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Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they’ve been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In this engaging audiobook, award-winning American history professor Tore Olsson takes up that question and more.

Troubled by an inability to find any meaning in his life, the 25-year-old narrator of this deceptively simple novel quits university and eventually arrives at his brother's New York apartment. In a bid to discover what life is all about, he writes lists. He becomes obsessed by time and whether it actually matters. He faxes his meteorologist friend. He endlessly bounces a ball against the wall. He befriends a small boy who lives next door. He yearns to get to the bottom of life and how best to live it.

In January 1951, Lieutenant Evgeniy Borisov was sent to the headquarters of the Soviet 5th Army in Spassk-Dalnii, a small city in the Russian Far East. Borisov was there on a secret mission. Together with his superior, Major Rusinov, his job was to establish the 91st Special Forces Company. The 91st was to be one of forty-six similar units spread out across the Soviet Union. The new forces were called "spetsnaz"—short for spetsnialnoe naznachenie, which translates to "special purpose."

The Wolf Age takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the bloody shared history of England and Scandinavia, and on across early medieval Europe, from the wild Norwegian fjords to the wealthy cities of Muslim Andalusia. Warfare, plotting, backstabbing, and bribery abound as Tore Skeie skillfully weaves sagas and skaldic poetry with breathless dramatization as he entertainingly brings the world of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to vivid life.

History, paranormal, archaeology and folklore meet in the Shadow Tor Paranormal Podcast. Featuring historic curios from ancient priories and pubs, to archaeological sites and mysterious locations across the land. Based in Cornwall, we have many a strange tale to tell you. Recorded, narrated and edited by Matt 'Bear' Clark (GameDev, Time Team, educator) Written and narrated by Jonathan Boakes (GameDev, actor, author, investigator)

Der Namibiapodcast für Reisende, Locals & Expats - Hier hört ihr alles über Namibia! Wir widmen uns den harten Themen der Kolonialvergangenheit, aber möchten euch auch die atemberaubende Schönheit dieses Landes näher bringen und Geschichten von spannenden Personen aus Namibia erzählen sowie euch einen facettenreichen Einblick in die unterschiedlichen Kulturen geben. Alle kurzen Audioclips der ersten, einzigen und mehrfach preisgekrönten Audioguide-App für Namibia könnt ihr zusätzlich zu den typischen Podcastepisoden auch hier hören. Lasst uns gemeinsam die Vielfalt Namibias ...

Czechoslovakia, 1944. Hilda and Sheindy's quiet lives are overturned the day the Nazis march them out of their village home and onto a train bound for the unknown. Separated from their parents and five older siblings, the girls cling to each other for survival in their new reality—between the cold, lonely walls of Auschwitz. Hilda knows that if they want to live, they will have to escape.

To prester som snakker om teologi, og helst teologi som ikke suger.

To menn i 30-årene snakker om dating og kjærlighetsliv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Depuis 1972, Les Belles Histoires est le magazine préféré des 4/8 ans : contes initiatiques, histoires d'ogres et de sorcières, aventures sur terre comme sur mer, voyages dans des mondes imaginaires, il y en a pour tous les goûts. Ces histoires magnifiques existent pour la plupart en audio et nous vous donnons l'occasion de les redécouvrir contés par des comédiens professionnels, pour la plus grande joie des grands et des petits car « les Belles histoires », on s'en souvient toute la vie.

Der Namibiapodcast für Reisende, Locals & Expats - Hier hört ihr alles über Namibia! Wir widmen uns den harten Themen der Kolonialvergangenheit, aber möchten euch auch die atemberaubende Schönheit dieses Landes näher bringen und Geschichten von spannenden Personen aus Namibia erzählen sowie euch einen facettenreichen Einblick in die unterschiedlichen Kulturen geben. Alle kurzen Audioclips der ersten, einzigen und mehrfach preisgekrönten Audioguide-App für Namibia könnt ihr zusätzlich zu den typischen Podcastepisoden auch hier hören. Lasst uns gemeinsam die Vielfalt Namibias ...

Depuis 1972, Les Belles Histoires est le magazine préféré des 4/8 ans : contes initiatiques, histoires d'ogres et de sorcières, aventures sur terre comme sur mer, voyages dans des mondes imaginaires, il y en a pour tous les goûts. Ces histoires magnifiques existent pour la plupart en audio et nous vous donnons l'occasion de les redécouvrir contés par des comédiens professionnels, pour la plus grande joie des grands et des petits car « les Belles histoires », on s'en souvient toute la vie.

A podcast about the mid-life & times of an aging metalhead & his stupid love of live (heavy) music. I'm too old, it's too loud & I don't care. Your host Tor Hansen tells stories from Yesterday& Today (Y&T pun intended). Every episode brings an album of the week and a review of the concerts he's been to. It's almost always Metal, or Hardcore, or Metalcore, or Metallic Hardcore , you get the idea. Plus if you aren't about the metal but like the stories we have a special segment for you. Bangers for Beginners brings you one song every week that is hand-picked to start you on your own journey ...

Immerse yourself in the riveting world of real estate investing with the "Cash Flow Podcast," hosted by the insightful Tom Force of Note Club USA. Drawing from his vast experience and knowledge, Tom explores the multifaceted realm of investing in real estate Notes, offering an insider's perspective on purchasing Notes and generating 'Worry Free Cash Flow.' The podcast serves as a treasure trove of invaluable insights and innovative strategies, providing listeners an unmatched opportunity to understand the intricacies of this unique investment avenue.With each enlightening episode of "Cash Flow...

Tor Publishing Group, in partnership with Literary Hub, presents Voyage Into Genre! Every other Wednesday, join host Drew Broussard for conversations with Tor authors discussing their new books, the future, and the future of genre. Oh, and maybe there'll be some surprises along the way... Tor Presents: Voyage Into Genre is a Lit Hub Radio podcast.

Politikk. Risiko. Geopolitisk uro. Energi. Klima. Valg. Teknologi. AI.Podkasten samarbeider med Tankesmien Agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lesser-known event during World War II, the sinking of the Blücher is key part of naval history that marked the beginning of the Norwegian Campaign. The Sinking of the Blücher is a comprehensive investigation into why the German cruiser, named for Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher (Prussian victor of the Battle of Waterloo), was approaching Oslo on the night of 9th April 1940, why and how she was sunk, and the ramifications and significance of the event.

Tor Øyvind Skeiseid møter vanlege folk frå Ryfylke, med sine meir eller mindre vanlege historier; heilt på ekta. Det blir galskap og glede, kvardagsfest og nedturar, lidenskapleg, jordnært og ærleg . Kort og godt innhaldsrike historier om alminnelege, spennande personar. Samtidig er «På ekta» eit skråblikk på ryfylkingen, både i og utanfor Ryfylke. Dette er herlege møte uansett kva forhold du måtte ha til Ryfylke.

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Magical objects are always appearing in the scrapheap. But when KittyBot finds something mysterious, she faces a problem and she needs her friends' help... At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths. Learning how to work in a team is an essential skill for our little listeners to develop. In this story, Kitty and her friends work collectively as a team to solve a problem.