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The thrilling true story of train-robbing revolutionaries and passengers who got more than they paid for in this Murder on the Orient Express–style adventure, set in China’s republican era. In 1923 Shanghai, native and foreign travelers alike are enthralled by the establishment of a new...

The enormous sense of optimism unleashed by the Arab Spring in 2011 soon gave way to widespread suffering and despair. Of the many popular uprisings against autocratic regimes, Tunisia's now stands alone as a beacon of hope for sustainable human rights progress. Challenging the widely shared pessimism among regional experts, Micheline Ishay charts bold and realistic pathways for human rights in a region beset by political repression, economic distress, sectarian conflict, a refugee crisis, and violence against women.

In De Tirana Express reist hij met tussenstops met de trein naar Albanië en logeert hij op bijzondere plekken en in hotels waar de geschiedenis vanaf druipt. Hij komt soms in een wereld terecht die op zijn laatste benen loopt, waar vastgehouden wordt aan oude gewoontes, regels en wetten. Hier ging hij voor het eerst naar een restaurant, proefde hij tomaten uit de vollegrond en at hij eindelijk iets anders dan aardappelen, groente en vlees.

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Nu utkommer författarna med Corona Express där de beskriver varför pandemin kan ses som en tidsmaskin. Inom vissa områden, som digitaliseringen, tar vi sjumilakliv framåt i tiden. Inom andra förflyttar vi oss bakåt. Vilka förändringar blir varaktiga och vilka kommer att klinga av? Och hur man kan agera för att ta vara på de möjligheter som uppstår.

Did they really happen - those long ago days of the purple haze? Welcome to 60's from a front row seat. The rise of Freeform underground radio, and the legendary KPPC-FM. This 1960s memoir is a nostalgic chronical about peace, love, war, rock-n-roll, and everything that the underground radio represented during this revolutionary time in California's and America's history.

Join us as we delve into the captivating tale of the Pony Express, a vital mail route established to bridge the eastern U.S. with the burgeoning west coast after Californias gold rush. This podcast explores the origins of the Pony Express, its remarkable journey, and the myriad challenges it faced. Discover fascinating anecdotes, key figures, and the statistics that reveal the impact of this short-lived yet pivotal service that played a crucial role in the settlement of the American frontier. (Introduction by Roger Melin)

The Vietnam War could have been called a comedy of errors if the consequences weren’t so deadly and tragic. In 1951, while war was raging in Korea, the United States began signing defense pacts with nations in the Pacific, intending to create alliances that would contain the spread of Communism. As the Korean War was winding down, America joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, pledging to defend several nations in the region from Communist aggression. One of those nations was South Vietnam.

Plongez dans "Savoir Express", où chaque épisode vous offre une exploration rapide mais captivante de sujets divers tels que l'histoire, la science, l'art et la politique. Nourrissez votre soif de connaissances avec cette expérience éclairante au cœur de la culture générale.

"L'histoire est la mémoire du Monde" - Lacordaire . Dans Histoire Express découvrez les histoires de notre Monde en seulement quelques minutes.

Tous les jours, Minuit Express vous embarque pour un voyage haletant. Suspense, mystère, fascination… En moins de dix minutes, plongez dans une histoire captivante qui vous tiendra en haleine jusqu’à la dernière seconde. Arnaques parfaites, disparitions inexpliquées, secrets millénaires… Minuit Express vous emmène droit vers le grand frisson ! Une seule règle : montez à bord et laissez-vous surprendre... 🦇 MINUIT diffuse des créations originales destinées au grand public. Aventure, paranormal, Histoire ou affaires criminelles… Nous vous emmenons au plus profond de récits ...

Although it was only in operation for about 18 months, the Pony Express remains the most famous and romanticized mailing system in American history. Starting shortly before the Civil War erupted across the United States, the Pony Express connected the east and west by having riders deliver mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California - a route set up by previous explorations and a system of relay stations and waypoints.

The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories is your ticket to extraordinary journeys, hidden histories, and the world’s most fascinating people. This global travel podcast goes beyond the typical tourist path, bringing you unfiltered conversations with explorers, historians, entrepreneurs, artists, and cultural icons who have lived the stories most people never hear.From the lost traditions of ancient civilizations to the boldest innovators shaping the future, we uncover the secrets, struggles, and successes behind each travel and personal journey. Whether it's an archaeologist ...

This is your place to hear the voice behind the pages of your favorite books. Here you’ll get a feel for the person who spent hours, weeks, months, and even years to fill the pages and build a world where you can not only use yourself but possibly find yourself as well. Our gift is a glance at the human side of writing; perhaps a morsel from the author’s childhood, insight on the character to which they are most attached, or a little on the passion that fueled the topics in the book. It’s your chance to get to know some of your favorite writers in a new light. We’ll give you a quick ...

The thrilling narrative history of one of the most enduring icons of the American West, the Pony Express, from the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper—an exciting tale of daring young men pushing limits to the extremes across the vast, rugged, and unsettled American West...

Estamos aqui pra explorar a história do mundo contigo nesse podcast. Se acomoda e vem com a gente nessa aventura express.

“UNREEL: West Coast Express” is the story of the men who reinvigorated a once vibrant hockey market as told by Markus Naslund, Todd Bertuzzi, Brendan Morrison as well as other prominent teammates and figures. Written and narrated by Scott Rintoul, it is a journey from some of the darkest days in franchise history to the precipice of greatness along a path of unforgettable triumphs and defeats. Four years after nearly winning the Stanley Cup, the Vancouver Canucks were engulfed in chaos. Amidst a change in ownership, constant organizational churn and a four-year playoff drought, three ...

Wojna według Wołoszańskiego” to seria ukazująca kulisy najważniejszych działań i decyzji wojennych, które miały nieodwracalny wpływ na losy świata. Przyjrzę się strategom, przywódcom, dyktatorom i przeanalizuję ich wybory militarne, polityczne oraz propagandowe. Wojna skrywa w sobie wiele tajemnic, które postaram się państwu przybliżyć