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The official inside story of the life, death and remarkable discovery of history's most controversial monarch. On 22 August 1485 Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor (the future Henry VII), went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Richard's body was displayed in undignified fashion for two days in nearby Leicester and then hurriedly buried in the church of the Greyfriars. 

Join my on my journey to recovery. I've spent a majority of my life catering to others (Primarily women), scared to speak up for myself, and being in one failed relationship after another. I'll talk about how I've learned to set boundaries, forgive myself and others, solve problems, and allow others that solve their own problems. This is a story of redemption. Email: codependentloveaddict@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codependentloveaddict/

John Wilson (acclaimed arts and culture reporter and journalist, and presenter of Front Row, Newsnight Review and Pick of the Week) meets up with a variety of public figures from such diverse fields as food, mathematics, politics, writing and music, and takes them back to the influential schools, teachers and early workplaces they may have forgotten, but which have not forgotten them. 

Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Mind — Stoic Mastery with Epictetus. In a world of constant distraction, pressure, and uncertainty, the philosophy of Epictetus offers something rare: a clear, practical path to inner freedom. Written nearly two thousand years ago, his teachings remain as sharp and relevant today as the day they were recorded.

This audiobook is a simple and faithful translation of the personal writings of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor. Written as private notes to himself, these reflections explore duty, self-control, and how to live with reason and clarity. The language in this version is kept plain and direct, staying close to the original meaning without added interpretation. This is not a dramatized retelling or a modern rewrite. It is the original text, presented in clear, simple English for easy listening and understanding.

Written in the early 16th century, The Prince remains one of the most influential and controversial works on leadership and political strategy ever created. In this groundbreaking classic, Niccolò Machiavelli strips away idealism and sentimentality to examine power as it truly operates in the real world.

Join me, Michael Jones, on my travels and adventures in life. After a two-year hiatus, I'm back for season 5 on a new podcast creator network, Acast. Follow me each week as I try to make sense of my little world and the world at large.WolfStag is a podcast dedicated to mental health, self-care, creativity, nature and life. It really is for all of you out there who are looking for your happy. Each week we will look at different topics all dedicated to making the most out of life... along with some stories and funny moments along the way! I may even throw in the odd poem! Hosted on Acast. See ...

We might not be experts each of us and we certainly don’t know everything. But we all have a story, an experience, a job or just an interesting fact. I’m Mike Jones and each week with my good friend Carrie Ann Stevens, we will be discussing anything and everything in our brand new podcast… I Don’t Know Much, But…There is sure to be Tears and Laughter, sometimes both together. Wow moments and ahh moments. Hit Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss a single episode. Available from all good podcast providers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations with Maine Fishing Guides and Fishing Community Luminaries; the people behind fishing in Maine.

An exploration of all that is strange, unusual and paranormal

Listen in on two martial arts beginners riffing about the latest UFC fights, and make predictions for the next ones!

Voices: Vol. 2 is the second installment of the Voices series by Black Males in Education St. Louis (BMESTL) in an attempt to project the work, accomplishments, and perspectives of Black male educators. Based on the success of Voices: Vol. 1, there is little doubt that Vol. 2 will not only be a compelling listen, but will also inspire more Black men (and women) to find their authentic voice while encouraging others to enter the field of education.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory joins two eminent historians to explore the extraordinary true stories of three women largely forgotten by history: Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford; Elizabeth Woodville, queen of England; and Margaret Beaufort, the founder of the Tudor dynasty...