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The D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, launched on June 6, 1944, is widely referred to as the longest day of World War Two. Historian Victor Brooks argues that 1944 was, in effect, the longest year for Americans of that era both in terms of United States casualties and in deciding the outcome of war itself.

From primitive man's cowrie shells to the electronic cash card, from the markets of Timbuktu to the New York Stock Exchange, The History of Money explores how money and the myriad forms of exchange have affected humanity, and how they will continue to shape all aspects of our lives--economic, political, and personal.

June 14, 1944, just nine days after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, another mighty fleet steamed towards its own D-Day landing. A huge U.S. flotilla of 800 ships carrying 162,000 men was about to attempt to smash into the outer defenses of the Japanese Empire.

Victor Klemperers Schilderung des Chaos nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg und des Scheiterns der Münchner Räterepublik. Solch genaue, anschauliche Momentaufnahmen aus der belagerten Stadt findet man nirgendwo sonst. Ein bewegendes Gesamtbild von diesem entscheidenden Wendepunkt der deutschen Geschichte - aus der Revolution von 1918/19 ging nicht nur die erste deutsche Demokratie hervor, zugleich kündigte sich in ihr das kommende Unheil an.

This is the Victor Davis Hanson Show. Victor is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College. Victor's co-host for 2 podcasts is Jack Fowler. He is the Director for the Center for Civil Society at American Philanthropic. Victor and Jack discuss current political and social events and ideas, and current and past cultural trends. Victor also is joined by Sami Winc on 2 podcasts as they discuss current national news, what's trending in California, and how history repeats itself.

Vännerna Andreas & Victor förklarar i den här podden politikens grunder och skeenden på ett lättförståeligt sätt för alla. Nya avsnitt varje måndag!Support till showen http://supporter.acast.com/andreas-and-victor-forklarar-politik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le Fil d’Ariane est une émission radiophonique, réalisée et animée par Josefa Werner, enregistrée en podcasts et proposant de découvrir des biographies de grandes personnalités sous un angle particulier à travers la Carte de vie. Cette grille de lecture des archétypes imaginée par Gisela et Georges O’Neil, anthroposophes américains s'appuie sur les indications transmis dans le volume II sur le karma de Rudolf Steiner.En effet, pour l’anthroposophie, la naissance et la mort sont des passages de la destinée de notre vie sur terre suivant un déroulé descendant et ascendant, ...

In this thrilling episode, Tom Swift is approached by Mr. Preston, the owner of a circus, who recounts the mysterious tale of Jake Poddington, his most talented hunter. Jake vanished shortly after sending word that he was tracking a tribe of giants in the wilds of South Africa. With no updates since, Preston turns to Tom for help, requesting the use of one of his airships to search for Jake and, if possible, capture a giant for the circus. Listeners should be aware that some elements and characters in the Tom Swift series reflect outdated and potentially offensive stereotypes. While we ...

Les Misérables is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption.Examining the nature of law and grace, the novel elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature ...

This podcast showcases original historical research done by students at Fort Hays State University. You can listen to our students talk about a wide range of historical topics from various periods in history. Give us a listen and a shout out if you like what you hear!

Victor Hugo is een van de meest bekende Franse schrijvers, en is onderdeel van de grootste literaire figuren aller tijden. Zijn poëzie maakte hem beroemd heel vroeg, cementeren zijn reputatie als een van de grootste lyrische dichters toen hij slechts 20 jaar oud was.

Abraham Lincolns life is a remarkable tale that continues to captivate audiences. Rising from a humble log cabin to the halls of national power, his journey is not merely one of personal triumph but a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Despite the many challenges he faced during his formative years, Lincoln emerged with a profound intellect, a compassionate heart, and a vision that guided him to his extraordinary destiny. This work delves into his early life and political beginnings, drawing from various biographies, personal letters, and newspapers to paint a richer portrait of ...

Join our adventurous Submarine Boys on an extraordinary day filled with unexpected twists! Jack Benson finds himself summoned by a mysterious German Professor at a hotel, while Eph Somers is approached by a suave French Chevalier. Both men have a singular request they want the Submarine Boys to lend their talents to their respective countries. However, as we soon discover, our heroes are fiercely devoted to their nation! (Ann Boulais)

Victor Klemperer hat in seinen Tagebüchern die großen Umbrüche notiert – von der Weimarer Republik über die Nazizeit bis zum ersten Jahrzehnt der DDR. Host und Historikerin Leonie Schöler nimmt uns mit in die Welt eines deutschen Zeitzeugen.

One day while sitting around the dinner table with his family, Victor Briggs’s Uncle Tim told him that on a visit to Hawaii, he had met an Indigenous Hawaiian Elder who told him a story. A long time ago, Indigenous Australian seafarers had sailed to Hawaii on the trade winds. When they got there, they had helped the Hawaiians with skills, information and technology. Hawaiian people were so impressed with Aboriginal people that they let them stay on their islands when they were travelling throughout the Pacific Regions.

Un libro narrado como crónica periodística sobre historias donde el Derecho tuvo que reinventarse para poner llevar a cabo juicios. Son 7 casos judiciales que marcaron la historia. Es un libro que cuenta cómo 7 casos jurídicos que se dieron en determinados momentos de la historia tenían vacíos legales y eso llevó a crear precisamente leyes y decisiones que pudieran resolver futuros conflictos similares. Son historias amenas, a manera de crónica, que cuentan lo que increíblemente no se podía juzgar cuando todo parecía claro en su momento: desde los juicios de Nuremberg hasta la demanda de indígenas en Ecuador a Chevron.

Noosphere — a collective work of human cognition — is a podcast that traverses the sphere of thought at the intersection of everything between a Gen Z robotics engineer and a millennial entrepreneur in a casual and fun setting. Nuanced, brutally honest, and totally not woke, issues are approached with humility and child-like curiosity to facilitate organic and genuine conversations. Watch us drop all pretense as we journey into deep introspection and see what emerges.

Embark on a thrilling journey through the life of mountain man Joe Meek, as he navigates the wild west from his youth at the tender age of 18 in 1829 to his later years serving as Marshall of the Oregon Territory. A man of countless adventures, Meeks tales of survival against hunger, thirst, and danger are riveting, brought to life with his unique humor and charm. His interactions with historical figures like Kit Carson, Jedediah Smith, and President James Polk add a rich context to his stories. Authored from direct interviews with Meek himself, this book not only offers a glimpse into the ...

David und Victor von His2Go stellen sich jeden Monat den kniffligsten Fragen aus allen Bereichen der Geschichte. Quizmasterin Chiara testet das Wissen der beiden Historiker und bringt sie dabei gehörig zum Schwitzen. Ratet mit und testet euer Wissen in den vier Kategorien Multiple Choice, Wann war das?, Wer bin ich? & Weißt du noch!Hier laden wir im Nachhinein unsere Premium-Quizfolgen hoch. Ihr wollt alle neuesten Folgen hören? Hier geht's zu His2Go Premium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fofoca é de segunda, mas a história é de primeira. Um ambiente seguro para os fofoqueiros de plantão ficarem sabendo dos barracos e boatos de personagens e momentos históricos. Provando que todo historiador é também formado em fofoca! Quadros: Não é um babadinho é um babadão (grandes curiosidades); Fui vítima de um barraco histórico (personagens históricos envolvidos em grandes tretas); Aí que o barraco desabou (desastres naturais ou não); Apaga a luz e acende a vela (terror); Me conta uma história, miga (uma fofoca amiga com convidado); Nem toda treta nasceu hoje (...