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The New Zealand Herald presents Desert Pirates. This is the story of Kiwi soldiers who made history in North Africa during World War II as part of the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), the forerunners to the NZSAS. Operating behind enemy lines, they navigated vast deserts by sun and stars, carrying out daring raids and reconnaissance missions under extreme conditions. But beyond the legend lies the reality. This series explores the brutal, often untold human cost of desert warfare, and the life or death decisions these men faced as individuals and as a unit. The series draws on extraordinary ...

 By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean is nothing less than the story of how humans first started building the globalized world we know today. Set on a huge continental stage, from Europe to China, it is a tale covering more than 10,000 years, from the origins of farming around 9000 BC to the expansion of the Mongols in the 13th century AD. 

Starting in early 1915, the Ottoman Turks began deporting and killing hundreds of thousands of Armenians in the first major genocide of the 20th century. By the end of the First World War, the number of Armenians in what would become Turkey had been reduced by 90 percent - more than 1,000,000 people. A century later, the Armenian genocide remains controversial but relatively unknown, overshadowed by later slaughters and the chasm separating Turkish and Armenian versions of events.

In a male-driven world, Bell managed to become one of the greatest policymakers the world has ever known; without her, the Middle East might very well be a much different place, and her influence in the territory gave her the nickname "Queen of the Desert". This biography tells the extraordinary story of one of the most adventurous and fascinating women you will ever encounter.

What makes a good explorer? Adaptability, ambition, stamina, self-confidence, curiosity, optimism, authority—and fundraising ability. Though few of us will ever have to face a charging elephant, or survive solely on penguin stew, when it comes to project management, crisis aversion, or any number of everyday problems, there is much we can learn from the larger-than-life tales of the world's most famous adventurers.

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Our "American in Cairo" author goes beyond King Tut and tomb-raiders to discover one of the world's oldest civilizations in her fast-paced account across seven millennia Egypt looms large in the popular imagination, bringing to mind images of pyramids, pharaohs, tomb-raiders, and deserts...

Winner of the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year (UK) "William Atkins is an erudite writer with a wonderful wit and gaze and this is a new and exciting beast of a travel book."—Joy Williams In the classic literary tradition of Bruce Chatwin and Geoff Dyer, a rich and exquisitely written...

Discover the enchanting world of Laurence Hope, the pen name of Adela Florence Nicolson, a British poet whose evocative verses draw inspiration from her life in India. This captivating collection, published in 1903, showcases her unique ability to weave the beauty and complexity of her surroundings into lyrical poetry. Join us as we explore her timeless work, brought to life by Newgatenovelist.

In the stillness of a lonely desert night, haunted by the face of a woman from his past, Cameron reflects on memories that weigh heavily on his heart. The dying embers of the campfire flicker, casting shadows that echo with the pain of lost love and regret. Once a prospector in search of gold, he now seeks solitude to confront the ghosts of Peoria—a home he abandoned, a woman he wronged, and a love he realized too late. Join Cameron on a poignant journey through the vast, barren landscape of the desert and the even more desolate corners of his memory. - Summary by (Prologue - Zane Grey)

Roads of men weave through the world, alive with a torrent of experiences and vibrant with the pulse of human affairs. Connecting land, water, and air, they bridge today to tomorrow. Yet, El Camino de los Muertos (the Road of the Dead Men) is a shadowy path that leads only back to the forgotten echoes of yesterday. - Summary from the prologue

What does it mean for a patch of desert barely larger than Connecticut to become a global financial powerhouse, a World Cup host, and a regional broker? In this series, Lucas and Luna trace Qatar's improbable journey from a sparsely populated pearl-diving outpost to a gas-fueled superpower. They begin with the Bedouin tribes of the pre-oil era and the rise of the Al Thani dynasty in the 19th century, then navigate the complexities of Ottoman suzerainty and British protectorate rule. The discovery of oil in 1939 and later the world's third-largest natural gas reserves transformed the emirate, ...

From the sands of pre-Islamic Arabia to the corridors of global power, the history of Saudi Arabia is a story of transformation unlike any other. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of the first Saudi state in 1744 under Muhammad ibn Saud and the alliance with reformer Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, whose puritanical interpretation of Islam still shapes the kingdom today. The show traces the brutal expansion of the House of Saud across the Arabian Peninsula, the demise of the first and second states, and the eventual establishment of the modern Kingdom in 1932 by Abdulaziz ibn Saud. ...

This is a podcast that focuses on a different collector each episode. They pick 8 items within their collection that hold a special meaning for them and resonate with them on a deeper level. We speak through them and they explain where they sit in the overall context of their life. The podcast can be enjoyed in audio only format such is the focus on the discussion on stories however an accompanying YouTube video is released where the items are seen and spliced with appropriate highlights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers, now in Canyonlands National Park, near popular tourist destination Moab, still cannot be reached or viewed easily. Much of the surrounding region remained remote and rarely visited for decades after settlement of other parts of the West. The first US government expedition to explore the canyon country and the Four Corners area was led by John Macomb of the army's topographical engineers.

A podcast that dives into strange, spooky and interesting stories. Be lured by our captivating stories and have fun discovering new things. We promise we'll try our best to not drag you to the bottom of the ocean...

Join us on an adventure and history across the Southwest Deserts to uncover hidden tales of gold, ghost towns, historical figures, and more. This Podcast dives into the history, legends, and folklore of the deserts spanning California, Arizona, New Mexico, and bits of Mexico. Tune in each week as we traverse desert trails. We’ll map out old stagecoach routes, highlight archaeology discoveries, and scope out unique camping locations. Expect tales of lost desert gold, the lore of ghost towns with colorful pasts, the nature and wildlife of the striking landscapes. We’ll profile influential ...

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