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A former member of the State Department's Policy Planning Council, Polk describes a country and a history misunderstood by many in the West. While Iranians chafe under the yolk of their current leaders, they also have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian, and American espionage, invasion, and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the past, and Polk teases them out of a long and rich history and shows that it is not just now, but for decades to come that an understanding of Iran will be essential to American safety and well-being.

In an exciting partnership with the Smithsonian, The Great Courses presents these 24 lectures that offer an unforgettable tour of Japanese life and culture. Professor Ravina, with the expert collaboration of the Smithsonian's historians, brings you a grand portrait of Japan.

Now, you can learn the remarkable stories surrounding monumental inventions - and how consequential these inventions were to history. Taught by Professor W. Bernard Carlson of the University of Virginia, who is an expert on the role of innovation in history, these 36 enlightening lectures give you a broad survey of material history, from the ancient pottery wheel to the Internet and social media. Along with recounting the famous inventions you might expect, this course explores a number of surprising innovations, including beer, pagodas, and the operating room.

A knowledge of China's imperial history is vital for any understanding of its present, as modern China is linked in many ways to the extraordinary culture of its empire. These 24 lectures take you to the heart of life during China's imperial era, through the lives of individual subjects of all social ranks. Across the arc of the course, you'll witness what daily life was like for government bureaucrats, for scholars, for women of the court, for soldiers, merchants, craftspeople, courtesans, imperial cooks, and many others.

From the earliest recorded history of the Russian state, its people have sought to define their place in the world. And while many of us look to make sense of Russia through its political history, in many ways a real grasp of this awe-inspiring country comes from looking closely at its cultural achievements. The 24 lectures of Understanding Russia: A Cultural History survey hundreds of years of Russian culture, from the world of Ivan the Terrible to the dawn of the Soviet Union to the post-war tensions of Putin’s Russia.

The Understanding America Podcast aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of American history and culture. Abhijit Chavda chronologically studies the United States by reading and discussing 100 carefully selected books, starting from the earliest European encounters with the Americas. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the United States, its global importance, and its impact on world history. By examining America's past in detail, the podcast seeks to shed light on the country's present and future.

The purpose of this podcast is to add another voice to the belief that if someone disagrees with you politically, it doesn't mean they are your enemy. Seeking to understand another's political point of view, doesn't mean you have to agree with them. What it does mean, however, is that in order to come to your own understanding of anything, you have to seriously consider points of view that differ from your own. It is only then that real solutions to real problems can be achieved."Try to understand men. If you understand each other you will be kind to each other. Knowing a man well never leads ...

Beautifully written and read by accomplished American author, activist, and political analyst Phyllis Bennis, Understanding Palestine and Israel is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to grasp the realities of Palestine and Israel, making it an essential addition to the discourse surrounding peace and coexistence in the region.

Join Professor David Brakke, an award-winning Professor of History at The Ohio State University, for Understanding the New Testament. In these 24 eye-opening lectures, he takes you behind the scenes to study not only the text of the New Testament, but also the authors and the world in which it was created. You will explore Jewish lives under Roman occupation, reflect on the apocalyptic mood of the first and second centuries AD, witness the early Christians’ evangelism beyond the Jewish communities, and witness the birth of a faith that continues to shape our world today.

Professor Michael D.C. Drout of Wheaton College immerses listeners in the extraordinary legacy of Viking civilization, which developed in what is now Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages. During the course of these lectures, Professor Drout explores how these peoples conquered all of Northern Europe, traveled as far as Byzantium in the East and North America in the West, and left a literary legacy that includes numerous works studied and enjoyed to this day.

An American officer presents an invaluable handbook for dealing with cultural issues in the Middle East during military operations....

Iraq will continue to be a major issue and involvement for the United States into the foreseeable future says William R. Polk, former member of the State Department’s Policy Planning Council and professor of Middle Eastern history at the University of Chicago. Iraq sits on the world’s largest supply of oil, and with the world’s energy requirements continuously rising, Iraq will play an ongoing role in the global economy and the political environment throughout the Gulf region and the Middle East.

The year is 8000 B.C. A man wanders across a field of prairie grasses in search of edible berries and roots and wild game to feed his family. As he walks, the tips of the grasses brush against him, releasing seeds. He collects a few of these seeds and brings them back to his camp. Later, he notices that when they fall on earth, they begin to sprout, and a new plant grows. In small moments like these, the path of Homo sapiens is changed forever.

Understanding Appalachian explores Appalachian identity in Southeastern Ohio through interesting conversations with young people, professors, creatives and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In these series of podcasts we are going to delve deep into the world of mythology in an effort to better understand their meaning. Down the line as well you can expect various explorations throughout history, this is content by a passionate researcher for passionate listeners. Let us together discover more about ourselves by celebrating mankind as a whole.

This podcast will take a deep dive into the pliosaur, examining what a pliosaur is, how they came about, how we understand them and more. Each episode will focus on one set theme. Across all ten episode we will create an all encompassing understanding of pliosaurs and hopefully answer questions you hadn't even thought of.

Everything you see on the news is a lie. Here we help you navigate the sea of disinformation being spread by teaching the fundamentals of propaganda. We will examine the long history of propaganda and we will take a look at how propaganda impacts you today.

Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it’s vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch equipped to work through our diverse nation’s disagreements and decide on the law. To better understand the First Branch, join host Kevin Kosar and guests as they explain its infrastructure, culture, procedures, history, and more.

A podcast to tell the real stories of the Unhoused; those affected by it and those trying to bring an end to it.

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