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This poignant account details the experiences of a dedicated nurse who found herself in France at the outbreak of World War I, serving until May 1915. The narrative, pieced together from her letters home, paints a vivid and at times harrowing picture of the casualties of war during that period. Initially based at the General Hospital in Le Havre, she soon found herself as one of the few sisters working on ambulance trains, ferrying the wounded from front-line Clearing Hospitals to the larger General Hospitals in Boulogne and Le Havre. Toward the end of her tale, she recounts her time at a ...

Who Will Tell My Story? presents an ordinary existence interrupted by unfathomably seismic and unjust events. On the ground during the first months of the assault on Gaza following the events of 7 October, the author of this diary - first published in The Guardian - maps out the physical and psychological terrain of a life under siege.

These three sutras are the most important texts for the Chan (Chinese) and Zen (Japanese) Buddhist traditions, though they are very different in character and provenance. The Diamond Sutra (Vajracheddikā Prajña Pārāmitā Sutra in Sanskrit) has the distinction of being 'the earliest complete survival of a dated (11 May 868) printed book’. It was found in the Dunhuang Caves in China in 1900. The title, Diamond Cutter, outlines its purpose, which is to cut through ignorance to attain to perfect wisdom or ultimate reality.

Based on events that took place between 960 and 1020 AD, Njál 's Saga is a mesmerizing drama about a multigenerational cycle of violence and retribution, and the feuds and passions that perpetuate it. The eponymous sage Njál, known for his keen legal mind, is one of Iceland's pre-eminent men, along with Gunnar of Hlidarendi, a fierce and formidable warrior married to the diabolical Hallgerd, whose conniving instigates the interminable pattern of romance, action and brutality - until one unforgivable act ends it all.

A podcast that unearthes, researches and highlights the untold, altered or erased accomplishments of women throughout history in the arts, sciences, academia, literature, politics, activism, business, battle, and beyond.Join Maeve and Sage as we reconnect our audience with history by telling the stories of brave and bold female pioneers, while moving the conversations forward by discussing how the erasure or minimizatiom of women's achievements shape shifts and continues to this day. We invite our audience to learn how to be micro-activists in this world that is constantly changing and yet ...

Hello and welcome to Antiques Anonymous, the podcast where two friends who work in the antiques industry, talk about antiques, collectables, fine art and plenty more besides. Hosted by auctioneer Alexander Clement and antiques dealer Jon O'Marah, the chat will include top auctions, top lots, top tips and plenty of inside intel, anecdotes and maybe even some gossip. If you are an antiques geek, like Alexander and Jon, then join them for their rambling and sometimes incoherent podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A no-holds-barred memoir about identity, from a former Hostage Rescue Team sniper who left the FBI on 9/11 only to lose himself, moving deeper into a world of spies. “Imagine if Hunter S. Thompson had been a CIA asset. That’s one way to describe Anonymous Male, whose author, Christopher...

Step into a realm of enchanting magic realism with a moment from the Red Book of Hergest On one bank of the river, a flock of white sheep grazes, while on the opposite bank, a flock of black sheep watches. With each bleat from the white sheep, a black sheep crosses over to become white, and with every call from the black sheep, a white one transforms into black. Before delving into the heart of the Mabinogion, Lady Charlotte Guest introduces Volume I of her collection with three captivating romances from Arthur’s Court. At its core lies the tale of Peredur, the Dumb Youth – known by many ...

In this enchanting collection of tales, the main narrative follows King Shahryar and his new bride, Scheherazade. After discovering his ex-wifes betrayal, the king vows to marry a virgin each night only to execute her the following morning, believing all women to be unfaithful. However, Scheherazade, clever and resourceful, marries him and begins to weave a captivating tapestry of stories each night, leaving them unfinished to prolong her life and intrigue the king. As the nights unfold, readers are treated to a myriad of adventures, some nested within others, featuring beloved tales such as ...

Step into the mystical world of The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz, a captivating allegorical romance first published in 1616 in Strasbourg. This remarkable work is the third manifesto of the enigmatic Rosicrucians, a secretive fraternity steeped in symbolism and esoteric knowledge. Translated into English for the first time in 1690 by E. Foxcroft, this version has inspired numerous contemporary interpretations. The narrative unfolds over Seven Days, mirroring the creation story of Genesis, as it recounts the extraordinary journey of Christian Rosenkreuz to a wondrous castle filled ...

Dive into the mesmerizing world of A Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating anthology that has evolved over centuries, woven together by the imaginations of countless authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore hails from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, with its origins believed to date back to between AD 800-900. At the heart of these tales is the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hanging stories to captivate her husband, Shahryar, and stave off her execution. Among the beloved tales you’ll discover are the adventures of Ali Baba and the...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of A Thousand Nights and a Night, a mesmerizing collection of stories that have captivated audiences for centuries. Originating between AD 800-900, this anthology features a rich tapestry of myths and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. The narrative unfolds through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, who spins tales filled with suspense and adventure to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among these timeless tales are classics like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the thrilling voyages of Sinbad the ...

In 1895, Oscar Wilde faced conviction for gross indecency and was sentenced to two years of hard labor. This gripping account of his trials, meticulously compiled from the original shorthand court reports by an anonymous author, captures the sensational aspects often overlooked in later, more sanitized versions. Designed for a curious audience, this shorter narrative showcases Wildes poignant defense of the love that dare not speak its name, while a parade of handsome young men take the stand to share their compelling stories. Join us as we delve into the courtroom drama that forever changed ...

In this gripping narrative from 1917, an anonymous author recounts his harrowing escape from Germany and the horrors of military service after enduring 14 months of combat in France. Fearing for the safety of his family, he chose to remain nameless, but his powerful depiction of the life of a common German soldier during “The Great War” captivated readers when published serially in the United States. He reveals the grim reality of war—a reluctant warrior haunted by the brutality, filth, and inhuman toil of battle. This account also provides the first German perspective on the retreat of ...

L'histoire des sociétés secrètes modernes commence dans l'Allemagne du début du XVIIe siècle avec la circulation de manifestes mystérieux qui annoncent l'existence d'une confrérie invisible aux pouvoirs prodigieux. Depuis quatre siècles, l'intérêt pour ces confréries n'a jamais faibli et l'emblématique phénix renaît sans cesse de ses cendres.

During 1947, Bill toured the United States and Canada drumming up support for the 12 Traditions. The membership, not aware of the wide range of problems the New York Office had been addressing since AA became popular in the early 1940s, often saw no need for the Traditions.

The anonymous.church podcast is a safe space where we read and share real stories submitted anonymously by people who’ve been shaped, challenged, or hurt in church settings.Each episode gives voice to experiences that are often silenced while offering honesty, empathy, and hope for safer, healthier spiritual communities.

《中华五千年历史故事》包含着中华五千年的灿烂文化，今日的文明正是前人的智慧结晶。……《中華五千年歷史故事》包含著中華五千年的燦爛文化，今日的文明正是前人的智慧結晶。

Dive into a gripping collection of true tales from the high seas of the nineteenth century, where shipwrecks, mutinies, and life-or-death decisions unfold far from home. Experience the harsh realities of the seafaring life, where adventure meets peril, and the romance of the ocean is painted in stark and brutal strokes. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Experience the timeless epic of The Song of Roland, a captivating tale originally sung in Old French that recounts the heroic Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778. This English translation brings the rich narrative to life, inviting you to immerse yourself in the valor and tragedy of this legendary story. (Introduction by Joy Chan)