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Here is a minor classic of the Orient. It is perhaps the most entertaining, most charming explanation and interpretation of traditional Japanese culture in terms of the tea ceremony. First published in 1906, it traces the custom from its roots in Taoism to its role as a Zen meditative discipline.

The story of the Second World War told by former BBC newsreader Richard Baker, with original recordings from the BBC. From Neville Chamberlain's historic declaration of war on Germany in 1939 to the sounds of rejoicing crowds on VJ Day in August 1945, the BBC - regarded at home and abroad as the very voice of Britain and the world's most trusted broadcaster - brought the full picture to an attentive nation.

This classic text gives a broad overview of the early Christian church, how it was formed, and how it dealt with the Roman empire, which was at first hostile to Christianity, and then under Constantine the Great how it came to embrace the new faith. The author, George Hodges, also examines the many heresies that beset the church from within, and the various figures that would defend the correct definition of the faith.

Countries die. Sometimes it’s murder, sometimes it’s by accident, and sometimes it’s because they were so ludicrous they didn’t deserve to exist in the first place. Occasionally they explode violently. A few slip away almost unnoticed. Often the cause of death is either ‘got too greedy’ or ‘Napoleon turned up’. Now and then they just hold a referendum and vote themselves out of existence. This is an atlas of nations that fell off the map.

On the night of 14/15 April 1912, a supposedly unsinkable ship, the largest and most luxurious vessel in the world at the time, collided with an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage. Of the 2,208 people on board, only 712 were saved. The rest either drowned or froze to death. How could this 'unsinkable' vessel sink and why did so few of those aboard survive? The authors bring the tragedy to life, telling the story of the ship's design, construction, and maiden voyage.

Ein Podcast über die Geschichte Europas. Gespräche mit Expert:innen, angefangen beim geologischen Entstehen der europäischen Halbinsel bis hin zum heutigen Tag. Mitglied von geschichtspodcasts.de & wissenschaftspodcasts.de Direktlink zur Webseite des Podcasts: https://geschichteeuropas.podigee.io/

Zionism: An Emotional State expertly demonstrates how the energy propelling the Zionist project originates from bundles of feeling whose elements have varied in volume, intensity, and durability across space and time.

On the morning of January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the 10th time, beginning mission STS-51-L. Space shuttles had already successfully completed 24 missions, and no American spacecraft had ever failed to reach orbit during an official mission.

Every day is a story waiting to be told. From groundbreaking scientific discoveries to pivotal historical moments, This Day in History brings you the most fascinating events from the past, one day at a time.

A 19th-century empress chases eternal beauty, while a 20th-century thief risks everything to steal her crown jewel. Their fates are fixed to the same dazzling treasure: a perfect cluster of diamonds, the Sisi Star. Empress Elisabeth of Austria loves that star. She uses it to defy the rules of her time and carve out her own legacy of beauty and power. Its pursuit drives her to her very limits. And when petty crook Daniel Blanchard spies the jewel, it's the challenge he's been waiting for. His plan to steal it is high-stakes: a daring night-time parachute jump. If he can get his hands on the...

Host Kehlan Kirwan and expert Gary Spain take a journey into the history of Irish football. From great players and famous national teams, to League of Ireland sides and individuals that graced the domestic league – they’ll bring some of the great stories of Irish football to you.

Welcome to Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage, a twice-a-month podcast where our hosts will share the most fascinating stories in Alabama's historical community over a hot (or cold) beverage of your choosing.

The Difference She Makes is a new podcast by the Global Initiative for Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation (GIJTR) that explores the ways in which women are uniquely affected by injustice and conflict through the lens of women activists themselves. Over the course of six episodes, we bring together over a dozen women, from as many countries, to gain perspective into the economic and emotional toll women face as a consequence of violence, war, and systemic injustice. To help us understand the countless ways women are affected, Guests come from a range of backgrounds. They include former ...

A podcast by women, about women in World War II.

The British monarchy presents a paradox. It is one of the most stable institutions in history. Yet it has rarely been free from crisis. Royal Revolutions explores crucial moments of trial, tension and change in British Royal history. The first season is devoted to Britain's most recent Royal Revolution - the Abdication crisis of 1936.

Il Messale di Barbara di Brandeburgo è un codice miniato dal valore inestimabile, commissionato dai Gonzaga intorno al 1440, nel periodo di massimo splendore della loro dominazione a Mantova."Uno missale molto bello et ornatissimo" così lo definiva nel 1450 il marchese Ludovico II: non si era badato a spese pur di commissionare ad artisti rinomati un libro liturgico di altissimo livello.Sui vari committenti della corte, si impone una straordinaria figura femminile: Barbara di Brandeburgo, colta, autorevole e abile diplomatica. Oggi quest’opera è il fiore all’occhiello del Museo ...

In the realm of holiday folklore, few figures have captured the imagination of modern audiences quite like Krampus - the horned, chain-wielding counterpart to Santa Claus who's become a surprising pop culture phenomenon. From indie horror films to mainstream Hollywood productions like the recent Amazon Prime comedy "Red One" starring Dwayne Johnson, Krampus has transformed from a obscure Alpine legend to a global entertainment sensation.Originating in Central European folklore, particularly in Austria, Bavaria, and parts of the Alpine region, Krampus is the antithesis of the jolly gift-giver. ...

From the hosts of A Flatpack History of Sweden, we are reviewing and judging all the kings, queens and regents of Sweden, from Olof Skötkonung to Carl XVI Gustaf. Each episode includes a biography and a number of categories, where we try and find the most interesting characters in Swedish history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill met in Yalta in February 1945, Hitler's armies were on the run and victory was imminent. The Big Three wanted to draft a blueprint for a lasting peace - but instead set the stage for a 44-year division of Europe into Soviet and western spheres of influence. After fighting side by side for nearly four years, their political alliance was rapidly fracturing. By the time the leaders met again in Potsdam in July 1945, Russians and Americans were squabbling over the future of Germany and Churchill was warning about an "iron curtain" being drawn down over the Continent.

Drawing on years of archival research both in the US and Iran - including access to Iranian government archives rarely available to western scholars - the Iranian-born, Oxford-educated historian leads us through the four seasons of US-Iran relations: the 'spring' of mutual fascination, the 'summer' of early interactions, the 'autumn' of close strategic ties and the long, dark 'winter' of mutual hatred.