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The relationship between East and West has always been one of turmoil. In this historical tour de force, a renowned historian leads us from the world of classical antiquity, through the Dark Ages, to the Crusades, Europe's resurgence, and the dominance of the Ottoman Empire, which almost shattered Europe entirely.

Wheeler is Britain's foremost woman travel writer. Glowing Still is the story of her travelling life - what is 'important, revealing or funny' - in a notoriously testosterone-laden field. Growing up among blue-collar Conservatives in Bristol where 'we didn't know anyone who wasn't like us', Wheeler knew she needed to get away. In her twenties she began a dramatic escape: Pole to Pole, via Poland. Glowing Still recalls happy days on India's Puri Express; an Antarctic lavatory through which a seal popped up (hot fishy breath!); and the louche life of a Parisian shopgirl.

Mary Anning was only 12 years old when, in 1811, she discovered the first dinosaur skeleton - of an ichthyosaur - while fossil hunting on the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England. Until Mary's incredible discovery, it was widely believed that animals did not become extinct.

In the second adventure of the Fossil Woman series, Henrietta Ballantine has her future all figured out. With her Ph.D. in hand, she's ready to embark on explorations and digs alongside her new husband, geologist Frank Bailey. However, she quickly discovers that marriage comes with unexpected compromises. When Frank’s company sends him to the remote town of Mammoth, North Dakota, Henrietta’s carefully constructed future begins to shatter.

When it comes to the importance of protecting this precious planet, it’s all about relationships: with ourselves, our environment and each other. Join me, Sue “Magoo” Coulter for a monthly show highlighting Women in Ecology. Focusing on the range of ways in which women can share their relationship with nature in their personal lives, the work they do and the impact they have on their communities.

* Please note that Queensland Women Environmental Champions is about to expire as an RSS distributed podcast by the end of May 2024.It should remain available on YouTube for the foreseeable future.On that platform either search for Queensland Women Environmental Champions or HOPEINCFILMS - the dedicated channel of the not for profit organisation HOPE INC. AUSTRALIA.

Maya Tiwari ~ brings alive the Goddess Force of healing to Self and Earth. Her high vibrational wisdom speaks to the soul-enriching journey of the feminine experience. She instills beauty and power to women's voices to nurture life, hearth and earth while strengthening awareness and spiritual immunity. These episodes are rooted in Ayurveda, India's ancient ways of healing.

AgSpirations by AWARD is a regular podcast series that features immersive conversations with leading global agricultural research and development experts on shaping and advancing inclusive, agricultural-driven development in Africa.