Résultats pour "Stoner" dans Histoire

Bloomsbury presents Orcadia by Mark Edmonds, read by Neil Macgillivray. The Orcadian archipelago is a museum of archaeological wonders. The Orcadian Neolithic is home to some of the best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe: here we can find evidence of a dynamic society with connections binding...

Medusa – Schwester, Opfer, Monster? Medusa wächst bei ihren Schwestern auf und merkt schnell, dass sie anders ist – eine Sterbliche in einer Familie von Göttern. Von ihrer Schönheit angezogen, bedrängt der Meeresgott Poseidon sie im Tempel der Athene. Die Göttin wähnt ihren Tempel...

Like a mystical tome waiting to be deciphered, a Gothic cathedral holds many secrets about Christ, the Christian life, and the soul’s yearning for God. In Heaven in Stone and Glass, Bishop Robert Barron teaches us how to read these secrets, with beautiful meditations on aspects such as light and darkness, the labyrinth, gargoyles and demons, and vertical space. Whether you’re preparing for a pilgrimage to York Cathedral or Notre-Dame in Paris, or looking ahead to bedside reflection on sacred space, this book is the perfect guide.

Shortlisted for the 2026 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing One of the Telegraph's 'Greatest Books of 2025' 'Superb' Telegraph 'There's a real sense of peace and magic in this beautiful book' Daisy Buchanan 'Utterly endearing' Dr James Canton 'A fantastic book for weird walkers and...

Immerse yourself in The Stones of Venice, a captivating three-volume journey through the art and architecture of Venice, crafted by the renowned English art historian John Ruskin between 1851 and 1853. In this influential work, Ruskin illustrates how Venices breathtaking architecture embodies the principles he laid out in his earlier masterpiece, The Seven Lamps of Architecture. With meticulous detail, he explores the citys essence through over eighty churches, showcasing its rich tapestry of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles while reflecting on Venices storied past. The book ignited a...

The Stones of Venice is a mesmerizing three-volume exploration of the rich art and architecture of Venice, authored by the renowned English art historian John Ruskin between 1851 and 1853. In this volume, Ruskin meticulously illustrates how the city’s architectural wonders embody the principles laid out in his earlier work, The Seven Lamps of Architecture. With an in-depth examination of over eighty churches, he delves into the Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles that shape Venices storied history. This seminal work ignited a fervent interest in Victorian Britain and influenced notable...

Journey into deep time to uncover how early human evolution and prehistoric survival shaped our modern world. Perfect for an immersive commute or focused learning session, this narrative breathes life into two million years of archaeological history. Witness the fierce adaptation required to...

Immerse yourself in The Stones of Venice, a captivating three-volume exploration of Venetian art and architecture by the esteemed English art historian John Ruskin. First published between 1851 and 1853, this influential work reveals how Venices architectural wonders reflect the principles outlined in Ruskins earlier masterwork, The Seven Lamps of Architecture. With meticulous detail, Ruskin examines over eighty churches and delves into the citys architectural evolution from Byzantine to Gothic to Renaissance, all while weaving a rich history of Venice. This seminal text ignited a passion for ...

Kate Armstrong was an ordinary young woman eager to leave an abusive childhood behind her when she became the first female cadet admitted to the Royal Military College of Canada. As she struggled for survival in the ultimate boys’ club, she called on her fierce and humourous spirit to push back against the whims of a domineering and patriarchal organization. Later in life, feeling unfulfilled in her post-military career, she realized that finding her true path forward meant she had to go back to the beginning and revisit the truth of what she had experienced all those years ago.

Useful for academic and recreational archaeologists alike, this book identifies and describes more than 200 projectile points and stone tools used by prehistoric Native American Indians in Texas. The authors also demonstrate how factors such as environment, locale, and type of artifact combine to produce a portrait of theses ancient cultures. 

Stone walls tell nothing less than the story of how New England was formed, and in Robert Thorson's hands they live and breathe. Millions of years ago, New England's stones belonged to ancient mountains thrust up by prehistoric collisions between continents. Buried again over centuries by forest and soil buildup, the stones gradually worked their way back to the surface, only to become impediments to the farmers cultivating the land in the eighteenth century, who piled them into "linear landfills," a place to hold the stones.

An extraordinary wartime memoir, combining the best kind of adventure story with a coming-of-age testimony of unforgettable resonance and poignancy.

September 2011, Halkidiki, Northern Greece: A solitary 86-year-old man gazes across an Aegean headland, knowing that he must finally confront his past. He begins to write...September 1939, Nieppe, Northern France:14 year-old Stephen is living with his family, 25 kilometres from Ypres. His French mother battles with her encroaching blindness.

Discover the enchanting landscapes of New Hampshires White Mountains through the eyes of a passionate naturalist. This captivating journey, published by Small, Maynard & Co. in 1912, offers a treasure trove of vivid descriptions of the region’s diverse flora, fauna, and breathtaking vistas. Whether you are a tourist, an adventurous tramper, or a dedicated nature enthusiast, this heartfelt narrative by J. M. Smallheer invites you to immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of the mountains.

The Battle of Stones River (also known as the Second Battle of Murfreesboro) was a battle fought from December 31, 1862, to January 2, 1863, in Middle Tennessee, as the culmination of the Stones River Campaign in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. Of the major battles of the war, Stones River had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides.

Dead Canadians Cemetery Podcast: Carved in Stone explores Canadian history through cemeteries, monuments, and the landscapes where history still lives. Each episode connects people, place, and memory—uncovering stories that shaped Canada and reached far beyond its borders

In the summer of 1972, the Rolling Stones swept across an America still smoldering from the tumult of the ‘60s, bringing their gritty masterpiece Exile on Main St. to the masses. Rolling Stone magazine journalist Robert Greenfield was along for the ride, writing the seminal rock book STP (Stones Touring Party) — culled from weeks on the road and more than 60 hours of interviews with the band and their entourage. Now, for the first time, Greenfield and fellow STP vet Gary Stromberg share that tape archive, allowing listeners to sit in on intimate chats with the Stones in their prime. ...

This is a new podcast for those who are interested in cannabis, ancient history, lost history, UFOs, and other related topics.

a podcast for those who like a bit of everything about the paranormal, altgernate history, and crypitid sightings.

In a world divided by the ideological struggles of the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, more than one-fifth of the people on the planet paused to watch the live transmission of the Apollo 11 mission. To watch as humanity took a giant leap forward. A companion book to the...

STONE JUG ENTERTAINMENT is the only podcast in the whole World coming to you from inside a maximum security prison. STONE JUG ENTERTAINMENT's host, the infamous WILD BILL is an inmate and ex-cartel operative serving 46 years for quintuple homicide. The only show in the World hosted and recorded from inside a prison, we bring you a knuckle sandwich of information from an underworld you never knew existed. STONE JUG ENTERTAINMENT is True Crime at it's very root. So, tune in, sit down and shut up. Let's get this show on the road!