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What is it like to live in or visit Australia? What makes Australia’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Australian people.

How much do you know about Sojourner Truth? Find out the facts you need to know about this women's rights activist. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

How much do you know about Theodore Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 26th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

If horror is your thing, listen to Horror Study Hall: the academic side of horror. Where we examine research, books, and podcasts that study the horror genre.

This is an unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction stories published in 2013 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Zero for Conduct," by Greg Egan, an Afghani teenager, living in a near-future Iran with her exiled grandfather, makes a game-changing superconductor discovery. A young girl struggles to survive on a planet, with a stringent class structure, where Doors are used to go off-world in "Exile, Interrupted," by C. W. Johnson.

Short novels are movie-length narratives that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This audio collection, nearly 16 hours long, presents the best-of-the-best science fiction novellas published in 2016 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form of storytelling.

Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites listeners to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-drenched memories were often clouded by racism for the Detroiters in this evocative anthology.

Step into the captivating world of mid-Victorian England with the fourth and final volume of The Mysteries of London. Originally serialized in gripping weekly installments, these tales laid the groundwork for todays soap operas. Often referred to as Penny Dreadfuls, they may not have aspired to literary greatness, but they delivered thrilling escapism filled with vice, poverty, wealth, virtue, mystery, romance, and scandal. This volume promises to entertain and excite, appealing to a wide audience eager for drama and intrigue. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Step into the shadowy realms of the Black Forest, where Wagner, a destitute and solitary shepherd, strikes a devils bargain that gifts him youth and riches at a chilling cost he must transform into a ferocious wolf once a month. This gripping tale unfolds with elements of murder, kidnapping, robbery, sadistic nuns, lust, and the chaos of war in sixteenth-century Italy. Originally serialized as a penny dreadful, this work may not be hailed as fine literature, but it promises to entertain with its dark twists. Please note that this recording retains certain racial and societal prejudices ...

Delve into the shadowy corners of Victorian London with "Mysteries of London Vol. I, Part 2," where the complexities of human nature intertwine with the gritty realities of life in a bustling metropolis. This podcast invites you to explore tales steeped in scandal, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of truth, revealing the hidden stories that lie beneath the surface of society. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that captures the essence of mystery and intrigue. As you journey through the lives of both the affluent and the destitute, you'll ...

Delve into the shadowy corners of Victorian London with "Mysteries of London Vol. III," where crime and intrigue intertwine in a gripping tapestry of narratives that explore the darker aspects of society. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in tales of deception, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice amidst the chaos of the city’s underbelly. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that capture the essence of a time marked by scandal and moral complexity. As you engage with these captivating tales, prepare ...

Delve into the shadowy underbelly of mid-19th-century London, where crime, poverty, and societal corruption intertwine to create a captivating tapestry of tales. "Mysteries of London Vol. I, Part 1" invites listeners to explore a world filled with intrigue and suspense, revealing the hidden narratives that lie beneath the city's wealth and power. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that showcases the diverse voices and experiences of those who navigated the treacherous streets of Victorian London. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...

Delve into the shadows of 19th-century London, where crime, intrigue, and societal disparity intertwine in the gripping narratives of "Mysteries of London Vol. II." This podcast invites you to explore the depths of human nature as the city's most powerful figures confront the marginalized and desperate, unearthing secrets that shape the very fabric of society. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering listeners a rotating collection of stories that reveal the complex interplay between justice and injustice, wealth and poverty. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...