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Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genre Thrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years...

In the world of speculative fiction… Your favorite authors… Have selected best new voices of the year.

In diesem Podcast geht es um Gravitrax. Ich werde z.B verschiedene Gravitrax YouTuber mit euren und meinen Fragen Interviewen es gibt aber bestimmt auch paar nice Special Folgen Ach, hör dir einfach den Trailer an XD.

An introduction to the Gods the Greeks worshiped, and the Heroes the Greeks adored.Western Civilization draws heavily from the Classical Greek period. Listen to these brief stories of the awesome Greek Gods, the mighty mythological Heroes, and the powerful men and events that influenced Classical Greek history.

The American Civil War lasted four years, from 1861 to 1865. It included some iconic battles that have maintained enough interest to merit recounting the events in countless books. One such seminal battle was that of the USS Monitor versus the USS Merrimack, two ironclad ships, repurposed and redesigned to have a defensive advantage against conventional wooden war ships of the 19th century. The Monitor and the Merrimack faced off in a duel in the harbor at Hampton Roads, Virginia. The event represented the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. “The Monitor and the Merrimac” is a unique ...

Samuel H. M. Byers was an American poet, diplomat, and soldier in the Civil War. "In war some persons seek adventures; others have them in spite of themselves. It happened that the writer of this book belonged to a regiment that seemed to be always in the midst of great experiences. It was, in fact, one of the few regiments that absolutely fought themselves out of existence. It was mustered in a thousand strong; it lost seven hundred and seventy-seven men by death, wounds, and disease. The fragment that was left over was transferred to a cavalry command. When the writer finally escaped from ...

This beautifully curated anthology draws on major historical figures including Emerson, Thoreau, Carlyle, Oliver Goldsmith, Dr. Samuel Johnson, Francis Bacon, Montaigne, and Aristotle. The pieces range across themes such as the sentiment of friendship, its pleasures, and the art of choosing...

This sketch serves to honor and preserve the legacy of the brave men of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry, who valiantly fought during the Civil War. (From the Preface)

The American Civil War spanned four tumultuous years from 1861 to 1865, featuring iconic battles that have inspired countless books and discussions. Among these pivotal moments was the legendary clash between the USS Monitor and the USS Merrimack, two groundbreaking ironclad ships transformed to gain a strategic edge against the traditional wooden vessels of the 19th century. Their epic showdown in the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia, marked the dawn of a new era in naval warfare. “The Monitor and the Merrimac” offers a captivating historical narrative, showcasing the firsthand accounts ...

This 1921 edition delves deeply into the intricate reasons behind the exclusion of Mormons from Masonic Lodges at the time. Join us as we explore the historical context and implications of these societal barriers. (Summary by Chiquito J. Crasto)

Samuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling ...