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In this indelible memoir that recalls the life of her remarkable ninety-five-year old grandmother, Guardian journalist Aida Edemariam tells the story of modern Ethiopia—a nation that would undergo a tumultuous transformation from feudalism to monarchy to Marxist revolution to democracy, over...

This acclaimed best seller from popular historian Alison Weir is a fascinating look at the Tudor family dynasty and its most infamous ruler. The Six Wives of Henry VIII brings to life England’s oft-married monarch and the six wildly different but equally fascinating women who married him. Gripping from the first sentence to the last and loaded with fascinating details, Weir’s rich history is a perfect blend of scholarship and entertainment.

‘You think you’ve married a journalist, then, horrors, he becomes a politician.' 'Sarah Vine is the Bridget Jones of politics.' Plum Sykes 'Everyone in Westminster is talking about it.' The London Standard 'I take it all back; she's fabulous. Nobody in Westminster can afford not to buy this...

An astonishing journey into the heart of Nazi evil: a portrait of one of the darkest figures of Hitler’s Nazi elite—Reinhard Heydrich, the designer and executor of the Holocaust, chief of the Reich Main Security, including the Gestapo—interwoven with commentary by his wife, Lina, from the...

Army Wives goes beyond the sound bites and photo ops of military life to bring listeners into the hearts and homes of today's military wives. Biank tells the story of four typical Army wives who, in a flash, find themselves in extraordinary circumstances that ultimately force them to redefine who they are as women and wives.

At 15, Samra Zafar had big dreams for herself. She was going to go to university, and forge her own path. Then with almost no warning, those dreams were pulled away from her when she was suddenly married to a stranger at 17 and had to leave behind her family in Pakistan to move to Canada. Her new husband and his family promised that the marriage and the move would be a fulfillment of her dream, not a betrayal of it. But as the walls of their home slowly became a prison, Samra realized the promises were empty ones.

Marriage, Motorsports, and Mild ConfusionA fun Formula 1 podcast where a husband explains F1 to his curious (and sometimes confused) wife—perfect for new fans and couples!

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. In his ambition to provide a male heir to the throne, Henry VIII married six times. Divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, caused England’s break from the Catholic church in Rome. He went on to divorce Anne of Cleves and behead...

Experience the American Revolution through the eyes of Abigail Adams, the wife of one of the key players, John Adams. Her intimate letters, paired with a memoir by her grandson Charles Francis Adams, offer a vivid and eloquent glimpse into an era of tumult and transformation. Abigail’s letters reveal what it meant to live in the midst of battle, to grapple with food shortages, disease, and economic instability, all while raising four children singlehandedly and managing a household when her husband was engaged in political affairs miles away. These private letters, intended to be burned ...

"A Wife's Cancer Prods the FDA" is from the Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Gardiner Harris and narrated by Paul Ryden.

What happens when you put comedians in front of microphones around a pool table? While we do end up playing with the balls and cue sticks, we search the deepest parts of every place (mainly the Internet, and ourselves) for funny news stories, pop culture, relationship problems (who doesn't have those), the strangest/weirdest questions people ask on the Internet. Mix middle school humor with current events and you pretty much have us. Just don't tell our wives what we talk about down here.

Thoughtful analysis of our culture’s richest text: reality TV. Join host Bronte Jovevski deep diving into the Bravo cinematic universe - Real Housewives, Below Deck, Vanderpump Rules - and so much more! Plus, Kardashian Katch Ups and other Housewives adjacent material.

King Henry VIII is often portrayed as a strategic leader, relentlessly pursuing England‚As religious freedom. However, the stories of his six wives are frequently simplified to mere tales of chance encounters with a capricious king. In this insightful exploration, the author presents a different perspective Henry as a weak, vain man, easily swayed by his passions and manipulated by rival factions for political gain during a time of monumental change. Each of Henry‚As wives played a significant role, serving as political pawns who influenced the King‚As decisions, ultimately shaping the ...

In partnership with Texas Monthly, Mimi Swartz's "Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, Wives" is now available as an audio download, where the length and timeliness of a podcast meets the high-quality production of a full-length audio program. Many Americans today feel they don't hold the reins to their...

Hi, I’m Ariel the Fancy wife💅🏾✨🧿 and This all started for my love of the Housewives And Reality TV and Pop (black) ✊🏾 Culture 😉 I’m here I discuss All Topics That I enjoy that I hope you do to!🪄✨ But I’m going to do it with a pinch of love and understanding 🧿✨ Because we’re all human at the end of the day! So enjoy the entertainment ✨✨

Each week Saskia brings 4 interesting tech news stories and many, many questions. Lachlan tries to answer them and not get shouty.

"What Wives Want: To Keep Their Names. What Courts Call Them: Scofflaws." is from the October 24, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Motoko Rich and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Orlando Gunman's Wife Breaks Silence: 'I Was Unaware'" is from the November 01, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Goldman and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"A Composer and His Wife: Creativity Through Kink" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Zachary Woolfe and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

I'm a streamer, youtuber, writer and comedian who is addicted to video games and all things geek. I love football (soccer for my fellow Americans), movies, boxing, books, video games and more. Plus I'm old and know what life was like before the internet. This is a bi-weekly breakdown of what's happening in the world of entertainment, books, movies, video games and all things geek with a humorous spin. Lots of stories, jokes and tales of "how not to navigate the world of adulthood". Plus it's another excuse to surround myself with the vices I love which is really difficult when your wife hates ...