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Poppy tears, opium, heroin, fentanyl: humankind has been in thrall to the ‘Milk of Paradise’ for millennia. The latex of papaver somniferum is a bringer of sleep, of pleasurable lethargy, of relief from pain - and hugely addictive. A commodity without rival, it is renewable, easy to extract, transport and refine, and subject to an insatiable global demand. No other substance in the world is as simple to produce or as profitable. It is the basis of a gargantuan industry built upon a shady underworld, but ultimately it is a farm-gate material that lives many lives ....

A sun-soaked island nation known for its music, culture and stunning natural beauty. A shadow war of spies, sabotage and survival. A revolutionary leader turned strongman dictator, beloved by his supporters yet loathed by his enemies.This is the story of Fidel Castro from cradle to grave and the country he called home.Welcome to Cuba. Welcome to Fidel Castro: Trouble in Paradise.Brought to you by award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. As featured on Real Dictators. For ad-free listening and early access to new ...

A globe-spanning, never-before-told epic history of the garden—from antiquity to present Gardens have always been sacred spaces, allowing humans both to return to nature and to tame it. Avid gardener and literary historian Jonathan Bate traces our fascination with gardens across four millennia...

From the Garden of Eden to Gethsemane, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the pleasure gardens of Versailles, from the Zen gardens of Kyoto to the landscapes of Capability Brown and New York's High Line, the garden has always been far more than somewhere to grow things. It is where humanity...

Celebrated historian Diana Preston presents betrayals, escapes, and survival at sea in her account of the mutiny of the Bounty and the flight of convicts from the Australian penal colony. The story of the mutiny of the Bounty and William Bligh and his men's survival on the open ocean for 48 days and 3,618 miles has become the stuff of legend. But few realize that Bligh's escape across the seas was not the only open-boat journey in that era of British exploration and colonization.

In 1933, British author James Hilton introduced the world to a new destination for journeys of the imagination: the hidden valley of Shangri-La. In doing so, Hilton built upon pre-existing fantasies, stereotypes and archetypes, many of which were centuries old, but Hilton also created something new in the form of a vision which captured the imagination of his contemporaries and has remained ever since.

Dive into the inspiring world of the Desert Fathers, early Christian hermits and monks who sought solitude and spiritual growth in the Scetes desert of Egypt. Among them stands St. Anthony the Great, who abandoned the comforts of society in 270 AD to forge a path of faith and asceticism. By the time of his death in AD 356, his remarkable example had drawn countless men and women to embrace a life of prayer, meditation, and hard work under the harsh desert sun. This captivating collection shares the profound stories of these early monks and nuns, revealing their unwavering commitment to a life ...

Step into the world of the Desert Fathers, the pioneering Christian hermits, ascetics, and monks who sought solitude and divine connection in the Scetes desert of Egypt. Among them, St. Anthony the Great stands out as the father of desert monasticism, retreating to the wilderness in 270 AD and inspiring countless others with his commitment to a life of prayer, scripture meditation, and hard work. By the time of his passing in AD 356, his legacy had attracted thousands to embrace the austere lifestyle of the desert, where they prayed the psalms, rarely ate, and labored with their hands crafting...

Explore the profound themes of temptation, rebellion, and the quest for redemption in a world fraught with moral dilemmas and cosmic battles. This podcast delves into the timeless struggle between good and evil, drawing listeners into narratives that challenge the boundaries of human understanding and divine justice. Each week, a different full-length audiobook is featured, offering diverse perspectives and styles from various time periods that illuminate these eternal conflicts. Whether you seek insight, learning, or a captivating escape into the depths of human nature and its complexities, ...

Imagine you've just been rendered a refugee in the country where you were born--the country that has been the home of your ancestors for more than 2,500 years. You walk hundreds of miles with only what you can carry, until you run out of land. The brutal enemy that's following you is raping, mutilating, shooting, burning, and beheading your friends and neighbors. At the water's edge, you see before you 22 warships flying the flags of the Western democracies.

ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth and Titan's Nikko Ramos explore how the Philippines came to be a nation of Hoop Heads, from the origins of the world's second professional basketball league, to the Filipino-Americans in the NBA today. Coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, ESPN's Pablo Torre, legendary PBA coach Tim Cone, the first Filipino-American to play in the NBA, Raymond Townsend, and more, join Cassidy and Nikko to figure out how the Philippines developed such a unique love affair with basketball.

When most people think of Hawaii, they imagine sand, surf, and the Aloha Spirit....but spirits of a different kind may occupy the Hawaiian islands. Most people visiting the islands don‘t know of Hawaii‘s haunted history. Want to learn of the haunted hotels and the restless spirits that still roam the grounds? Or why whistling at night attracts spirits of the dead... Come join me, Uncle Jared, as I cover these infamous tales on my podcast, Ghostlore of Hawaii: Paranormal Paradise

Macau is known as the Las Vegas of China. It attracts many tourists every year, and it has a unique set of laws and history behind it. How did it become this way? Well, one of the reasons is that it used to be part of the Portuguese Empire. We have probably all heard about the British in China, the Opium Wars, and the tea export, but you might not have heard about the Portuguese settlers who went there. Macau still shows signs of Portuguese influence, even when you go there to visit. So, let’s take a look at what happened and how the area evolved into what it is today.

Ismaël a 8 ans. Quand il a eu deux ans et demi, on lui a diagnostiqué un TSA. Ça veut dire "troubles du spectre autistique". Dans ce documentaire, Marie, la mère d'Ismaël, raconte ses souvenirs, croisés à des témoignages d’autres parents, d’éducateurs, de professionnels de santé, et de personnes atteintes d'un TSA. Pourquoi notre société a tant de mal à faire de la place à celles et ceux qui ne rentrent pas dans les normes ? Une série originale Paradiso Media Une série originale Paradiso Media Auteur.ices : Marie-Odile Weiss et Adélie Pojzman-PontayVoix : Marie-Odile Weis,...

A celebratory spring break party in Atlanta initially started by the glitterati of African American college students which, over the course of two decades, evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Hear through the eyes of musicians, journalists, residents and politicians as they relive and investigate Freaknik. Presented by Mass Appeal & Endeavor Content. Executive produced by Chris Colbert & DCP Entertainment and created, produced and hosted by Christopher Frierson. To see how we use your data, visit https://www.endeavoraudio.com/privacy-policy.

Les séries proposées dans le podcast “L’Histoire” nous immergent dans les pans méconnus de notre histoire collective : évènements passés sous silence, faits insolites, figures invisibilisées, personnages interlopes, grands oubliés du roman national… Pour comprendre le présent, ses enjeux et ses structures, il faut éclairer le passé : nos récits grattent le vernis de l’histoire officielle et nous font découvrir ses parts d’ombre et de mystère.Série 3 : "Vietnam-sur-Lot", le récit d'une saga familiale qui raconte en creux l'histoire de la colonisation française...