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Only a few hundred vessels have ever transited the Northwest Passage, stretching through Canada’s north from Maine to Alaska—and substantially fewer have completed the treacherous journey in a fiberglass-hulled boat like Polar Sun. But Mark Synnott was determined to add his name to the list, and in doing so, also investigate a 175-year-old mystery, that of what happened to the legendary captain Sir John Franklin and his crew aboard the legendary HMS Erebus and HMS Terror.

In recent years, genetic testing has become easily available to consumers across the globe, making it relatively simple to find out where your ancestors came from. But what do these test results actually tell us about ourselves? In Ancestors, Pierre Zalloua, a leading authority on population genetics, argues that these test results have led to a dangerous oversimplification of what one’s genetic heritage means. Genetic ancestry has become conflated with anthropological categories such as “origin,” “ethnicity,” and even “race” in spite of the complexities that underlie these concepts.

In our reading today, Moses outlines the blessings and the curses that will fall upon Israel: blessings if they keep the covenant of the Lord, and curses if they abandon the Lord’s covenant. Keep in mind that these statutes include prescribed ways in which Israel can repent of sin and execute justice. To reject the statutes and ordinances is to reject a good God who loves His people, denying that His ways lead to prosperity. Israel will serve as a witness to the nations about the Lord and His power. If they obey Him, the nations will see God’s kindness and provision. If they reject Him, ...

On this episode, we continue our visit to Mount Auburn Cemetery. Joined by biographer Natalie Dykstra, we visit the Gardner tomb where Isabella Stewart Gardner is buried. We learn more about Gardner and her family's relationship to the history of Boston from Dykstra and Chief Historian Peter Drummey. Mount Auburn is the first American cemetery that purposely combined commemoration with elements of experimental gardening, picturesque landscape design, and access to nature, starting a trend across the nation in the mid-19th century that led to the creation of the first public parks in this ...

Send us a textThe near constant gloom of a Birmingham winter can be a lot for anyone. On her first winter in Birmingham in 1918, Ruth recalled “I just felt I couldn’t live-maybe I’d just die, because the winter was so hard”. But she lived, and threw herself into civic projects to keep the blues at bay. The projects she undertook changed Birmingham forever and we are still reaping the rewards.To access a full episode transcript as well as to access additional material, check out our website.For questions, concerns, corrections or episode suggestions please reach out to us at museum@...

Anthony Comstock was very invested in policing the activities of others. He was obsessed with it, really. The United States was a wild place around the time of The Civil War and old Tony just wanted to be the best dry goods merchant he could be - after he tried his hardest to single-handedly eradicate "vice" that he saw as the scourge of all humanity. Come along this week for part 1 of 2 in our double episode that wraps up season 1. We will tell you all about Comstock, his absolutely bonkers obsession with other people's lives and activities, and begin to discuss why it is critically important...

On Oct. 1, 2010, Mark Mariani, 47, was given new hope, thanks to medical advancements. He suffered from Crohn’s disease for more than half of his life. and doctors told him he might not need his colostomy bag anymore. The next night, he headed to his favourite western bar to do some two-steppin’ and meet up with friends. The following morning Mark’s family received a call from police. He was found dead in a Calgary strip mall parking lot — his keys, wallet and cell phone were found in a nearby alley. Follow along as homicide detectives investigate the murder of Mark Mariani, and ...

All episodes on Pearlpod are premium contents and are free, We are open to free-willing heartfelt donations in support of the vision. The victory is won!Plunge into the fascinating world of Biblical typology in our latest episode, "The Ancient Blueprints: Unlocking the Typology of Israel, Judah, and the Church." Join Leigh Murphy Verere and Adams Joseph as they explore the profound connections between Israel, Judah, and the Church, revealing how ancient stories resonate with eternal truths. Discover how Israel’s covenant and its tumultuous journey mirror the Church's spiritual path and the ...

Send us a textSome say this was the final test before Guru Amardas Ji was chosen as Guru. But I believe, It was not a test—it was a moment where his humility, love, and unwavering commitment shone brighter than ever before. It was the moment that proved that true greatness is not achieved in an instant—it is built over years of selfless dedication.Baba Amar Das Ji did not become great because of one moment—he was great because of everything he had done leading up to it. That moment was simply the world’s way of witnessing the greatness that had always been there.music: Moko Taar le by ...

This week The Frick Collection will reopen its doors to the public after a renovation and restoration of nearly five years and a cost of $220 million dollars. Visitors will again see the elegant Beaux Arts mansion once occupied by Gilded Age industrialist Henry Clay Frick and his wife and daughter. They will also see the priceless collection of masterworks of art from the Renaissance through the 19th century, much of acquired by Frick himself. In this episode, a companion show to the Bowery Boys "House of Beauty: The Story of the Frick Collection", Carl talks with managing educator ...

It's a nice week to be a VexHead, y'all. We've got Frédéric Lindboe back in the studio this week because he just can't get enough! We go through his redesign process and his designs for a flag advent calendar, judging all the way. Then, we have a good chat about the family flag he designed for my wife and me, and how we implemented it in the ceremony. Plus, Red-White-and-Blueland? Huh?SHOW NOTES HEREOur Linktree#FlaggmannenRedesignsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

🌟 Découvrez le Petit Trianon, un joyau de l'architecture française néoclassique. Plongez dans l'histoire fascinante de cet édifice qui a séduit Marie-Antoinette par son élégance et sa simplicité raffinée. 🚶‍♂️ Explorez comment ses aménagements audacieux ont influencé le design d'intérieur et le paysagisme à travers l'Europe. Appuyez sur play pour plonger dans l'histoire ! 🎧🎧 Vous avez aimé cet épisode ? Découvrez aussi :• Secrets du Mont-Saint-Michel dévoilés• 1. Visite Virtuelle : La Majestueuse Cathédrale de Reims Hébergé par Acast. Visitez ...

Anders Rørtveit Teig er filmregissør og forfatter. For noen år siden ga askøyværingen ut sin første thriller, og han har plottet klart til en ny bok. Marianne Hansen jobber på biblioteket og har flere gode tips til påskekrim for både små, unge og voksne. Visste du forresten at det å lese krim i påsken, er en over 100 år gammel tradisjon i Norge? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eine Bonusepisode zur Serie "Gründungsmythen des Nationalismus". Gemeinsam mit Katrin von Irmimi sprechen wir über die Nestorchronik – die zentrale mittelalterliche Quelle zur Geschichte der Kiewer Rus.

In this episode of the Compendium, we uncover the Millennium Dome Diamond Heist: The Plot to Steal the Worlds Most Flawless Diamond. We follow the trail of a notorious criminal gang featuring Lee Wenham, Ray Betson, William Cockram as Scotland Yard is onto them long before their plan is even executed. This is a story of bodacious nerve and Brazen balls, it features speedboats, JCB Diggers and even metal ramming spikes mounted on the back of trucks. There is nothing that we love more than a heist story than a heist story carried out by idiots. We give you just the Compendium, but if you want ...

Join Hari and Kimi in this gripping episode as they uncover the tragic tale of the magnificent Bali myna, a stunning snow-white bird teetering on the brink of extinction in the Indonesian paradise of Bali. Discover the beauty of its long, drooping crest and vibrant blue eye patches, and learn why fewer than 50 of these incredible creatures were estimated to exist in the wild in 2020. This is a story of breathtaking beauty and the urgent fight for survival, captured from the heart of Wikipedia's featured articles.Learn more about this fascinating bird here: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...

Join us for the latest announcement from the Labour Government regarding the roll-out of school-based nursery capital grants. Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson outlines the ambitious plan to open and expand nurseries in primary schools, backed by £37 million in funding for an initial 300 schools, aiming for 3,000 new nurseries in the long term. We explore the government's vision for these nurseries to serve communities facing challenges, potentially creating up to 6,000 new nursery places by September. The goal is to align with the expansion of the 30 hours a week childcare...

The focal point of this episode is the intriguing history of the forward pass in American football, as elucidated by our esteemed guest, Timothy P. Brown from footballarchaeology.com. This information comes from his original post titled: Wabash and Kent Lambert's Forward Pass Innovations We delve into the significant contributions of Wabash College and its quarterback, Kent Lambert, who innovatively navigated the complexities of early football rules to enhance the strategic use of the forward pass. Lambert's ingenious tactics included what is now recognized as intentional grounding, a concept ...

Aubrey and Maturin - best friends forever! We take a look through the brilliant Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World directed by Peter Weir and starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany. The number one movie that deserved a sequel that it never got.We talk through the life and times of Thomas Cochrane – the real life inspiration behind Jack Aubrey and revel in the historical age of Enlightenment and the Napoleonic naval combat that serve as this film’s backdrop.Plus why we never got a sequel, the magic brain coin, Little Lord Blakeney’s quiet ghastly amputation and spliiiiice ...

Just over 1,000 years ago, Sichuan in southwest China issued the world’s first officially backed paper money. Today, we’ll talk about what local conditions spurred this financial revolution, and how traders were able to cash in on the innovation.