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Brought to you by Penguin. An erudite and entertaining history of Moscow, a city whose rich past offers crucial insight into contemporary global politics Moscow stands at the centre of a nation comprising eleven percent of the globe’s landmass, eleven time zones and nearly one hundred and...

Singapore's transformation from a 14th-century fishing village to a modern global hub is one of history's most striking success stories. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the island's strategic rise, beginning with its early mention in Javanese and Chinese records as Temasek, a trading outpost of the Srivijaya and Majapahit empires. The narrative pivots with Sir Stamford Raffles' 1819 landing, establishing a British East India Company trading post that grew into a crown colony. We explore the colonial era's multicultural fabric—Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Eurasian communities—and the ...

In June 1631, pirates from Algiers and armed troops of the Turkish Ottoman Empire, led by the notorious pirate captain Morat Rais, stormed ashore at the little harbor village of Baltimore in West Cork. They captured almost all the villagers and bore them away to a life of slavery in North Africa. The prisoners were destined for a variety of fates—some would live out their days chained to the oars as galley slaves, while others would spend long years in the scented seclusion of the harem or within the walls of the Sultan's palace. 

Do you ever wonder what you would have done during some unprecedented world event? You’re doing it right now. Too often we find ourselves feeling crushed because we can't stop seeing the obvious bullshit. Endless wars, people dying because they can't afford insulin, literally cooking the planet for quarterly profits; there's a trillion-dollar industry specifically designed to leave us feeling this way. If you are here, remember this. It isn't working on you. Being challenged makes us uncomfortable. Being uncomfortable makes us uncertain. Uncertainty allows for discomfort which in turns ...

In Village in the Jungle, Woolf draws from his experiences as a government agent in British imperialist-controlled Ceylon in the early twentieth century. The novel centers on a struggling family in a jungle village, navigating the harsh realities of their environment and confronting deep-seated human prejudices, superstitions, jealousy, violence, ignorance, and greed. As they endure these personal battles, they are also up against an indifferent foreign government that fails to understand or care for the lives of those it deems uncivilized. This poignant work offers a sympathetic perspective ...

Artios at Home Podcast Equipping Parents. Enriching Learning. Strengthening the Family. The Artios at Home Podcast is your weekly companion to the Artios experience—designed to keep parents connected, confident, and Christ-centered as they walk alongside their children’s learning journey. Each episode offers a window into what’s being taught in the Lower and Upper Elementary Smart Start classrooms, unpacking themes from history, literature, art, music, and theatre—all through the lens of a biblical worldview. Hosted by seasoned educators and Artios leaders, this short-form podcast ...

Step into the shoes of a young schoolgirl in Canandaigua, New York, as she navigates life during the tumultuous times of the Civil War. This captivating diary, narrated by MaryElizabeth, offers a unique glimpse into the daily struggles and triumphs of a girl growing up amid a nation divided.

Join Edward Tickner Edwardes, a former WWI Royal Army Medical Corps member turned vicar of Burpham, as he takes you on a captivating journey through the heart of an English village. With a keen naturalists eye reminiscent of Gilbert White, Edwardes explores the rhythms of village life month by month, weaving together stories of its people and the enchanting Sussex Downs. From beekeeping to the art of hitchhiking, Neighbourhood is a semi-fictionalized essay that beautifully captures the essence of rural living and the intricate tapestry of community. Discover the charm and challenges of village...

This podcast explores the daily life of the inhabitants of the small mountain village of Montaillou during the Middle Ages, as reconstructed by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie in his influential historical study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Urban Village Podcast Highlights The Village and the lives of Black Women ages 35-70+ that hold, 'The Village' together. Urban Village explores popular Urban Culture from a historical, political and economic view.

Sarah Longwell and Ben Wittes are watching “A French Village,” about the Nazi occupation of a small town in France. While the show first aired in France in 2009 (and ran through 2017), it's finding a new audience in the United States now that’s it been released on Amazon Prime. If you love the show, you’ll love this podcast. If you don’t know the show, you’ll still love this podcast.

EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE features conversations with voices of New York’s original creative underground. Host and blogger/mystery gonzo journalist EV GRIEVE has been chronicling the real estate, residents and restaurants of the East Village and the Lower East Side for nearly 20 years on his wildly popular ad-free blog evgrieve.com On EYE ON THE EAST VILLAGE, he interviews longtime downtown characters and legends who maintain the legacy of Manhattan’s last remaining cultural underground community. Although the neighborhood continues to change rapidly, his insider guests showcase the ...

Football Heaven brings to life rarely seen artifacts from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the stories behind how they shaped the game of football told directly from some of the most dynamic players and coaches of all time. Co-hosted by highly respected sports journalist and CBS Correspondent Aditi Kinkhabwala, Pro Football Hall of Fame Senior Advisor & Historian Joe Horrigan, and Pro Football Hall of Fame Vice President of Museum & Archives Jon Kendle.  Credits Co-Hosts: Aditi Kinkhabwala, Joe Horrigan, and Jon Kendle Production Company: Pro Football Hall of Fame Executive Producers: Joe ...