Résultats pour "A Hanging" dans Histoire

The eighteenth-century hanging of a schoolteacher for concealing the birth of a child out of wedlock has appeared in local legend over the last few centuries, but the full account of Ruth's story has never been told. Drawing on over two years of investigative research, author Carolyn Marvin brings to light the dramatic details of Ruth's life and the cruel injustice of colonial Portsmouth's moral code. As Marvin uncovers the real flesh-and-blood woman who suffered the ultimate punishment, her listeners come to understand Ruth as an individual and a woman of her time.

Dive into an ancient historical mystery where legendary Mesopotamian myth collides with hard archaeological evidence. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey deconstructs the most elusive monument of antiquity. Transform an afternoon of focused listening into a captivating...

Dive into an unsolved mystery of ancient history where lush desert terraces blur the line between hard facts and myth. Perfect for an immersive morning commute, this atmospheric journey transports you directly to the sweeping sands of Mesopotamia. Discover the captivating paradox of an iconic...

Explore an unsolved archaeological mystery as we search ancient Mesopotamia for the missing Wonder of the World. Perfect for an inquisitive daily commute, this investigative deep dive sweeps you into the heart of antiquity, where classical texts clash with stubbornly barren excavation sites...

Uncover the truth behind ancient history’s greatest architectural mystery and the legendary lost city that built it. Perfect for a mindful commute or an evening of deep focus, this epic historical investigation transports you directly to the desert plains of Mesopotamia. Unearth how mud-brick...

Step into the eerie world of Ambrose Bierce (1842 - 1914?), a masterful satirist, critic, poet, and journalist known for his sharp, economical writing style laced with a cynical view of human nature. His mysterious disappearance while observing Pancho Villa‚s army in 1913/14 adds an enigmatic layer to his legacy. In Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories, Bierce weaves tales of spectral encounters that bridge the divide between the living and the deceased. Discover stories where restless spirits reach out with urgent messages or seek retribution. Journey through a series of chilling ...

Xanapuks is a group of hokan natives seeking to preserve, revive, and document culture. Hosting open conversations on Native American relevant topics with a rotating cast of xanapuks and special guests.

The first season focuses on the origins of the Industrial Revolution or the Great Enrichment, we go deep into history to gain enough background knowledge to actually understand the various theories of the origins of the Great Enrichment. Eventually we learn that we also need to know how the miracle was consolidated, as the many other close approaches to the Industrial Revolution failed.A kwirky style, but intellectually ambitious with the goal of understanding history well enough to understand the miracle that happened that one time. It's gonna be a long series.