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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.

Dive into the profound insights of Pope Leo XIII, who reigned from 20 February 1878 until his passing in 1903 at the remarkable age of 93. Born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci, he was not only the oldest pope in history but also one of the most intellectually vibrant, shaping modern Catholic social teachings through his groundbreaking encyclical, Rerum Novarum. Known affectionately as the Rosary Pope, he authored an impressive eleven encyclicals on the rosary alone. This collection brings together thirty of his most influential encyclicals and letters, addressing a rich tapestry of ...

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.

Immerse yourself in the epic tale of War and Peace, a literary masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy that explores the intricate tapestry of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. First published between 1865 and 1869, this monumental novel is celebrated as one of Tolstoy’s two crowning achievements (the other being Anna Karenina) and is often hailed as one of the greatest novels in literary history. With a vast array of characters and a sweeping narrative that delves into grand themes of war, love, youth, and the complexities of marriage, War and Peace redefined the conventions of ...

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.

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

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.

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)

Deck 13 is the hidden deck on most cruise ships — a number often avoided due to superstition. But on our Deck 13, we go where no one else goes. We uncover the untold truths of life at sea through real stories from real people who have lived them.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

Howard Fineman, one of our most trusted political journalists, shows that every debate, from our nation’s founding to the present day, is rooted in one of thirteen arguments that–thankfully–defy resolution. It is the very process of never-ending argument, Fineman explains, that defines us...

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)

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...