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Step into the realm of the gods, heroes, and monsters with Uncovering World Mythology: The Ultimate Collection (5 Books In 1)—an unparalleled journey through time, culture, and imagination that will leave you spellbound! Embark on a thrilling odyssey across the globe, as you delve into the hidden depths of five captivating mythologies that have shaped human history and inspired countless legends.

From the capture of Sidney Reilly, the "Ace of Spies", by Lenin's Bolsheviks in 1925, to the deportation from the USA of Anna Chapman, the "Redhead under the Bed", in 2010, Kremlin and Western spymasters have battled for supremacy for nearly a century. In Deception Edward Lucas uncovers the real story of Chapman and her colleagues in Britain and America, unveiling their clandestine missions and the spy-hunt that led to their downfall. It reveals unknown triumphs and disasters of Western intelligence in the Cold War,

Get to know the Greek gods and goddesses, from the mighty Zeus, to the temperamental Poseidon, the beautiful Aphrodite, and every character from A to Z. Who wouldn’t want to hear about Zeus and his command of lightning, Hades and how he found his bride, the wisdom of Athena, and so many other stories that capture the imagination. These stories can do more than just entertain; they can also inspire and teach us lessons that were penned by the Greeks themselves.

A compilation of diverse topics across our 12 categories. You will learn about: the history of whaling, the art of film noir, the psychology behind the Stockholm Syndrome, the history of the U.S. Federal Reserve, the story of Joan of Arc, the discovery of penicillin, the science of meteorites, the history of the D-Day Invasion, the unexplained phenomenon of crop circles, the adventure of climbing Everest, the thought of Confucius, and the start of fireworks.

They’re widely known as raiders, pirates, invaders, and savages, but despite their fearsome reputation (or perhaps because of it), Vikings continue to fascinate us today. And it’s not hard to see why. They were brave, rebellious, and fierce fighters—plus, based on Hollywood’s portrayals, they were quite good-looking. While media highlights their violence and toughness, there’s more to the Viking culture than just conquering lands. The Vikings were not just warriors but also traders, explorers, and lawmakers....

A compilation of diverse topics across our 12 categories. You will learn about the Seven Wonders of the World, the invention of the Internet, the history of the Boston Tea Party, the story of the Hollywood blacklist, the cultural phenomenon that is culture jamming, the exciting sport of Parkour, the natural beauty of the aurora borealis, the theory of behavioural economics, the history of the seven archangels, the story behind the Loch Ness monster, and more.

The history of Egypt is long, filled with wealthy lifestyles, advanced engineering, inventions, and mystical characters that still amaze us today. Uncovering Egyptian Mythology is more than just a book that will teach you about a country. It's a comprehensive guide that will transport you back to a country that is the only remaining ancient wonder in the world!

Ciao, io sono Luca Bellinzona e sono la voce narrante che sta dietro a questo podcast di storia dell'arte!Questo progetto è nato in realtà come modo per ripetere in maniera creativa prima degli esami ma col tempo è diventare un vero e proprio corso strutturato.Non vedo l'ora di avervi con me in questo viaggio nella storia dell'arte!Mi raccomando, segui il podcast per non perderti le nuove puntate e dai uno sguardo alla pagina IG (@ilramooro)!Per qualsiasi cosa puoi scrivermi a: ilramooro@gmai.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The concept of prosecuting war criminals is not unique to the modern world. Individuals who breached the "rules of war" were tried in ancient Greece, and probably earlier. However, those early prosecutions were hardly examples of fair and impartial international justice. Underpinning the prosecutions, however, was a notion that, even in war, there are certain rules which must be obeyed.

Nuestra especie no era la única ni la más prometedora de las varias versiones de humanos en el planeta hace 200.000 años. Pero lo conquistó. Salió de su cuna en África y ocupó todos los continentes. Seleccionó y rediseñó al puñado de animales y vegetales de los que se alimenta. Se multiplicó una y mil veces. Hizo pueblos, ciudades, imperios, guerras, transportes, fábricas e ideas, muchas ideas.

His second major venture into nonfiction (after Death in the Afternoon, 1932), Green Hills of Africa is Ernest Hemingway's lyrical journal of a month on safari in the great game country of East Africa, where he and his wife, Pauline, journeyed in December of 1933. Hemingway's well-known interest in - and fascination with - big-game hunting is magnificently captured in this evocative account of his trip.

Learn about the history of whaling with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The history of whaling is a fascinating look at international efforts to protect finite resources in international waters, otherwise known as common territory or commons. While whaling can date back to 6, 000 B.C., large-scale whaling is thought to have commenced around the 12th century, with the Basques who killed a large number of right whales in the Bay of Biscay.

🎙️ **History Man: Archäologie, Geschichte & Mythologie** 🏺 Tauche ein in die geheimnisvolle Welt vergangener Kulturen! Mit "History Man" erlebst du die größten Entdeckungen der Archäologie, packende Mythen und faszinierende historische Ereignisse. Ob versunkene Städte, epische Schlachten oder antike Götter – jeder Podcast bringt dich auf eine spannende Zeitreise. Entdecke die Geschichten, die die Welt prägten. 🌍🔍 Lass die Vergangenheit lebendig werden! Abonniere jetzt und tauche ein in das Abenteuer der Geschichte!

"Memorie dall'Impero - Cosa rimane del Colonialismo in Friuli Venezia Giulia" è un podcast che invita a esplorare le tracce nascoste di un passato coloniale ancora presente nel nostro territorio. Un viaggio in cinque episodi, dove gli autori Luca Giuliani e Flavio Massarutto ci guidano attraverso storie inedite e sorprendenti, svelando connessioni tra luoghi emblematici e vicende dimenticate.Ciascuna puntata è impreziosita dai contributi della storica Valeria Deplano in un sillabario di termini legati al colonialismo.Grazie a ricerche d’archivio, contributi di studiosi e esperti, fonti ...

oi gente eu sou Lucas ALVES e esse é meu pod se divirtam e curtam sejam felizes meu povooo e ja me sigam no instagam @lucas_41_

Do you want to know the stories behind your favourite Italian dishes? With this podcast you can! Join Anglo-Italian food writer Luca Marchiori as he shares a weekly slice of his lifelong love and enthusiasm for the cooking of his native country. In each episode he explores the history of a different Italian food from its origins to the present day. And you’ll discover plenty of fun facts and fascinating figures along the way.

Recorre el camino de la Historia con AMBULARE. Podcast que nace con la intención de animar a dar ese primer paso para conocer lugares y hechos históricos que han marcado nuestra Historia.

The ancient Vietnamese life in which Tung was raised is being torn apart. It is not enough to work hard and grow rice anymore. Now every farmer in Mai Dong has to pick a side: the French or the communists. Intelligence, humility and graft made Tung's father Que an honorable figure in Mai Dong. His values ensured the family's survival through famine and flood. They will not protect him against the communists, who need class-enemy victims for their land reform campaign.

En LIGNUM EN ROMA hablaremos de Roma y de la otra Roma. Hablaremos de la Monarquía, de la República y del Alto Imperio romano. Contaremos la historia de césares y emperadores, legiones y batallas. Pero además nos preguntaremos, ¿Quién era en realidad la población romana? ¿Cómo vivían? ¿Qué pensaban? Hablaremos de cómo se comportaba la gente corriente: amas de casa, los soldados, posaderos, forajidos, mercaderes y gladiadores que constituyen el día a día de la capital del Imperio. Todo ello sin prejuzgar hechos pasados con mi moderna manera de ver las cosas. Esta precaución de ...

Bringing back conversations with our elders.