Résultats pour "Helena" dans Histoire

Brought to you by Penguin. For centuries, Mount Etna has sent lava to engulf the towns and villages, terraced fields, orchards, vineyards, and citrus groves that nestle across its slopes. But still it remains home to a quarter of Sicily’s population. Why? Because Etna has always rewarded her...

Helen Castor brings us afresh a riveting life of Joan of Arc. Instead of the icon, she gives us a living, breathing young woman, a roaring girl fighting the English and taking sides in a bloody civil war that was tearing apart fifteenth-century France. Here is a portrait of a nineteen-year-old...

Trace the captivating cultural history of humanity's bond with nature through our timeless quest for earthly sanctuary. Whether you are unwinding before sleep or embarking on a peaceful commute, this immersive narrative offers a tranquil escape into the world's most breathtaking landscapes. From...

Resurrect a lost ancient wonder of classical antiquity and explore the awe-inspiring archaeology behind a vanished god. Perfect for an educational commute or an evening of armchair travel, this immersive history transports you directly to the sacred, sun-drenched sanctuary of ancient Greece...

From April 1942 to March 1944, Hélène Berr, a recent graduate of the Sorbonne, kept a journal that is both an intensely moving, intimate, harrowing, appalling document and a text of astonishing literary maturity. With her colleagues, she plays the violin and she seeks refuge from the everyday in what she calls the "selfish magic" of English literature and poetry. But this is Paris under the occupation and her family is Jewish. Eventually, there comes the time when all Jews are required to wear a yellow star.

In the heart of a small town during the early 20th century, the true protagonist is not Helen but the mill itself. This compelling tale explores the tumultuous themes of labor strife, class inequity, and the clash between socialism and capitalism, all woven through a narrative of love and hatred. At its core are two families—each with a father, son, and daughter—who share a close bond in their youth. As time unfolds, Helen’s family rises to wealth through dubious means, with her father embodying the worst of corporate greed as he takes control of the mill. Enter Jake Vodell, a passionate...

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From LA Times bestselling author Mallory O'Meara, the story of America’s first professional stuntwoman, Helen Gibson, who rose to fame during a time when women ruled Hollywood. Helen Gibson was a woman willing to do anything to give audiences a thrill. Advertised as "The Most Daring Actress in...

Namibia's terrain is mostly high plateau, with the Namib Desert along the coast and the Kalahari in the east. The podcast follows one woman as she moves through the country the way a resident does, staying long enough to notice the sparse, erratic rainfall and the concentration of people in the far north-central area. Episodes move from Windhoek to the Namib Desert coast, then north to Oshakati and on to Damaraland. The host listens for the many languages spoken along the way, from Oshiwambo in the north to Nama/Damara in the central west. She follows the connections between these places, ...

In this captivating memoir by Betsy Balcombe, a spirited 14-year-old at the time, we gain a unique glimpse into the life and character of Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on the remote island of St. Helena. Betsy recounts her initial feelings of shock and fear when the infamous prisoner arrived at her familys home, the Briars. To her surprise, Napoleon chose to reside with them until his permanent quarters in Longwood were ready. Through her vivid memories, she reveals how this intimidating figure transformed into a cherished friend and an extraordinary companion, providing a rare ...

This audiobook traces the broad outlines of the wisdom religion and explains its fundamental principles, meeting, at the same time, the various objections raised by the average Western enquirer and endeavoring to present unfamiliar concepts in a form as simple and in language as clear as possible.

In this audiobook, Helen Forrester continues the moving story of her early life with an account of the war years in blitz-torn Liverpool, and the happiness which she so nearly captured, but which was to elude her twice.

""Tantalizing"" - NPR “A thrilling detective story… Stapinski pursues the study of her family’s criminal genealogy with unexpected emotional results.” — Library Journal A writer goes deep into the heart of Italy to unravel a century-old family mystery in this spellbinding memoir that...

What happens when a dangerous surgeon arrives on one of the world’s most remote islands? How much damage can he do before he is stopped?St Helena is a small British island in the South Atlantic, over 1000 miles from the nearest landmass. It is famous for hosting Napoleon in exile, and boasts the world's oldest living land animal, Jonathan the tortoise, as one of its residents.But this tiny British Overseas Territory has been gripped with scandal. When orthopedic surgeon Dr Sergio Villatoro Bran arrived in 2015 he was supposed to revolutionise care on the island. Instead he caused ...

This is the incredible story of Canada's largest manhunt. Hundreds of men spent seven weeks tracking the elusive Albert Johnson for 240 kilometers across the frozen North. He was eventually caught and killed, but the identity of Albert Johnson, the Mad Trapper of Rat River, remains a mystery to this day.

AUDIODESCRIÇÃO DE Curtas-metragens documentários sobre o Espírito Santo, da pesquisadora, roteirista e diretora Thais Helena Leite.

Set in Old California in the wake of the Mexican-American War, Ramona is two stories at once. It is the story of the love between a part-Native American orphan girl, Ramona, and Alessandro, a young Indian sheepherder. It is also the story of racial prejudice and the clash between cultures as California changes from a Spanish colony to an American territory. Ramona is the ward of Señora Gonzaga Moreno, who despises the girl for her race but honors the dying wish of the Señora's sister, Ramona's foster-mother, to raise her as her own. Señora Moreno embodies the aloof arrogance of Spanish ...

In the heart of Victorian London, Helen and Olivia Rossetti were not your average young girls; they were visionary pioneers. While still in their youth, they launched a groundbreaking anarchist journal that attracted some of the most influential figures of their time to their vibrant salon. Drawing from their unique experiences, they co-authored this captivating 1903 novel, where the narrator, Isabel Meredith, provides an intimate glimpse into the countercultural world of late-19th century British anarchism. This bold exploration of ideas was a striking departure from the conventional roles ...

People & Forests is a podcast for anyone who wants to learn more about our relationships with forests, why forests matter to us and how new ways of thinking about nature and rights could help us protect forests for present and future generations. The podcast is written and presented by Dr Helen Dancer of the University of Sussex and shares insights from her research on human-forest relations funded by an Arts & Humanities Research Council Leadership Fellowship. It is produced by Will Hood of The Academic Podcast Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the award-winning entrepreneur, culture leader, and creator of the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! movement comes an inspiring and beautifully designed book that pays tribute to the achievements and contributions of black women around the world. Fueled by the insights of women of diverse backgrounds...