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Host Alice Daniel takes you to places that aren’t typically what people imagine when they think about the Golden State — small rural towns in the San Joaquin Valley, rich with stories and unique histories. Places that play a role in shaping not only The Other California, but the entire state. Produced by KVPR in Fresno. More at KVPR.org.

On November 22nd 1963 JFK was assassinated. Two days later the alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was gunned down while in Police custody by Night club owner Jack Ruby. And for past 60 plus years - many have speculated the assassin did not work alone. There were congressional hearings, FBI and CIA investigations and all of that lead to documents that were sometimes released after being heavily redacted or never released at all. Information kept from the American People - These are the JFK Files. In President Trumps first term he said he would release all of the files - but then he changed ...

The Bi History podcast is a brand-new series celebrating the process of exploring the rich, complex, and often overlooked history of the bisexual+ community.

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Welcome to The Mystery Lounge! Two Average guys with an above-average obsession with the strange and unexplained. From history's greatest heists to mind-bending crimes and unsolved mysteries, we tackle the world’s biggest "what ifs" with humor, curiosity, and the vibe of two friends who can’t stop debating the weird stuff. Whether you’re here for a specific mystery or just the wild theories, we’ve got you covered. Join us in the Mystery Lounge.

Private Stock is an exclusive podcast series delivering weekly episodes that dive deep into powerful narratives, personal journeys, and unique insights. Each series explores different subject matters, covering events and issues that impact our communities and the world at large. From untold stories to reflections on everyday experiences, this intimate audio experience offers raw, unfiltered perspectives.Created and hosted by Victor Flavius, alongside co-hosts Steve Austin and Valeri Nikol, Private Stock is your go-to podcast for meaningful conversations and compelling storytelling.

Private Stock is an exclusive podcast series delivering weekly episodes that dive deep into powerful narratives, personal journeys, and unique insights. Each series explores different subject matters, covering events and issues that impact our communities and the world at large. From untold stories to reflections on everyday experiences, this intimate audio experience offers raw, unfiltered perspectives.Created and hosted by Victor Flavius, alongside co-hosts Steve Austin and Valeri Nikol, Private Stock is your go-to podcast for meaningful conversations and compelling storytelling.

This story explores the profound significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, tracing its origins, the challenges and controversies surrounding its establishment, and its modern-day observance. It delves into Dr. King’s life and legacy, emphasizing his role as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement and a global advocate for nonviolence and justice. The article highlights the persistent resistance to the holiday in some states, the grassroots activism that led to its eventual nationwide recognition, and the ways in which it inspires acts of service and reflection today. By examining the holiday...

Have lunch with a father-son combo who both happen to be award-winning broadcasters! Hi everyone - My name is Matt. I’m 46 and at the stage of life where I try to create and preserve as many memories as possible, and what better resource than my dad Doug? A couple of times each month, Dad and I get together for lunch. After we eat, we sit down for about 15-20 minutes and just let Dad recall great stories from his life. Our topics will be all over the place - some are more personal, some are related to West Michigan, some are funny, some are sweet. Every episode might not be for every person,...

Pocket Observatory is an attention reclamation project.

Benvenuti a Bloody Medusa, io sono Alessia Lazzaroni e, ogni settimana, vi accompagnerò all'interno di vere scene del crimine.Entreremo nei luoghi in cui il male ha preso forma, pietrificando, come Medusa, le vite di vittime e carnefici, di innocenti e colpevoli. Se non ti spaventa avere paura, resta collegato, solo qui, su Radio 5.9.✍️ Testi: Alessia Lazzaroni🎙️ Montaggio: Alessandro Bassoli

Tu as déjà entendu parler de ces lieux étranges ou de ces artefacts qui semblent défier l’histoire telle qu’on la connaît ? Ici, on explore ces énigmes ensemble, avec curiosité et émerveillement. Bienvenue pour ce premier épisode, le premier d'un longue série ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die.

Pick up almost any book on early and medieval world history and empire, and where do you find West Africa? On the periphery. This pioneering book tells a different story. Interweaving political and social history and drawing on a rich array of sources, Michael Gomez unveils a new vision of how categories of ethnicity, race, gender, and caste emerged in Africa and in global history.

In an era of fake news and new fault lines in global politics, millions of listeners turn to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme each morning to help them make sense of the world around them. The first ever book from the iconic programme marks 60 years of programming with 60 world-changing stories. Covering everything from the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Anti-Apartheid Movement to the emergence of Brit Art and space exploration, artificial intelligence and machine learning, Today explores events as they happened and reveals how they changed the world around us.

Sometimes, the questions can be more interesting than the answers. The Search in Extraterrestrial Intelligence [SETI] has recently hotted up, with a whole new wave of research going to show that we will always be fascinated by what we don't understand. Was 'The Wow Signal' a radio transmission from deep space? Or was it the resonating frequency of a passing comet? Often, it can feel as if professional explainers of all stripes want to put an end to anything mysterious in life.

This classic, definitive account of totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism", beginning with the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe in the 19th century and continuing through the New Imperialism period from 1884 to World War I.

Join Sandi Toksvig for a daily perusal through her room of books, as she provides some succour for the soul whilst celebrating some forgotten (and unforgotten) characters in history; some heroic, others comedic and a few who are just downright idiotic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sweeping, deeply researched book, Paul Thomas Chamberlin boldly argues that the Cold War, long viewed as a mostly peaceful, if tense, diplomatic standoff between democracy and communism, was actually a part of a vast, deadly conflict that killed millions on battlegrounds across the postcolonial world. For half a century, as an uneasy peace hung over Europe, ferocious proxy wars raged in the Cold War’s killing fields, resulting in more than 14 million dead - victims who remain largely forgotten and all but lost to history.

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