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Since the early days of human warfare, which may date back to the Stone Age, combatants have sought to gain an advantage through the acquisition of secret information. With the growth of technology, a parallel advantage was sought through the application of numerous types of torture. In the 19th century, the concept of manipulation was added to military tactics, an attempt to influence the minds of assassins, double agents, and world leaders alike to act against their natures.

In August 1897, the young Belgian commandant Adrien de Gerlache set sail for a three-year expedition aboard the good ship Belgica with dreams of glory. His destination was the uncharted end of the earth: the icy continent of Antarctica. But de Gerlache’s plans to be first to the magnetic South Pole would swiftly go awry. After a series of costly setbacks, the commandant faced two bad options: turn back in defeat and spare his men the devastating Antarctic winter, or recklessly chase fame by sailing deeper into the freezing waters.

¿Por qué quienes apuntan a las estrellas muchas veces terminan incendiados por la infamia? México ha sido forjado por el ascenso y la espectacular caída de los poderosos. En las habitaciones más oscuras, en cuartos llenos de mentiras, se tramaron maniobras que salieron terriblemente mal. El periodista Carlos Puig nos presenta Escándalo Mexicano, una exploración de las historias más sórdidas de la política, la farándula, los negocios, la cultura y el deporte del México contemporáneo. En cada capítulo desentrañamos a sus protagonistas, torvos personajes con sueños y ambiciones ...

The eBook, "America is the True Old World," is destined to rewrite the history books, because this eBook demonstrates that the Americas is the Far East, the land of the Bible, and the oldest landmass. All Civilization started in the Americas and branched out to the rest of the world. This eBook discusses the discovery of the Lost Continent of Mu, Atlantis found, Hyperborea, Ancient India, and Ancient Sumer. This eBook comes with 40 color illustrations to highlight the beauty of the Old World. This eBook is a series of 4 books broken down into 4 volumes, therefore, this is Volume I of IV, so...

His good friend Mark Twain dubbed him "St. Andrew." British Prime Minister William Gladstone called him an "example" for the wealthy. Such terms seldom apply to multimillionaires. But Andrew Carnegie was no run-of-the-mill steel magnate. At age 13 and full of dreams, he sailed from his native Dunfermline, Scotland, to America. Here, in one volume, are two impressive works by Andrew Carnegie himself: his autobiography and The Gospel of Wealth, a groundbreaking manifesto on the duty of the wealthy to give back to society all of their fortunes.

Send us a textFan Mail is turned on. You may now text the link from your phone and I will be able to read it. Much easier than email! In this episode, the men of the 72nd talk casualties and privations! Support the showSupport War Of The Rebellion: Stories Of The Civil WarMy Paypal - https://paypal.me/rebellionstories?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USMy Website - https://rebellionstories.com/

As the music industry reflects on the recent CMA Awards, here's a conversation we had with John Collins from CountryLine Radio, just after our previous episode of the podcast, What Makes Country Music So American?John argues that country music, much like the United States itself, is a "mongrel form" influenced by various cultures and musical traditions, and highlights how country music has evolved from gospel, rock, and R&B, reflecting the rich tapestry of influences from immigrant communities throughout American history....Special guest for this episode:John Collins, CountryLine Radio......

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Lew Dobbins' spent more than 47 years in radio and television broadcasting in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Lew reminisces about his career in country music, his experiences meeting with music celebrities like Dolly Parton, George Jones, and Tammy Wynette. In 2008, Lew was inducted into the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame and in 2017 he compiled his memories into his memoir "Lew Dobbins: Behind the Microphone"

Diane is also known as Diane Britt-Smith. You've seen her on television, in fashion magazines and probably on Instagram. She's an amazing storyteller, actor, model and she's really good at it all. She talks to us about her life experience as a Black woman and how she's made aging a really awesome experience, that literally pays her back. Here's how you can reach Diane.IG: @dianebrittsmithEmail: pivottoyourpurpose@gmail.comTweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs Global with JJ Green on YouTube. Please subscribe.Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.

Welcome to What The Heck's Creature Feature! These episodes release on Saturdays and look at folklore and cryptids from around the world! The same academic style is applied to these episodes, but they look at history and eyewitness reports before describing the creature of the week! A lot of the time, theories are a bit more scarce than the main episodes, but the content is still just as interesting.This week we're looking at the Montauk Monster. This monster was never seen alive, being discovered as a carcass in 2008. Within 2 weeks, the news became a media sensation, but the women who ...

En este primer capítulo sobre la Guerra de Corea, exploramos los eventos históricos que llevaron a la división de la península. Desde el siglo XIX hasta la liberación de Corea del dominio japonés y la posterior creación de dos naciones opuestas, analizamos las tensiones internacionales y los intereses en juego que marcaron la historia coreana. Un viaje profundo que nos permite entender el contexto de una guerra que dividió familias, ideologías y una nación entera. Acompáñanos para descubrir cómo nació el conflicto y por qué Corea se convirtió en un punto crucial de la Guerra ...

Thought this was posting on Black Nobility Friday...but apparently that's next week...who knew...one question needs to be asked...Are you mad as Hell right now? If so...good! That's not a bad thing...but what may not be so positive or constructive is where you are directing your anger. We can only control what goes on in our own lives...not what other people choose to do or believe. This edition of The Escape kicks off with continuation of last week's election wrap-up. The episode then goes into the targeted anger of an MLB legend, surprising Youtube advice and how one book that Phantom Phil ...

There was once a coal company in Appalachia that was owned not by wealthy investors but by its employees, in a cooperative enterprise. And the houses in the company’s coal camp were owned by the miners as well, most of whom were Hungarian immigrants on the Kentucky side of Tug Fork. Join Steve and Rod as they tell the fascinating history of Himlerville, a unique coal mining town in Appalachia founded by a visionary Hungarian immigrant coal miner named Martin Himler. Discover how Himlerville's miners were not only workers but also shareholders, creating a revolutionary model for coal ...

Es ist damals eine der tödlichsten Krankheiten überhaupt: Diphtherie. Besonders schlimm ist, dass sie vor allem Kinder und Jugendliche trifft. Doch dann macht der junge Forscher Emil Behring - ausgerechnet im Pferdestall - eine Entdeckung, die Hoffnung auf ein Heilmittel macht. Seine Entdeckung wird ihm einen Spitznamen und einen Adelstitel einbringen, aber er wird auch selbst schwer krank. Im Charité-Podcast berichtet Dr. Ulrike Enke von der Uni Marburg von ihren Forschungen. Sie hat den Nachlass von Emil von Behring studiert und gilt als Behring-Expertin in Deutschland. Willkommen beim ...

Enjoy this bonus episode: It's A Continent recommends History Daily. We're treating you to a teaser of this exciting podcast by sharing the episode "The Egyptian Revolution". February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pro-democracy uprisings known as the Arab Spring. About History Daily On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. ...

A lot has happened in Washington since the November 5th election and the inauguration is still nearly two months away. Here to discuss how the federal government may and should move forward is former Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper, who represented Tennessee's 5th Congressional District from 2003 to 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Lavin talks about the mid-east with Bucky Apisdorf, President and CEO of the Israeli charity, Let’s Do Something, formed after the tragic attacks of Oct 7, 2023. We discuss how this calamity affected Israel, the Palestinians, and prospects for peace. Bucky recommend’s Herman Wouk’s magisterial novels of World War II, “The Winds of War,” and “War and Remembrance.”

A recent discovery in Gibraltar has unveiled one of the most advanced manufacturing sites of the ancient world: a Neanderthal tar distillation oven dating back

Lilly and Longbottom go deep within the Sandwich been of unheard mystery! https://linktr.ee/TEWpodcast