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On the evening of April 13, 1970, the three astronauts aboard Apollo 13 were just hours from the third lunar landing in history. But as they soared through space, 200,000 miles from Earth, an explosion badly damaged their spacecraft. Thirteen is the shocking and miraculous true story of how the astronauts and ground crew guided Apollo 13 back to Earth. Expanding on dispatches written for The New Yorker, Henry S. F. Cooper Jr. brings listeners unparalleled detail on the moment-by-moment developments of one of NASA’s most dramatic missions.

On September 4, 1944, Antwerp, Europe’s largest port, fell to the Second British Army and it seemed the war would soon be won. But Antwerp was of little value unless the West Scheldt Estuary linking it to the North Sea was also in Allied hands. In his greatest blunder of the war, Field Marshal Montgomery turned his back on the port, leaving the First Canadian Army to fight its way up the long coastal flank. By the time the Canadians and others serving with them reached the area, it had been transformed into a fortress manned by troops ordered to fight to the death.

Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and the United States seemed to fall further behind the Soviet Union in the space race.

Dive into a captivating collection of short mythical and legendary tales that are firmly rooted in the Public Domain. These enchanting stories celebrate heroes, legends, and ancient lore from diverse cultures across the globe. Join us on this journey through the rich tapestry of human imagination. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins)

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Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, also known as the Arabian Nights. This captivating collection features timeless stories woven together across centuries by various authors, translators, and scholars. Originating from the rich tapestry of mythology and folk tales from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, these narratives have been shaped by history, with their roots traced back to somewhere between AD 800 and 900. At the heart of these tales is the clever and resourceful Shahrazad, who spins a series of cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the...

Dix ans après les attentats du 13 novembre, ce podcast revient sur une page sombre de notre histoire à travers un angle inédit : celui de ceux qui ont fait face à l'horreur. Leurs témoignages sobres et bouleversants racontent l'urgence vitale. Policiers, pompiers, médecins : dès les premières minutes, ils ont pénétré sur les scènes de carnage, jusque dans le Bataclan. Ils ont vu les corps, porté secours, sécurisé les lieux, parfois échangé des tirs. Des gestes de courage accomplis sans préparation ni matériel adapté. À travers leurs récits, le podcast révèle le chaos de...

Plus de 70 enfants ont perdu un parent pendant et après les attentats du 13 novembre. Dix ans plus tard, cette série documentaire leur laisse la parole mais aussi à celles et ceux qui les ont accompagnés. Ces familles ont traversé le traumatisme, le deuil, la reconstruction et la mémoire. Une série réalisée par Yves Pulici, Léa Bertrand, Charlotte Lesage, Yanis Chouiter et Jean-Baptiste Péra.

While browsing multiple satellite, cable and AM/FM frequencies, we found the infamous Channel 13. Our goal is to archive the content featured on the channel. From what we can tell this content has been running on a loop for decades. The station is dedicated to telling the true stories behind the myths, legends and conspiracy theories that have shaped us.

Entre el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la caída del Muro de Berín, América Latina atravesó un dramático periodo marcado por golpes de Estado, insurgencias guerrilleras y revoluciones, así como inestabilidad y violencia. En las actuales sociedades latinoamericanas, aún son visibles...

Set sail into the world of maritime adventure with the Podcast Deck 13, a podcast that dives deep into the mysterious, funny, sad, and intriguing true stories from crew members who have spent years aboard ships, cruise liners, and yachts. Hear firsthand accounts of life at sea—uncovering the secrets, surprises, and remarkable moments that only those who have worked on the water can share. Whether you're a maritime enthusiast, a curious listener, or longing for tales from the ocean's edge, these stories will keep you hooked and wondering what really goes on behind the ship's bow.

Join Violet Strange, a sharp and resourceful petite detective, as she embarks on a thrilling quest to recover a crucial page that has mysteriously vanished from an important document. The stakes are high, with the futures of an eccentric misanthrope, a brilliant chemical scientist, and a newlywed couple hanging in the balance. As Violet unravels this enigma, she stumbles upon another mystery that stretches back many years, leading her down a captivating path of intrigue. (Summary by Bev J. Stevens)

Bradbury 13 is a series of radio adaptations of Ray Bradbury stories. The series was created by Michael McDonough, who also adapted the stories, directed and produced the programs in 1983 and '84. Bradbury 13 aired nationally on NPR Playhouse on over 250 radio stations. Ray Bradbury introduced each episode, and Paul Frees acted as the announcer of each of the thirteen stories. Original music was composed by Roger Hoffman and Greg Hansen.Bradbury 13 has achieved a cult status with many fans over the years, especially with those who enjoy radio drama.The series won a Peabody Award and...

For fans of The Astronaut Wives Club, The Mercury 13 reveals the little-known true story of the remarkable women who trained for NASA space flight. In 1961, just as NASA launched its first man into space, a group of women underwent secret testing in the hopes of becoming America’s first female astronauts. They passed the same battery of tests at the legendary Lovelace Foundation as did the Mercury 7 astronauts, but they were summarily dismissed by the boys’ club at NASA and on Capitol Hill.

William G. Stevenson was a Kentuckian, loyal to the Union, who endured 13 months of enforced service in the Confederate army.

رحلة تاريخية جديدة مع الصحافي سالم منصور إلى مصر القديمة! يعثر منصور - في ليلة شتوية باردة - على ملف مغلف بجلد أسود، مكتوب عليه "مؤامرة الحريم" ليجد نفسه داخل مغامرة...

The inspiring story of the 13 courageous Black men who integrated the U.S. Navy during World War II—leading desegregation efforts across America and anticipating the civil rights movement. Featuring previously unpublished material from the U.S. Navy, this little-known history of forgotten...

ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW’ S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A gripping day-by-day account of the 1978 Camp David conference, when President Jimmy Carter persuaded Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian president Anwar Sadat to sign the first peace treaty in the modern Middle...

Russian history as told through the lives of its most important figures. This classic work was written by prominent Russian historian Nikolai Kostomarov, one of the founders of Russian historical thought.

Terug naar 13 mei is een driedelige podcastserie van Esther Abels over haar herinneringen aan de vuurwerkramp in Enschede, precies 25 jaar later. Als zesjarig meisje beleefde ze de ramp op 13 mei 2000 bij een kinderfeestje, terwijl haar moeder en zussen zich in het rampgebied bevonden. Wat kan ze zich nog herinneren? En hoe betrouwbaar zijn die herinneringen?