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On a winter's night in 1951, shortly after Evensong, the interior of St Paul's Cathedral echoed with gunfire. This was no act of violence but a scientific demonstration of new techniques in acoustic measurement. It aimed to address a surprising question: could a building be a musical instrument? Pistols in St Paul's: Science, Music, and Architecture in the Twentieth Century (Manchester University Press, 2024) by Dr. Fiona Smyth tells the fascinating story of the scientists, architects and musicians who set out to answer this question. Beginning at the turn of the century, their innovative ...

In the late 1990s, South Korea, as part of its Sunshine Policy, made numerous proposals to North Korea, including the Mount Kumgang tourism program. We examine the motivations behind these efforts.

定住旅行家「ERIKO」が、実際に訪れ “定住した国” や 街の暮らしを 「ことば」を キーワードに お話していきます。 今回は、「グアテマラの旅 その2♪」〜海外の儀式〜 「グアテマラ」 北と西をメキシコ、北にベリーズ、東にホンジュラスとエルサルバドルと接しており、カリブ海と太平洋の両方に面した中央アメリカの国。北海道と四国を合わせた広さよりやや大きい面積。首都はグアテマラシティ。人口は1711 万人でその約4割は先住民が...

With Mussolini's Nation-Empire: Sovereignty and Settlement in Italy's Borderlands, 1922–1943 (Cambridge UP, 2017), Roberta Pergher transforms our understanding of Fascist rule. Examining Fascist Italy's efforts to control the antipodes of its realm - the regions annexed in northern Italy after the First World War, and Italy's North African colonies - she shows how the regime struggled to imagine and implement Italian sovereignty over alien territories and peoples. Contrary to the claims of existing scholarship, Fascist settlement policy in these regions was not designed to solve an ...

EP 75: The Vanishing of Tammy Belanger: A Dark AnniversaryThis month marks the 40th anniversary of the disappearance of 8-year-old Tammy Belanger from Exeter, New Hampshire. Tammy’s story is one that many in Southern New Hampshire know all too well, but the dark truth behind her abduction is still haunting. In this episode, we explore the mystery of what happened to Tammy after she was last seen crossing the street on her usual walk to school.Tammy’s case is eerily linked to another young girl—Christy Luna, an 8-year-old girl from Florida whose circumstances mirrored Tammy’s in ...

「日本三大お家騒動」ご存知ですか？　今回はその中のひとつ「伊達騒動」にフォーカスを当てます。伊達政宗を始祖とする伊達家・仙台藩。そこで起きた騒動についてご紹介します。いつの世も、家中での権力争いは起きるものですねえ… ------------------------- 『歴史大好き！OJIトーク』（れきしだいすき・おじとーく）は、2人の歴史好きおじさんがゆる～くトークする番組です。作業のお供に、静かで寂しいときに、どうぞお聴きください。...

It's our Spoilers breakdown of The Old Wives' Tale by George Peele - the full edit of our full cast audio adaptation is on the patreon feed now, and joining the pod in time for Christmas! This !Spoilers! episode is written and hosted by Robert Crighton. The audio used to demonstrate text in this episode is from a rough mix of the live show - technical quality is considerably lower than in the final mix. In The Old Wives’ Tale by George Peele Madge was played by Lynsey Beauchamp, Antic / Booby / Corebus by Kit McGuire; Fantastic / Delia by Sojourner Hazelwood-Connell; Frolic / Jack by Emma ...

Saint Cecilia’s life and legacy remain integral to Catholic spirituality and devotion, especially for musicians and those who seek to live with purity and faithfulness. Her story, though rooted in legend, has inspired countless people to embrace their faith with courage and devotion. As the patroness of music, she reminds believers that creativity and beauty are reflections of the divine, worthy of offering to God. Her enduring legacy within the Catholic Church stands as a beacon of hope, courage, and unwavering faith, showing that even in the face of persecution, love for God triumphs over ...

Send us a textRachel Hore is the multi-million selling Sunday Times author of thirteen novels with her fourteenth, Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge, coming out next year.Rachel is an avid reader. 'My reading addiction got properly under way when I was five and our family moved from Surrey, England, where I was born, to live in Hong Kong because of my father’s job. I loved Hong Kong, but I also missed home, and one of the great excitements was receiving parcels of books from relatives in the UK. When the tropical heat got to me, which it often did, being red-haired with fair skin, I’d lie on my ...

Gli ultimi anni sono stati decisamente provati dallo spirito del diavolo e della sua zizzania. Gli ultimi tempi, che ormai sono giunti, sono colmi di queste abominazioni. Su questo canale Radio Blast collega le notizie con le profezie bibliche e con le scritture bibliche. Essendo che questo canale non è gestito direttamente da Radio Blast ma da un team di volontari, si è pensato di programmare in anticipo i messaggi trasmessi negli ultimi anni in diretta il sabato e la domenica. Se desideri ricevere il corso biblico profetico e il corso di guarigione scrivi a highskylight@gmail.com Se vuoi ...

This week, Dr Alan chats to Hamish Findlay Lamley, Pictish specialist, leatherworker, and tattoo artist, about all things relating to the ancient Pictish landscape in Scotland. From carved stones and Pictish motifs, they discuss all things relating to rock art.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/135LinksInstagramPictavia LeatherContactDr. Alan Garfinkelavram1952@yahoo.comDr. Alan Garfinkel’s WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on ...

With Mussolini's Nation-Empire: Sovereignty and Settlement in Italy's Borderlands, 1922–1943 (Cambridge UP, 2017), Roberta Pergher transforms our understanding of Fascist rule. Examining Fascist Italy's efforts to control the antipodes of its realm - the regions annexed in northern Italy after the First World War, and Italy's North African colonies - she shows how the regime struggled to imagine and implement Italian sovereignty over alien territories and peoples. Contrary to the claims of existing scholarship, Fascist settlement policy in these regions was not designed to solve an ...

Send us a textAfter 15 months in the Antarctic at Mawson Base and throughout the area called Enderby Land, Phil and his fellow expeditioners left for Australia on the Nella Dan in the summer of 1977 - a journey which spanned 13 days. This account describes one person’s experience of leaving such a unique environment to resume life in Australia.

Ep14, Sorceries

In this episode of History Deep Dive, we explore the poignant and complex story of Marie Antoinette’s execution on October 16, 1793, during the height of the French Revolution. We delve into the historical context that led to her downfall, from her marriage to Louis XVI and life of opulence to the failed escape that sealed her fate. The podcast examines her controversial trial, marked by sensational charges and public outrage, and her final journey to the guillotine. We discuss the broader symbolism of her death, its impact on the revolution, and the lessons history offers about extremism, ...

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1708 - História dos EUA (parte III) - Prof. Marcelo Andrade

When Frederick III became king of Denmark, he was determined to get revenge. Revenge on the scheming nobility, including his own extended family, who had robbed him of almost all royal powers. But most of all, he wanted revenge on the Swedes for the defeat in the Torstenson War.

A stitch In time: textile treasures and the women who made them In our final episode of 2024, Jackie Bird heads to Edinburgh to take a look at Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art – a new exhibition that tells the nation’s story through textiles. The result of a two-year research and conservation programme by the National Trust for Scotland, Stitched puts many delicate pieces of needlework on public display for the first time. Joining Jackie are Trust curator Emma Inglis and Celia Joicey, director of Dovecot Studios, which is hosting the exhibition. Together, they discuss how such ...