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The modern American economy was the creation of four men: Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan. They were the giants of the Gilded Age, a moment of riotous growth that established America as the richest, most inventive, and most productive country on the planet. Acclaimed author Charles R. Morris vividly brings these men and their times to life. The Tycoons tells the incredible story of how these four determined men wrenched the economy into the modern age, inventing a nation of full economic participation that could not have been imagined earlier.

A podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight. New episodes every other Thursday.

The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. New episode twice a month. Subscribe for exclusive Member Episodes

In Inside Money, acclaimed historian, commentator, and former financial executive Zachary Karabell offers the first full and frank look inside this institution against the backdrop of American history. Blessed with complete access to the company's archives, as well as a thrilling understanding of the larger forces at play, Karabell has created an X-ray of American power - financial, political, cultural - as it has evolved from the early 1800s to the present.

The Quaker City and its hospitals were pioneers in the field of mental health. Yet by the end of the nineteenth century, its institutions were crowded and patients lived in shocking conditions. The mentally ill were quartered with the dangerously criminal. By 1906, the city had purchased a vast acreage of farmland incorporated into the city, and the Philadelphia Hospital dubbed its new venture Byberry City Farms. From the start, its history was riddled with corruption and committees, investigations and inquests, appropriations and abuse.

When most sports fans hear the stat 3,000, they immediately turn to baseball. But for those fans whose breath comes out in frosty puffs, and who bleed ice and snow, 3,000 can only mean one thing - the glory of Montreal Canadiens hockey. The "Original One" of the "Original Six", the Montreal Canadiens hockey team is practically synonymous with superlative: The most Stanley Cup championship victories, with 24? The Montreal Canadiens. The highest number of regular-season wins? The Montreal Canadiens. The oldest active franchise in the NHL? The Montreal Canadiens.

国家、貨幣、企業……虚構が他人との協力を可能にし、文明をもたらした！

The First World War had begun - imposed on the statesmen of Europe by railway timetables. It was an unexpected climax to the railway age. War by Timetable is a history of the mobilization of the armies of the Great Powers in 1914. Taylor not only argues that the circumstances were already set for a general war, he also examines the flaws in the war plans of the Great Powers. The timetables and limited resources that were meant to serve as a deterrent to war instead relentlessly drove the powers into a conflict that engulfed the world.

国家、貨幣、企業……虚構が他人との協力を可能にし、文明をもたらした！

A riveting narrative of Wall Street buccaneering, political intrigue and two of American history’s most colossal characters, struggling for mastery in an era of social upheaval and rampant inequality. Today, as the country again asks whether saving democracy means taming capital, the lessons of Roosevelt and Morgan’s time are more urgent than ever.

五つの大陸でなぜ人は異なる発展をとげたのか。
世界の富と力ははぜ現在のように偏在するようになったのか。

Uncover the chilling story of BTK, one of America's most notorious serial killers. This podcast delves into Dennis Rader's crimes, psychology, and the 30-year manhunt that led to his capture. True crime enthusiasts will gain new insights into this haunting case.

近代日本の“運命の一日”を描いた不朽の名作。

Shortly after the turn of the twentieth century, the Metropolitan Museum of Art began an ambitious program of collection building and physical expansion that transformed it into one of the world’s foremost museums, an eminence that it has maintained ever since. Two men of singular qualities and accomplishments played key roles in the Met’s transformation—J. P. Morgan, America’s leading financier and a prominent art collector, and Roger Fry, the headstrong English expert in art history who served as the Met’s curator of painting.

"Willie Nelson Chronicles: Daily Stories from Music City"Journey through the rich tapestry of Willie Nelson's legendary career with veteran Nashville radio personality Big Jim Matthews. Each day unveils a new chapter in Willie's story, featuring carefully selected songs from his vast catalog spanning six decades of music history. From his early songwriting days in Nashville to his latest achievements, explore the stories, memories, and music that make Willie Nelson an American icon.Big Jim shares intimate stories from his forty-plus years in Nashville radio, bringing you behind-the-scenes ...

Discover the fascinating life of Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate who defied expectations. From his wealthy beginnings in Barbados to his dramatic partnership with Blackbeard and eventual execution, explore his legacy and influence on pirate lore, including his portrayal in Our Flag Means Death.

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Welcome to the Strange Bar and grill, where Strange True Crime is always on the menu. So pull up a chair if you like True Crime or Dark and Mysterious Stories. This is the place to be with your Host JP!Follow me on YouTube for visuals to all episodes https://www.youtube.com/@strangebarandgrill

The story of a year-long confrontation in 1972 between the Vancouver police and the Clark Park gang, a band of unruly characters who ruled the city's east side. Corrupt cops, hapless criminals, and murder figure in this story that questions which gang was tougher: the petty criminals or the police themselves.