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Best-selling historian and philosopher Will Durant devoted his entire life to studying the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. Here is a summation of Durant's work, as he presents the best of world history. Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events in simple and exciting terms, it is a concise liberal arts education.

At Will Durant's death at 96, in 1981, his personal papers were dispersed among relatives, collectors, and archive houses. Twenty years later, scholar John Little discovered the previously unknown manuscript of Heroes of History in Durant's granddaughter's garage. Written shortly before he died, these 21 essays serve as an abbreviated version of Durant's best-selling, 11-volume series, The Story of Civilization.

In this insightful little book, discover how the principle of Non-Resistance, extensively explored by Tolstoy, intricately connects to our economic and political realities. Aylmer Maudes clear and systematic summary sheds light on these profound themes.

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of the Islamic world through its religion, thinkers, poetry, empire and rulers 'An ever-growing library of wisdom' The Economist Since 1998, In Our Time has been the go-to radio programme for knowledge seekers and inquiring minds. Tackling big topics...

In Our Time is one of BBC Radio's most successful and best-loved programmes, with a weekly listenership of over two million. Since 1998, it has 'transformed the landscape for serious ideas at peak listening time' (The Times), introducing its audience to an astonishing array of intriguing topics, from the epic of Gilgamesh to the gin craze. This special thematic collection focusses on some of the most important rulers, philosophers and writers of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.

From a familythat inspired Big Love’s story of Bill Henricksonand his three wives, this first-ever memoir of a polygamous family captures theextraordinary workings of a unique family dynamic, and argues forthe acceptance of plural marriage as an alternative lifestyle. Readers ofCarolyn...

This 50th anniversary edition of Men, Machines, and Modern Times, though ultimately concerned with a positive alternative to an Orwellian 1984, offers an entertaining series of historical accounts taken from the 19th century to highlight a main theme: the nature of technological change, the fission brought about in society by such change, and society's reaction to that change.

John Roebling was one of the 19th century's most brilliant engineers, ingenious inventors, successful manufacturers, and fascinating personalities. Raised in a German backwater amid the war-torn chaos of the Napoleonic Wars, he immigrated to the US in 1831, where he became wealthy and acclaimed, eventually receiving a carte-blanche contract to build one of the 19th century's most stupendous and daring works of engineering: a gigantic suspension bridge to span the East River between New York and Brooklyn.

Award-winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by environmental cues in sync with patterns of social interaction. Listeners learn that, as a consequence of time's personal nature, a 48-hour journey on the Space Shuttle can feel shorter than a six-hour trip on the Soyuz capsule and that the Amondawa of the Amazon do not have ages.

A squared plus b squared equals c squared. It sounds simple, doesn’t it? Yet this familiar expression opens a gateway into the riotous garden of mathematics, and sends us on a journey of exploration in the company of two inspired guides, Robert and Ellen Kaplan. With wit, verve, and clarity, they trace the life of the Pythagorean theorem, from ancient Babylon to the present, visiting along the way Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, President James Garfield, and the Freemasons - not to mention the elusive Pythagoras himself.

One of the twentieth century's most influential books, this classic work of anthropology offers a groundbreaking exploration of what culture is With The Interpretation of Cultures, the distinguished anthropologist Clifford Geertz developed the concept of thick description, and in so doing, he...

Welcome to the only podcast dedicated to true Glitch in the Matrix stories, jaw-dropping Mandela Effects, and raw, first-hand timeline shifting experiences. Every week, we look at synchronicities that can’t be explained, wild time loop encounters, and deep-dive into deja vu theories that will make you question your own memories. I explore the most bizarre lost time events, and bring you the highest dose of high strangeness with stories straight from the web.Tune in for real, personal “weird moments,” dreams that spill into waking life, and authentic NPC behavior stories that sound ...

Step into the world of Persia’s greatest legends with Poetry of Time, a narrative podcast that breathes life into Ferdowsi’s timeless masterpiece, the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings). Each episode unravels the myths, heroes, and cosmic battles that have shaped Persian culture for over a thousand years—blending rich storytelling with the lyrical beauty of classical verse.From the rise of mighty kings to the fall of tragic warriors, we journey through love, destiny, and divine intrigue, one spellbinding story at a time. Whether you’re new to the Shahnameh or a lifelong admirer, Poetry of ...

Dit is de podcast-thuisbasis van cabaretier en filosoof Tim Fransen. Met o.a. comedy- en cabaretfragmenten, ingesproken columns en essays, en wie weet af en toe een voorproefje van mijn langverwachte R&B-debuutalbum.

The Documentary opened the door and though it took over year I've finally decided to tell my story within the realm of "Timeline"

Ideas Through Time is a podcast written and presented by myself, Zach Agoff. In the broadest possible sense, it is a chronological presentation of the history of western philosophy, starting from the ancient Greeks, working progressively toward contemporary philosophy. Through brief, pithy episodes I bring the history of philosophy alive for public consumption and enjoyment, tracking the various treatments of – you got it – ideas through time. Discussing some of the central questions of human existence, we'll see how some of the intellectual greats answered these questions and, through ...

Step back in time with Retro Radio, where the classic voice and vision of Neville Goddard come alive each day. These timeless lectures feel right at home in an old soul’s world—authentic, rich, and eternally relevant.

A new podcast of Marxist ideas and debate from the Deutscher Prize committee

In 2020, our world slowed down and in some cases stopped. Transformational storyteller Ozioma Egwuonwu explores pandemic experiences around the world ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary. These stories, provide a window into our collective experience during a very special moment in human history. Topics include overcoming personal and professional challenges, entrepreneurial pivots, systemic racism, police brutality, cultivating creativity, living courageously, maintaining motivation, practicing patience, and much, much more! This podcast series debuts a transformational format where...

The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to thrive as they mature boldly into manhood. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Uncle Tim, chats about a variety of topics that not only challenge but motivate young men to prime themselves to become the best husbands, fathers, and leaders they can be!