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In 1804, John Colter set out with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the first US expedition to traverse the North American continent. During the 28-month ordeal, Colter served as a hunter and scout, and honed his survival skills on the western frontier. But when the journey was over, Colter stayed behind. He spent two more years trekking alone through dangerous and unfamiliar territory, charting some of the West's most treasured landmarks.

In the aftermath of the Battles of Khambula and Gingindlovu, a lull fell over the war-torn Zulu Kingdom. Though British forces under Lord Chelmsford emerged victorious during both encounters, earlier defeats, casualties, and supply shortages required them to withdraw back into Natal. Now with waves of long-awaited reinforcements arriving, Chelmsford prepares to launch a second invasion of Zululand. Death and destruction have taken their toll on the Zulu people. Thousands of families mourn for their loved ones, while refugees flee from the devastation of the border regions.

Since the Six-Day War, Israelis have been entrenched in a national debate over whether to keep the land they conquered or to return some, if not all, of the territories to Palestinians. In a balanced and insightful analysis, Micah Goodman deftly sheds light on the ideas that have shaped Israelis' thinking on both sides of the debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Contrary to opinions that dominate the discussion, he discovers that the paradox of Israeli political discourse is that both sides are right in what they affirm - and wrong in what they deny.

The history of espionage is far older than any of today's intelligence agencies, yet the long history of intelligence operations has been largely forgotten. The codebreakers at Bletchley Park, the most successful World War II intelligence agency, were completely unaware that their predecessors in earlier moments of national crisis had broken the codes of Napoleon during the Napoleonic wars and those of Spain before the Spanish Armada.

Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the dramatic and surprising history of American piracy's "Golden Age" when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. Best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an early display of solidarity against the Crown, and then violently opposed them. Upending popular misconceptions and cartoonish stereotypes, Dolin provides this wholly original account of these seafaring outlaws.

Throughout the 24 lectures of Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Works, author and book critic Professor Maureen Corrigan of Georgetown University will take you on a tour of some of the most challenged and controversial works of literature, from the plays of Shakespeare to 21st-century best-sellers—even including the dictionary and classic fairy tales. You will trace the history, in the United States and Great Britain, of the challenges to books, the censoring of books, book bans, and even burnings.

Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides.The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous backstory and above all the secret, mysterious meanings of books we thought we knew.-- To join the ...

History for busy people. The Cold War: History in an Hour gives a brilliant overview of the unusual and non-violent war between East and West that lasted nearly fifty years.From the end of World War Two to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 the world lived within the shadow of the Cold War. Russia and America eyed each other with suspicion and hostility.

When you think about Christian history, you might think of the first thousand years - the events of Jesus' life, the acts of the apostles, the establishment of the church, and the various councils that established theological doctrine. But the history of Christianity from the Reformation to the present is equally dramatic and profoundly relevant. It's a story about people as much as theology - our cultures, our politics, our relationship to the world.

In the summer of 1913, the wooden-hulled brigantine Karluk departed Canada for the Arctic Ocean. At the helm was Captain Bob Bartlett, considered the world’s greatest living ice navigator. The expedition’s visionary leader was a flamboyant impresario named Vilhjalmur Stefansson hungry for fame. Just six weeks after the Karluk departed, giant ice floes closed in around her. As the ship became icebound, Stefansson disembarked with five companions and struck out on what he claimed was a 10-day caribou hunting trip. Most on board would never see him again.

News, views, people & ideas from the world of prehistoric archaeology from the filmmakers who brought you ‘Standing with Stones‘.

Gwenda and Douglas Brady were among the millions of British children sent to live with new families for their own safety during the Second World War, leaving behind their parents, their friends and all that felt familiar and safe. Evacuation could be a scary experience, but five-year-old Gwenda and her brother were lucky enough to be housed with a kindly schoolmaster and his wife, and soon the realities of the war felt very far away.

Op 27 oktober 2025 viert Amsterdam haar 750e verjaardag – een mijlpaal vol geschiedenis, verhalen en inzichten. Met Amsterdamse Handelsgeest: van de Gouden Eeuw tot Nu, een podcast van Lexence Advocaten & Notarissen, nemen we je elke maand mee in fascinerende verhalen uit de geschiedenis van onze hoofdstad – verteld vanuit juridisch perspectief.Met Hidde Bruinsma als host staan we stil bij de volgende onderwerpen en meer: - Wonen in Amsterdam sinds 1850 - Het ontstaan van het erfpachtsysteem in Amsterdam - De oprichting van de allereerste aandelenbeurs - De cruciale rol van contracten in ...

Welcome to the Stories of Old St Canice’s Podcast. This four episode series will take you on a journey through time with experts in history and archaeology to discover more about this ancient, sacred site at the heart of Finglas.

Every day I cover what happened on that day during World War II. I put what happened in context with the causes and outcomes of the war. Every day is a piece to the overall puzzle of the war. I like to tell stories of the little things that happened, that are hardly covered in my histories about World War II.

Bem-vindos ao “Limites da Eternidade”, um programa cativante apresentado por Anizia Unten, uma renomada escritora e pesquisadora. Neste programa, mergulhamos nas profundezas das experiências humanas, tanto no plano físico quanto no plano extrafísico, explorando as vastas bagagens de vivências felizes e infelizes que cada individualidade deste planeta carrega consigo.

Step into the shadowy world of 10 Minute Mystery, where every episode uncovers a new puzzle waiting to be solved.Building on the gripping storytelling of 10 Minute Murder, our podcast broadens the scope to include a wide array of mysterious topics that will fascinate and intrigue you.From the depths of ancient lore and the unexplained phenomena of today to baffling historical events and spine-chilling ghost stories, 10 Minute Mystery delivers high-quality, concise episodes that fit perfectly into your busy schedule. Each story is meticulously researched and presented with the suspense and ...

Ho-Hum History is the ultimate snooze-worthy history podcast for those who prefer their past with a side of yawn. Featuring monotone narration, overly detailed tangents, and a lack of narrative structure, this podcast dives into historical events with all the excitement of a dry textbook. Perfect for those who need a bedtime companion or just want to hear the same dates and facts droned on about endlessly. Ho-Hum History: because not every history lesson needs to be thrilling.

A Podcast going into the Gods of Ancient Greece. Most only hear of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, but the true list far exceeds that. I upload every Sunday. Contact me at @Mythology.nerdspodcast@gmail.com

A história dos negros em Curitiba sempre foi jogada para baixo do tapete. O marketing da "capital europeia" escondeu os séculos de escravidão e a vida de centenas de milhares de pessoas dese a aboilição. Agora é a hora de contar a história dessas pessoas, de fazer com que elas deixem de ser invisíveis. Em seis episódios, o Plural vai mostrar a influência do povo negro na cultura, nas artes, no mundo do trabalho e na história de Curitiba.