Résultats pour "The Stranger" dans Histoire

Brought to you by Penguin. This is not a book about Iraq's history, nor an inventory of the many Middle Eastern wars that have spun out over the past twenty years, though both wars and history are part of its narrative, from the American invasion to the Arab Spring, ISIS and beyond. This is the...

Since the release of Strange Sheffield Adrian Finney found himself as the host of the Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours under his Strange Britain brand. In this role he quickly found himself deluged with stories sent to him from the people of Sheffield and he began researching. Those stories are what are at the core of Stranger Sheffield.

What do you do when a death looks suspicious, the official story does not quite add up, and the only place left to look for answers is at the bottom of the sea? That is the problem at the heart of Dead Men Tell No Tales. Across more than a century of British history, people have vanished from lighthouses, yachts, submarines, warships and fishing boats, sometimes leaving almost nothing behind. In other cases the evidence survived, but the truth became tangled up with rumours, government secrecy, strange coincidences and theories that refused to disappear.

Desconocido is a podcast where we feature stories of the mysterious and unexplained centered on Latin America: told in a narrative-documentary style! Tune in for fascinating folklore, alien abductions, elusive cryptids, and little pieces of bizarre history! I'm not a reporter or journalist, just a second-generation Hispanic American trying to share what they find and maybe learn a little more about their roots in the meantime. Join me as I research the strange accounts you won't always see covered in the English-speaking world and have some fun telling their stories.Desconocido is written and ...

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR An award-winning journalist’s powerful portrait of his native Baghdad, the people of Iraq, and twenty years of war. “An essential insider account of the unravelling of Iraq…Driven by his intimate knowledge and deep personal stakes, Abdul-Ahad…offers...

A gripping story that reveals what happened to a small American town when an influential white nationalist group relocated its headquarters there, illustrating how radical changes in American politics impact our psyches and divide our communities. “A timely and engagingly written account by an...

In 1528, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong: Delayed by a hurricane, knocked off course by a colossal error of navigation, and ultimately doomed by a disastrous decision to separate the men from their ships, the mission quickly became a desperate journey of survival. Of the 300 men who had embarked on the journey, only four survived - three Spaniards and an African slave.

The first comprehensive history of the background, origins, and philosophical evolution of the Tech Right—the movement blending Silicon Valley futurism with reactionary politics that is now reshaping power in the US and beyond The alignment of Silicon Valley figures like Peter Thiel and Elon...

“There are times when I feel like a stranger in this country. I am not complaining and it’s not for lack of opportunity. But it is something of a disappointment. I never would have imagined that after having spent thirty five years in the United States I would still be a stranger to so many...

Many people dream of escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own. A New York...

A sparklingly strange odyssey through the kaleidoscope of America's new spirituality: the cults, practices, high priests and prophets of our supposedly post-religion age. Fifty-five years have passed since the cover of Time magazine proclaimed the death of God and while participation in...

A Strange Knowing explores disappearances, strange history, folklore, unexplained encounters and mysteries that continue to haunt us long after the story ends. Hosted by Carmen Ramos, each episode takes you inside one story what happened, what we know, what people believe, and the details that still don't make sense. New seasons arrive every fall. Pay attention to that feeling you can't explain. Sometimes, there's a reason you know...

What's the strangest thing that's ever happened to you? Strange is an indie podcast from journalist Christopher Wynn — real stories from real people about the moments that stay with you. Often creepy, sometimes funny, always thought-provoking. Have a story? christopher@strangepod.com

Eleanor Wagner takes listeners on a haunted road trip through her beloved Sussex County and into the neighboring Morris County. A veritable feast for history buffs, this chilling edition shares the history of the towns and locations, along with haunting accounts from local residents and the New Jersey Spirit Hunters paranormal team. The stage is set with the investigation of Netcong’s Historic Palace Theatre and a glimpse into the life-after of Lake Hopatcong’s famous actress Lotta Crabtree.

Aliens, ancient mysteries, and the things science can't quite explain. Strange Air is a weekly dive into the unexplained, from lost civilizations to lights in the sky.Some things in this world were never meant to be explained. Strange Air is a podcast for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky, or back into deep history, and wondered what we're not being told.Each week, hosts Seda and Vartan dig into a different mystery from the past, the present, and somewhere beyond both. UFO encounters and government files. Ancient monuments that shouldn't have been possible. Civilizations that ...

Absurd history that actually happened, told completely straight. The Emu War. The Cadaver Synod. Scott narrates, daily, dry as toast. Episodes are produced with AI narration and scripting, with human editorial review. A Talking Labs production.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stranger-than-fact-absurd-true-history--7337201/support.

In 1986, 20-year-old Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. He would not speak to another human being until three decades later when he was arrested for stealing food. Christopher survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store food and water in order to avoid freezing to death in his tent during the harsh Maine winters. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothes, reading material and other provisions, taking only what he needed. In the process, he unwittingly terrified a community.

My great grandfather, Jessee Strange, was born a slave and freed in his 20s. His 12 children were born free, and referred to as "The First Freeborn Generation." In this podcast series, I interview Jessee Strange's descendents in order to document our stories.

Brought to you by Penguin. A riveting, masterfully researched account of the bold innovators who adapted the Chinese language to the modern world, transforming China into a super-power in the process What does it take to reinvent the world's oldest living language? China today is one of the...

True stories of extraordinary deaths throughout history to the modern day from the host of the popular Half-Arsed History podcast. History's Strangest Deaths, the debut book from Riley Knight, host of the popular podcast Half-Arsed History, highlights the many and varied ways that people have...