History

Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting—throughout history, these and other forms of textile work have often been dismissed as merely "women's work" and attached to ideas of domesticity and obedience. Yet, as psychologist and avid knitter Nicole Nehrig explores in this captivating book, textile work has often been a way for women to exercise power. When their voices were silenced and other avenues were closed off to them, women used the tools they had—often a needle and thread—to seek freedom.

Im Podcast Der Sage nach geht es um echte Legenden aus Deutschland. Wie lauten sie - und was entspricht davon der Wahrheit? Hendrik Efert geht gemeinsam mit den Hörern auf Spurensuche.

Toen de Iraanse gijzelingscrisis in de Amerikaanse ambassade in Iran in het voorjaar van 1980 zijn zevende maand inging, bestormden zes zwaarbewapende schutters de Iraanse ambassade in Londen en verschansten zich daar met 26 gegijzelden. Wat volgde was een gespannen zesdaagse impasse, die elk moment kon ontsporen in een bloedbad. De schutters waren Arabieren die hoopten Groot-Brittannië te kunnen dwingen hun kant te kiezen in hun onafhankelijkheidsstrijd tegen de hoogste Iraanse leider: ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Die Zeit von Shakespeare und Königin Elisabeth I. gilt als »goldenes Zeitalter«. Aber wie war es eigentlich wirklich, im England des 16. Jahrhunderts zu leben? Wir reisen mit Ian Mortimer zurück und spazieren durch die Straßen Londons.

一九九一年の金学順さんの告発に衝撃をうけた著者は関係文書を丹念に収集分析し，九五年刊行の『従軍慰安婦』で「慰安婦制度」の主体が軍であったことを明らかにした．しかし「軍慰安婦」たちの苦難を否定する声は今も後を絶たない．

Essays on London provide an acute and perceptive insight into early twentieth century city life. Including profound meditations on the rhythm of life on Oxford Street and the consumerism that drives it, vivid descriptions of the epic cathedrals that pave the streets and the place of religion in contemporary society, and an intimate sketch of a charming woman who is a Londoner to her core, these eloquent snapshots of the city are told with Woolf’s trademark intimacy and self-awareness.

In 1996, John Greenewald, Jr. began researching the secret inner workings of the U.S. Government at the age of fifteen. He targeted such agencies as the CIA, FBI, Pentagon, Air Force, Army, Navy, NSA, DIA, and countless others. Greenewald utilized the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to gain access to more than two million pages of documents. This archive includes information relating to UFOs, the JFK Assassination, chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and top secret aircraft.

Durante toda su vida, la labor historiográfica, periodística y pedagógica de Carmen Iglesias ha girado sobre el principio del compromiso cívico y la convivencia. En sus escritos, lecciones o conferencias, la historia es un magnífico recreo que nos ilustra y nos enriquece, pero también es un saber imprescindible para avanzar en los principios del humanismo y la tolerancia, es decir, en la tarea de comprender con vocación ecuánime la complejidad y la ambivalencia de toda vida humana, en todo tiempo y circunstancia.

El sistema que se proclamó en abril de 1931 no trajo a España convivencia democrática y paz social, sino, al contrario, resultó en caos político y en fractura social. ¿Cuáles fueron las decisiones políticas que encaminaron España, en solo cinco años y tres meses, desde el optimismo hasta la devastación? La violencia callejera, las manipulaciones electorales y el odio político mataron una República que terminó por naufragar, llevándose las ilusiones de los españoles y condenando al país a la Guerra Civil.

Con esta premisa, El mito del fracaso español hace un recorrido, desde los años 80 del pasado siglo hasta hoy, por la simbología patria, los discursos sobre el pasado imperial, la obsesión por la decadencia, el debate de «las dos Españas», los discursos de odio a lo español o la crisis del régimen del 78. Un libro esclarecedor sobre cómo las interpretaciones de nuestro pasado, nos gusten o no, siguen ejerciendo una poderosa influencia en el modo en que los españoles nos percibimos, cómo entendemos la política o la capacidad para resolver nuestros problemas en tiempos líquidos.

Les chats s'invitent bien souvent dans les coulisses de l'histoire. Témoins privilégiés, acteurs incontournables ou même héros intrépides, ces chats aux destins extraordinaires racontés par Dorica Lucaci vont vous épater et vous attendrir. De l'Égypte des pharaons à la France de Richelieu, des Templiers aux cours royales, les vies de ces compagnons des grands de ce monde sont particulièrement étonnantes.

Get ready for a year full of discovery with 365 Facts You Must Know—a fun and fascinating audio collection designed to feed curious young minds. From science and space to animals and inventions, each segment delivers a bite-sized fact that educates and entertains. Perfect for kids who love trivia, this audiobook is a great companion for school projects, family discussions, or quiet listening time.

Clive Myrie presents a powerful four-part series documenting the events leading up to, surrounding and following the assassination of Martin Luther King - told by the people who were there. In 1968, Dr King was in Memphis to support a strike by the local sanitation workers, campaigning under the...

On 21 June 1941, assigned to Luftwaffe bomber wing Kampfgeschwader 53, the twenty-three-year-old Arnold Döring took off to fly his first mission against the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front. From that day, he kept a diary describing his operations in vivid detail. These diaries, here translated into English for the first time, give a unique perspective on the action on the Eastern Front, from the point of view of a bomber pilot.

Why are we so fascinated by pyramids? Is it their massive scale, the mystery of their construction, or their mystical quality—rooted in the earth yet pointing to the heavens? In the 12 lectures of Pyramids of the World, archaeologist and anthropologist Dr. Karen Bellinger, answers “yes” to all these questions and more. She explains that the pyramid form appears across a wide range of cultures and eras, often developing independently in societies with no contact. In fact, in many ways its creation by human civilization seems almost inevitable.

Combining the personal recollections of soldiers with historical narrative and analysis of the actual invasion as it unfolded, this is a detailed description of the action at Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion of World War II.

The Ottoman Empire's collapse at the end of the First World War is often treated as a foregone conclusion. It was only a matter of time, the story goes, before the so-called Sick Man of Europe succumbed to its ailments—incompetent management, nationalism, and ethnic and religious conflict. In The War That Made the Middle East, Mustafa Aksakal overturns this conventional narrative.

Books can change the world. They can influence, entertain, transport, and enlighten. But across the centuries, authors have disguised their work with codes and ciphers, secret scripts and magical signs. What made these authors decide to keep their writings secret? What were they trying to hide?

Saddle up for a wild ride with The Old West: A History of the American Frontier by Oscar Johnson. Oscar Johnson brings the past to life in a way that feels more like a fireside tale told by someone who smells faintly of a horse. This audiobook gives you everything you need to understand The Old West, without needing to be chased by bandits to appreciate it. This isn't the sort of history book that puts you to sleep after page three. There are no droning lectures or endless dates to memorise.

Infidelidades, queridas, novias, chantajes sexuales o madrinas. Cómo afrontaban los placeres carnales ambos bandos, incluyendo la pornografía, la autosatisfacción o la homosexualidad. Sin olvidar el boom del sexo de pago durante aquellos años.

How did Latin America's exceptional democracy become a nearly failed state? Why would a leader firmly in control lead one of the planet's richest countries into a humanitarian crisis? Conventional wisdom blames the madness of a populist leader who squandered an oil fortune. In Venezuela's Collapse, Carlos Lizarralde offers an alternative account that places race, ethnicity, and the struggle over resources at the center of the Hugo Chavez story. The book chronicles 500 years of demographic and economic strands that came together in 1998 with the election of a dashing new President.

The Art of War, one of the most important Chinese texts in history, was written more than two thousand years ago. It can be listened to as a treatise that teaches about human nature and actions during conflicts, but its lessons can also be applied to politics, business, and life itself, regardless of the era.

This all-in-one knowledge audiobook is the ultimate guide for curious kids who love to ask questions and explore the world around them. With over 1000 fascinating facts and vivid illustrations, this audio encyclopedia covers everything from the mysteries of space and the wonders of the human body to the secrets of ancient history, breathtaking nature, and groundbreaking science.

Ya seas líder empresarial, emprendedor, artista marcial, estudiante o simplemente alguien que busca sabiduría práctica, esta Colección Estratégica Completa ofrece poderosas lecciones sobre liderazgo, competencia y dominio personal: herramientas atemporales para alcanzar la victoria en cualquier ámbito.

In seinem Bestseller »Höllensturz« hat Ian Kershaw meisterhaft die dramatische Geschichte Europas in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts erzählt. In seinem neuen Buch »Achterbahn« nimmt der renommierte Historiker nun die Jahre von 1950 bis heute in den Blick und spannt einen großen Bogen von der existentiellen Unsicherheit, die die Staaten Europas im Kalten Krieg durchlebten, bis zu den Herausforderungen, vor denen sie heute, in Zeiten ökonomischer und politischer Krisen stehen.