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Palace of Deception uncovers the complicated legacy of three iconic figures of the American Museum: the preeminent explorer Roy Chapman Andrews; Carl Akeley, the pioneering taxidermist; and Osborn, the museum's president. Darrin Lunde tells the story of the American's Museum foundational years. Lunde also shows how the achievements of the museum's adventurers were used to introduce residents of New York to a version of the natural world endorsed by the museum's leader.

Günter Bödekker bietet eine umfassende historische Darstellung der deutschen U-Boot-Kriegsführung im Zweiten Weltkrieg – von den Anfängen bis zum Ende des U-Bootkriegs.

From the Pulitzer-winning author of the New York Times bestseller The Nazis Next Door, a deeply reported exploration of the violent resurgence of hatred and white supremacy through the lens of Orange County, California—“ground zero” for racial extremism—and the story of one brutal murder...

Historica Isabel Casteels las duizenden beschrijvingen van terechtstellingen, geschreven door de aanwezigen zelf, en laat voor het eerst zien wat mensen er écht van vonden. In tegenstelling tot wat we denken, zag het publiek een executie niet als vermaak, maar als een serieuze en belangrijke zaak. Met een kritisch oog keek het volk naar wat zich op het schavot afspeelde. Het publiek was geen bloeddorstige menigte, maar vervuld van compassie met de veroordeelde.

Som ganske ung fik Birgitte Possing af sin mor overdraget en skotøjsæske med strenge pålæg om først at åbne den, når hun selv var blevet gammel. Æsken viste sig at indeholde et utal af breve, Birgitte Possings forældre havde skrevet til hinanden i deres ungdom under Anden Verdenskrig.

Selvom de fleste har hørt om Stauffenberg-attentatet mod Hitler, er det de færreste, der kender navnet på hjernen bag: Jens Peter Jessen. Historien har simpelthen glemt ham – men ikke med rette. DANSKEREN DER VILLE DRÆBE HITLER fortæller historien om Jessen, der voksede op uden for Tinglev i Sønderjylland og siden blev involveret i et af verdenshistoriens mest berømte mordforsøg. Da Hitler kom til magten i 1933, var Jessen overbevist nazist, men han blev hurtigt klar over, at han havde taget fejl.

Join us as we dive into the gripping memoirs of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, a Medal of Honor recipient and legendary American aviator. As the commander of the 94th Hat-in-the-Ring Squadron, Rickenbacker led his men to achieve the highest number of air victories of any American squadron during World War I. The flying circus referenced in the title alludes to the infamous German squadron commanded by the legendary Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen. Experience the thrilling tales of aerial combat and camaraderie as Rickenbacker recounts his extraordinary journey. (Introduction by Brett W. Downey)

In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the Council of Basel, where a faction revolts against Pope Eugenius IV, who remains steadfast in his defense of papal autonomy amidst the growing calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist. His journey culminates in Ancona, where he meets his end at the forefront of a faltering crusade. As Creighton eloquently states, Pius II embodies a captivating blend of weakness and ...

Explore the profound insights of one of the most renowned works on the philosophy of warfare and the strategic application of military power, as interpreted by Timothy Ferguson.

Discover the thought-provoking insights of William Winwood Reade (1838 - 1875), a remarkable British historian, explorer, and philosopher. His seminal work, *The Martyrdom of Man* (1872), offers a captivating secular and universal history of the Western world, encapsulated in the evocative phrase From Nebula to Nation. The book is thoughtfully divided into four compelling sections the first, War, explores the confinement of mens bodies; the second, Religion, delves into the constraints on their minds; the third, Liberty, presents a conventional narrative of European political and intellectual ...

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Furniture Industry Stories is a long-form podcast documenting the people, companies, and moments that shaped the furniture industry. Each episode explores the true stories behind iconic brands, influential founders, and pivotal decisions that built today’s furniture business. From family-owned retailers to global manufacturers, from early risk-taking entrepreneurs to modern industry leaders, these are the stories rarely told—but often referenced—inside the furniture world. Designed for furniture professionals, executives, retailers, vendors, and anyone curious about how this industry was...

Spöket här bredvid är podcasten som berättar lokala historier om spöken, väsen och folktro. Vi berättar inga sagor om ”det var en gång”, vi tar avstamp i faktiska platser och/eller händelser. Det kan vara ditt jobb, din mataffär, förskolan eller gymmet. Vågar du följa med? Podden startar i januari 2026

Em fevereiro de 1992, na cidade litorânea de Guaratuba, no Paraná, o garoto Leandro Bossi, de apenas 7 anos, desapareceu misteriosamente. Por décadas, seu caso permaneceu envolto em silêncio e negligência, sem respostas concretas ou investigações aprofundadas. Em Março de 1993, uma ossada foi encontrada naquele mesmo matagal. Ela tinha as roupas de Leandro Bossi. Após um exame de DNA feito naquele mesmo ano, foi constatado que a ossada não seria de Leandro. Por isso, durante todo esse tempo, o seu inquérito permaneceu aberto como um caso de criança desaparecida. Um novo exame de ...

Em dezembro de 1986, Ilo Rodrigues, um piloto amador e servidor público em Foz do Iguaçu, desapareceu misteriosamente após partir em seu avião rumo a Curitiba, onde passaria o fim de ano com o filho. O avião nunca chegou ao destino, e Ilo jamais foi encontrado. Décadas depois, sua família ainda guarda uma caixa cheia de documentos, cartas e pistas que nunca foram devidamente investigadas. O que teria acontecido com Ilo? Teria sido vítima de um acidente, de um crime ou de algo ainda mais complexo? Este podcast mergulha fundo na trajetória de Ilo Rodrigues, reconstruindo os eventos que ...

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The story was written. The voices were heard.But the echoes never stopped.Our Blood Runs Black — a legacy project born from the book, now carried forward through a weekly podcast. Honoring the miners, families, and the faith that held them together.

True stories and real journeys through England’s landscapes, guiding you through a world of beauty, history, myth and discovery. English Journeys sets out to introduce you to a different vision of England. To tease out the stories which haunt our countryside, as we embed ourselves in its rich rural landscapes, of medieval fields, orchards and farmsteads, ancient churches, vibrant towns, modern follies. We travel Roman roads and ancient lanes, and scratch the surface of this eccentric place, to encounter the lives, loves, fears and pleasures of countless generations. Hosted and written by ...

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, The 52 Weeks of Firsts Podcast uncovers the “firsts” that helped shape the nation—each one rooted in Philadelphia’s remarkable history. Each week, our host sits down with a special guest to explore one groundbreaking first, from the first professional basketball league and the nation’s first zoo, to the first public showing of a motion picture and beyond. Short, lively, and packed with fascinating stories, every episode connects these historic milestones to the present, showing how Philadelphia’s innovations continue to shape our ...

"What if"...... one of the most asked questions throughout history!What if Germany hadn’t invaded the Soviet Union in 1941?What if the Allies had lost the Battle of Britain?What if there was no lend-lease act from the United States?Join us as we explore an alternative Second World War, where we examine all the possible “what if scenarios” — creating a counterfactual history that spans the entire war.To bring this to life, we have set up a Historical Wargame in which 30 participants take on the roles of leading the countries in the conflict. They will control war industries, make ...