held island fortress “Rock Force is a beautifully told story of war: the friendships, the courage and despair, and the terror... One of...

High on a cliff in Hawaii in 1807, an irrepressibly curious native boy dives into the sea and swims to an American merchant ship anchored offshore, embarking on an extraordinary adventure that will change history.

In his 1967 megahit "San Francisco," Scott McKenzie sang of "people in motion" coming from all across the country to San Francisco, the white-hot center of rock music and anti-war protests. At the same time, another large group of young Americans was also in motion, less eagerly, heading for the jungles of Vietnam.

Dive into a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the War between the States, where dark forces and sinister powers lurk just beneath the surface. - Summary by Weird Tales, February 1939

Look around. Clearly, we humans are radically different from the other creatures on this planet. But why? Where are the Bronze Age beavers? The Iron Age iguanas? Byron Reese argues that we owe our special status to our ability to imagine the future and recall the past, escaping the perpetual present that all other living creatures are trapped in. Envisioning human history as the development of a societal superorganism he names Agora, Reese shows us how this escape enabled us to share knowledge on an unprecedented scale, and predict—and eventually master—the future.

From the Stooges and MC to Grand Funk Railroad and Ted Nugent, to the White Stripes, Eminem, and Kid Rock, and whole casts of other great bands and performers, Detroit has always produced louder, more rumbling, more subversive rock music than any city in the world. In Detroit Rock City, listeners get to hear the stories straight from the participants themselves: the singers, the guitar slingers, the fans, the reporters, the promoters, even the guys who hand-made amps to be louder and crunchier than the competition’s.

Host Sean Kellerman and Daniel Courtwright give you the latest and most extensive KU sports coverage everyday. Additionally, coverage of the Chiefs, Royals and more with a unique and fun-spin on sports

Professors Dr. Courtland Lewis and Matt Alschbach offer a fun and academic analysis of Rock and Metal acts from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. This research-driven podcast relies on primary and secondary sources, and NEVER uses A.I. in any capacity.

From anthems that defined generations to the bands that reshaped music history, Rock in the Blood is a narrative journey through the legends of rock, in Spanish and English. Each episode dives deep into iconic moments, groundbreaking albums, and the stories behind the riffs. A Podlatino original audio documentary series.