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Thrilling tales of people and the wild.Join me, Michelle Douglass, wildlife producer and natural history super-fan, as we uncover the juiciest, strangest and most gripping true stories from our planet’s past.From perilous polar expeditions and extreme survival stories to animal myths, legends, and natural history’s heroes, villains and oddballs — each month we dive into one unforgettable true tale, and explore the social history behind it with an expert guest.The world is brilliantly beastly. Let’s explore. 🐾Discover more:Follow Beastly History on Insta @beastlyhistoryBeastly ...

A shocking expose of the reckless proliferation of bioweapon research and development facilities across the U.S. - and the threat this poses to everyday Americans. Battling a new generation of corporate giants and uncovering threats right in our own backyard, Kenneth King’s Germs Gone Wild reveals the massive expansion of America’s biodefense research labs and the culture of deception surrounding hundreds of facilities that have opened since 9/11.

Ambika Kamath and Melina Packer reveal how scientists studying animal behavior have long projected human norms and values onto animals while seeking to understand them. When scientific studies conclude that these norms and values are natural in animals, it makes it easier to think of them as natural in humans too. And because scientists, historically and to this day, largely belong to elite, powerful segments of society, the norms and values embedded into animal behavior science match those of the already powerful.

For The Wild is a slow media organization dedicated to land-based protection, co-liberation, and intersectional storytelling. We are rooted in a paradigm shift away from human supremacy, endless growth, and consumerism. Our work highlights impactful stories and deeply-felt meaning making as balms for these times.

For The Wild is a slow media organization dedicated to land-based protection, co-liberation, and intersectional storytelling. We are rooted in a paradigm shift away from human supremacy, endless growth, and consumerism. Our work highlights impactful stories and deeply-felt meaning making as balms for these times.

Wild Feminine offers a unique, holistic approach to reclaiming the power, spirit, and joy of the female body and to understanding its connection to creative energy flow. By restoring physical and energetic balance in the pelvic bowl, women can learn to care for themselves in a nourishing and respectful manner, heal spiritual fractures, and renew their relationship with the sacred feminine.

With Wild Mercy, Mirabai Starr shares the subversive wisdom and fierce compassion of the feminine mystic across cultural boundaries and throughout history. From saints and sages, to goddesses and archetypal energies, to contemporary teachers and seekers - you'll meet women who blazed a path that will illuminate your own.

Join host Lauren Turton and the team at Estudio Creativo on🌵 The Wild Baja Show: 🎙️ Exploring the People, Places, and Things of the Baja Peninsula. 🌊 From Tijuana to Cabo and everywhere in between. 🎬 Produced by @EstudioCreativo

In the final volume of the captivating Personal Narrative, we follow the extraordinary journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they explore the rich landscapes of South and Central America and the Caribbean. Starting in Angostura, the capital of Spanish Guiana at the time, both men recover from a serious illness contracted during their travels along the Orinoco River. Once restored, they set off again, traversing Spanish Guiana and Venezuela before reaching the coastal settlement of Nueva Barcelona, from where their adventures lead them to Cuba and beyond. As in ...

🎙️ Welcome to Bosses in the Wild – where real entrepreneurs, CEOs, and fearless leaders step outside the boardroom and share what it really takes to build, lead, and thrive.Each episode, we spotlight bold, brilliant, and sometimes brutally honest stories from business bosses navigating the wild ride of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. From wins and failures to mindset shifts and money moves, this is where power meets purpose – unfiltered.✨ Whether you’re building your empire, leading a team, or just getting started, Bosses in the Wild is your go-to for raw ...

A 2006 report commissioned by Brown University revealed that institution's complex and contested involvement in slavery--setting off a controversy that leapt from the ivory tower to make headlines across the country. But Brown's troubling past was far from unique. In Ebony and Ivy, Craig Steven Wilder, a rising star in the profession of history, lays bare uncomfortable truths about race, slavery, and the American academy.

In this inspiring manifesto, an internationally renowned ecologist makes a clear case for why protecting nature is our best health insurance, and why it makes economic sense.

Written during his time in Reading Gaol, De Profundis is Oscar Wilde's moving letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, whose relationship with Wilde led to the poet's imprisonment. Here Wilde repudiates Lord Alfred and reflects on his ordeal, acknowledging how the depths of his sorrow have helped liberate him toward a fuller, freer wisdom. Brimming with beautiful passages, De Profundis is a profound and inspiring treatise on the meaning of suffering.

Dive into Oscar Wildes captivating exploration of individuality and artistic freedom in Soul of Man. Originally published as The Soul of Man Under Socialism, this work transcends conventional political analysis, presenting a vibrant manifesto advocating for the Individual. Wilde argues that socialism, by harnessing technology, liberates humanity from the shackles of soul-crushing labor, allowing the State to fade away and paving the way for a joyful, anarchic hedonism. He provocatively asks, Is this Utopian? and asserts that a world map without Utopia is incomplete, as it neglects the one ...

"Citizen Kane does Adventureland." —The Washington Post The outlandish, hilarious, terrifying, and almost impossible-to-believe story of the legendary, dangerous amusement park where millions were entertained and almost as many bruises were sustained, told through the eyes of the founder's...

Discover the art of falconry through Our Vanishing Wild Life, an insightful treatise by Edmund Bert, Gentleman. This comprehensive work is divided into three sections the first reveals how to train a short-winged hawk to possess excellent qualities; the second offers strategies to reclaim a hawk from undesirable behaviors; and the third provides remedies for known ailments and afflictions. Bert, who resided in Collier Row near Romford, Essex, shares his remarkable experiences training the Goshawk, having achieved great success in the field. He recounts thrilling hunts across the downs of ...

On the night of August 17, 1959, at 1137 PM, a powerful earthquake struck the picturesque vacation destination of West Yellowstone, Montana, leaving devastation in its wake. A mountainside crumbled, a lake emerged, and roads and homes vanished. Lives were forever altered as people found themselves trapped, some tragically losing their lives. The author, captivated by the aftermath, journeyed to the area just a day after the quake, gathering harrowing first-hand accounts and meticulously researching the event over the following months. Within a year, he crafted this poignant narrative, enriched...

CADA MARTES Y JUEVES NUEVOS EPISODIOS. Bienvenidos a THE WILD PROJECT, el podcast de Jordi Wild. Charlas con los invitados más interesantes, actualidad, ciencia, deportes, filosofía, psicología, misterio, debates y tertulias... y muchísimo más. Cada semana hablando alto y claro sobre el mundo que nos rodea. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Discover how the principles of civic art can transform rural landscapes in this insightful exploration of village improvement and the enhancement of open country. As rural communities across America experience genuine prosperity, the focus shifts from mere survival to a more comfortable way of life. This engaging volume delves into a variety of topics, including roadworks, architecture, horticulture, and the effective use of public spaces, all aimed at empowering the residents of small towns to actively participate in their civic duties. Join us on a journey toward a more vibrant and ...

CADA MARTES Y JUEVES NUEVOS EPISODIOS. Bienvenidos a THE WILD PROJECT, el podcast de Jordi Wild. Actualidad, deportes, charlas con los invitados más interesantes, ciencia, anécdotas y curiosidades, debates, filosofía, psicología, misterio, terror... y muchísimo más. Cada semana hablando claro y sin miedo sobre el mundo que nos rodea. ¡No te lo pierdas!