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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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Ever wondered what the Crusades were and why they really happened? This podcast not only tells the full history of the Crusades, it also links them with the forgotten story of the fall of Byzantium. Listen to one of the most amazing tales ever told! Nick Holmes is a British historian, author and podcaster - check out his website at www.nickholmesauthor.com.
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Radical History Podcast

Radical History Podcast

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Fortnightly podcast on the history of radical movements, decolonisation, labour and so much more. Theme music is 'A Science/Metaphor' by Sans Chateaux. Follow: https://twitter.com/HistoryRadical Email: radicalhistorypodcast@gmail.com
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Loose Units: The Podcast

Pillow Talk Productions

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The true crime book Loose Units, out now through Penguin Publishing (and in bookstores everywhere), had one thing it couldn't do: it couldn't fit everything. So each week, Paul and John will sit down and delve into cases too surreal, brief or contentious to fit into the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Turkish Odyssey focuses primarily on travel destinations and the best places to visit in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Turkey. From cultural to practical information with a focus on food. Serif Yenen is a lecturer guide, international speaker, part-time university instructor and author of many guidebooks. Serif is a Smithsonian lecturer. He guided Pope Benedict XVI and Oprah Winfrey. Serif’s videos are on his YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/serifyenen Most of his publications: http://www. ...
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Born in New York, raised in Toronto, Jill Culiner has lived in several cars, one closet, a Hungarian mud house, a Bavarian castle, a Turkish cave dwelling, in a haunted house on the English moors, in the Sahara desert, on a Greek island, in several French villages and has worked as a go-go girl, belly dancer, fortune teller, translator, newspaper deliverer, radio broadcaster, contemporary artist, photographer, actress and writer. She has written two mysteries, Sad Summer in Biarritz, and Dea ...
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Inside The Black Box tells the story of the hours, minutes and seconds leading up to some of the worst aviation disasters in history. It looks at the investigations which followed and the lessons learned which keep us safe today.
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Embark on a journey into the past with "Sleep with History," your essential night companion that combines the pleasure of learning with the comfort of relaxation. This innovative sleepcast is designed to both enrich your knowledge and enhance your sleep. In each episode, "Sleep with History" presents the compelling stories of ancient civilizations, world events, grand empires, and the brave individuals who've shaped our world. Using ASMR-inspired storytelling, the complex intricacies of hist ...
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Finders Keepers Records

Finders Keepers Records

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Behold Finders Keepers, a British record label, 40 years in the making, introducing fans of psychedelic, jazz, folk, funk, avant-garde and whacked-out movie musak to a lost world of undiscovered vinyl artifacts from the annals of alternative pop history. Catering to record collectors and DJ-producers alike with a huge emphasis on sample friendly soundscapes, rocksteady back-beats and primitive electronic experimentalism. Discerning purveyors of the bizarre and abnormal should expect the Japa ...
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The Ottoman Empire

Assoc Professor Adrian Jones

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The Ottoman empire began modestly in the late fourteenth century and soon grew to become a formidable world power, lasting for centuries until its decline and collapse in 1923. This subject will examine the cultural, architectural and political history of the Ottoman Empire from, spanning its history from the fourteenth century to the First World War.
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New Frontiers

Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs

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New Frontiers brings together scholars, experts, and practitioners to discuss issues of international and global importance. Produced by the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs at Middlebury College, the podcast tackles a wide range of topics— from big tech, environmental conservation, global security, and political economy to culture, literature, religion, and changing work patterns—that, when examined as a whole, offers a comprehensive survey of the world's most pressing issues.
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Spanning a period of nearly 1500 years, this monumental work of history tracks the orbit of one of the greatest Empires of all time. The sheer scale and sweep of the narrative is breathtaking in its ambitious scope and brings to vivid life the collapse of a magnificent military, political and administrative structure. Proceeding at a brisk pace, the original fourteen volumes describe debauched emperors, corrupt practices, usurpers and murderers, bloody battles, plunder and loot, barbarian ho ...
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Ever wanted to learn more about the wonderful and wild country of Turkey? Well you’re in luck, come and listen as our Turkish host Sinan tries to explain to our two very British co-hosts exactly how this country ended up being the way it is. This podcast will attempt to equip you and our co-hosts with enough knowledge to confidently say they understand Turkey before the 2023 Presidential elections occurring during the country’s centenary.
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Understanding today's globalized world through the context of history. Captivating insights from leading professors of history, political writers & international journalists.
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The Literary City

Explocity Podcasts

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EXPLOCITY PODCASTS presents THE LITERARY CITY With Ramjee Chandran. This literary podcast is devoted to books and authors. It features interviews with a stellar line up of authors, both world famous and also authors who are being discovered—the only criterion being the quality of the prose. Topics are generally literary and include history, biographies, literature and literary fiction. The Literary City podcasts celebrates authors, poets, playwrights, grammar police, literary lounge lizards. ...
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Silah Report is a non-commercial research project exploring contemporary and historical small arms & light weapons in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), and Central Asia regions. A project of Armament Research Services (ARES), Silah Report is committed to producing original, regionally focused content. Silah is the Turkish word for ‘weapon’, coming from the Arabic and Farsi, “سلاح”. Silah Report is committed to producing timely, regionally focused content that educates our readership abo ...
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Diplomatic Immunity

Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, Georgetown University

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Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity is a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. We bring you "frank and candid" conversations on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision makers globally. We talk to current and former diplomatic officials, scholars, and analysts and seek to understand how best to foster international cooperation in an age of global crises. Hosted ...
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Art Informant

Isabelle Imbert

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A space for lovers, actors and welcomers to Islamic and Indian arts, to explore the actuality of the art market, exhibition and research.Every episode, join Isabelle Imbert as the Art Informant in conversations with specialists of the Islamic and Indian art history and art market.
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This video is a preview lasting 4:14 Minutes. TO SEE THESE SHOWS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.celebrategreece.com/products/25-modern-greece-channel THE GREEK HOLOCAUST: 1915-1922 - Chronicles the modern day genocide of the Greeks of the Pontos and Micra Asia (Asia Minor) by the Mulsim Ottoman Turks. When it was finally over over 1.5 million Greeks were dead. THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE: 1915-1923 - Chronicles the Muslim Ottoman Turks commiting the first case of modern day genocide an ...
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The Culinary Archive Podcast is a series from the Powerhouse with food journalist Lee Tran Lam exploring Australia’s foodways: from First Nations food knowledge to new interpretations of museum collection objects, scientific innovation, migration, and the diversity of Australian food. Contributing editor Lee Tran Lam is a freelance journalist who has worked with The Sydney Morning Herald, Gourmet Traveller, The Guardian, SBS Food, FBi, ABC, Australian Financial Review, Rolling Stone and Turk ...
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In seventeenth century Venice, a wealthy and debauched man discovers that the woman he is infatuated with is secretly married to a Moorish general in the Venetian army. He shares his grief and rage with a lowly ensign in the army who also has reason to hate the general for promoting a younger man above him. The villainous ensign now plots to destroy the noble general in a diabolical scheme of jealousy, paranoia and murder, set against the backdrop of the bloody Turkish-Venetian wars. This ti ...
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World War I was one of the most savage and brutal wars in human history. There were millions of deaths and the tragedy was compounded by the fact that these were all young men in the flower of youth. Both sides suffered heavy losses and this war is also notable for being one in which many new and terrible weapons were introduced by both to slaughter each other. Gallipoli Diary by John Graham Gillam is one of the many personal narratives written by survivors of this bloody conflict. Published ...
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Crime Classics

Entertainment Radio

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Exploring the Legacy of "Crime Classics": A Pioneering Radio Docudrama "Crime Classics" remains a significant piece of broadcasting history, a testament to the golden age of radio. This CBS radio docudrama, which aired from June 15, 1953, to June 30, 1954, was a pioneer in its genre, blending historical accuracy with gripping storytelling. The show was the brainchild of Elliott Lewis, who not only produced and directed it but also played a crucial role in its creation. Each episode of "Crime ...
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As a part time campaigner and activist, Hugo Sugg uses his unique insight and experiences with a range of one-off and recurring guests to give you a new edge on the most relevant topics! Also featured are mini-series on topics, looking in-depth to a particular issue. Please rate 5* and subscribe on your favourite podcast app join in the conversation by Tweeting @HugoSugg and using the Hashtag #SuggSound.
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Get to know some of the most passionate football fans in the world, away from their interests on the pitch. Untold stories and insight from the world of AFTV is presented by Cecil, as he asks the team about their past, their journey’s that led to where they are now, and much more about the on-goings inside the AFTV walls…
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In this podcast series, the host, Lara Momesso, interviews immigrants residing in Lancashire, a county in northwest England, and explores with them their migration stories, integration experiences, aspirations, and contributions to their adopted home. With a goal to promote intercultural exchange and challenge stereotypes about immigrants in the UK, this podcast offers insights into the diverse experiences of those who have made Lancashire their permanent or temporary home. Whether you're an ...
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Hometown, Alaska features conversations with leaders and decision-makers in local and statewide government, social service agencies, educational institutions, and cultural groups across Anchorage and Alaska. Hosted by E.J. David, Justin Williams, Dave Waldron, Anne Hillman, and O'Hara Shipe.
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In this episode of "Sleep with History," we delve into a chapter of history that still echoes in our present – the Greco-Turkish War. Spanning from 1919 to 1922, this conflict played out against a backdrop of empires crumbling and new national aspirations ignited in the wake of World War I. What drove Greece, guided by Eleftherios Venizelos, to rec…
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At the turn of the nineteenth century, Italy, a newly unified upstart Great Power, was looking to expand its political and economic influence into neighboring North Africa. Just a few years earlier, France had taken effective control of the North African coast from Tunisia to Morocco, while Egypt was a British protectorate. Just two areas of North …
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Appleton Oaksmith was a swashbuckling Civil War-era sea captain whose life intersected with some of the most important moments, movements, and individuals of the mid-19th century, from the California Gold Rush, filibustering schemes in Nicaragua, Cuban liberation, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. But in his life we also see the extraordinary l…
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Conductor Christopher Franklin returns to Pittsburgh to conduct an opera for the first time in his home town. The opera he will lead on September 8th for Pittsburgh Festival Opera is "Adriana Lecouvreur" by Francesco Cilea.Christopher highlights his career after completing high school in Pittsburgh before heading off to Macalester College to study …
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Contemporary Craft is unveiling a new exhibition soon called Gei: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal! Director of Exhibitions and Operations, Yu-San Cheng, highlights how this exhibition celebrates the harmonizing impermanence and eternity in Japan's cultural tapestry through the interplay of Ikebana, Japanese traditional flower arranging. Yu-San …
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Pittsburgh Festival Opera is back with a concert opera! Musical Director, Christopher Franklin, Mezzo-Soprano, Marianne Cornetti, and tenor, Victor Starsky, spoke about their upcoming performance of Adriana LeCouvreur on Sunday, September 8th at 6 pm at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Marianne describes the plot, and why it is a challenging ope…
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From fragmented kingdoms to unification - this episode details the captivating story of a leader set on a relentless quest for socio-political unity. Venture into the heart of ancient India into the remarkable narrative of Chandragupta Maurya establishing the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE, forever transforming the landscape of the Indian subcontinent. I…
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For Christians, the Bible is a book inspired by God. But it has been received by different cultures and language groups in (sometimes) radically different ways. Following Jesus’s departing instruction to go out into the world, the Bible has been a book in motion from its very beginnings, and every community it has encountered has read, heard, and s…
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It's an update from the Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum! Executive Director, David Oresick, talks about their upcoming events, including one on Wednesday, September 4th, After Hours: Greer Lankton Archives, that features a deep dive into the archives of artist Greer Lankton. David also highlights the permanent exhibition of Greer Lankton's…
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In this Voice of the Arts episode, we sit down with Benjamin Aysan from Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh, to discuss the upcoming Turkish and Central Asian Food and Culture festival. This event will be held in Schenley plaza on Saturday, September 7th, and will run from 10 am to 8 pm. Come and join in on the celebration of Central Asian Culture w…
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Soprano, Brady Collins, and Radiant Strings founder and Violinist, Nicole Lennartz, discusses their upcoming performance at The Gilded Gala at Sewickley Heights History Center on Friday, September 6th at 8 pm. Nicole talks about her upbringings in Squirrel Hill, teaching at Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) school, and the creation of …
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Director at Stage 62 Theater, Rob James, joins board member and actress, Rachel Perry, to discuss Reprises and Reunions, A 62 Year Musical Celebration in Carnegie, on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 pm. The evening features 25 songs selected from over 280 productions, including hits from Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, Evita, Joseph …
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In World War II, there were no C-130s or large cargo aircraft that could deliver heavy equipment – such as a truck or artillery piece – in advance of an airborne invasion. For that, you needed to put that equipment, along with its crew, in a glider. These were unpowered boxes of plywood, pulled by a towing plane into enemy territory by a single cab…
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It's Shakespeare meets Jimmy Buffet and... the White Lotus?! Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks stops by to discuss their latest rendition of Twelfth Night, a tropical romp. Director Nick Hrutkay, Founder Jennifer Tober, actors Aaron Crutchfield, and Charles David "Stoney" Richards, highlight how this Shakespeare play has been turned into a summer…
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Join Camden Jennings and Sam Kusic from Protohaven, as well as Melissa Mongelli from Construction Junction to learn about their upcoming Two Block Walk happing this Saturday, August 31st from 2pm to 6 pm, as well as their Sip, Shop, & Save event happening immediately afterward from 6 pm to 8 pm. Both events are free and registration is not required…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- We recount the story of the historic Live Aid concerts of 1984 to 1985, a poignant moment in global history …
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From George Washington’s powdered pigtail to John Quincy Adams’ bushy side-whiskers and from James Polk’s masterful mullet to John F. Kennedy’s refined Ivy League coif, the tresses of American leaders have long conveyed important political and symbolic messages. There are surprising, and multi-dimensional ways that hair has influenced the personali…
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Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development talks with Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Symphony's European Tour where representatives from the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance will join with German business leaders to develop new connections for Pittsburgh.By WQED Multimedia
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Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus is turning 50 this year as a chapter of Sweet Adeline's International! This worldwide organization of women singers is committed to advancing the musical art form of the barbershop four-part harmony, but Sounds of Pittsburgh sings more than just that. Music Director David Wallace, President Lois Treloar, and chorus membe…
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It's time to put on your shoes and grab your artist's cap! Director of Adult Education and Community Outreach at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Gabe Tilove, spoke with Voice of the Arts about their upcoming Botanical Boutique at Mellon Park from September 6th to the 8th, as a part of the Craftsman Guild's annual fine art festival, A Fai…
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This is the question that historians have argued since the end of World War Two. How much did an average person know, and, more importantly, how responsible were they? What made people “perpetrators,” “bystanders,” and “victims” within a wider context of coercion and consent? To explore this question is today’s guest, Richard Evans, author of “Hitl…
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A Notre Dame Alumni, Mark O. Hubbord, spoke about his new book "Ara - The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend—The Authorized Biography of Coach Ara Parseghian" with Danny Flynn. Mark discussed how he came up with having former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Rocky Bleier to write the foreword for the book. This book is a tribute to Parseghian’s …
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It is almost September, and that means Film Pittsburgh has another film festival right around the corner! Executive Director of Film Pittsburgh, Kathryn Spitz-Cohan, discusses their upcoming festival, ReelAbilities, that will showcase films highlighting a wide range of disabilities from September 5th to the 11th, both in-person and virtually! Hear …
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In this episode we draw the curtains back on Britannia's potentially nefarious plot to tilt the Asian trading silver-balance to their side using opium, sparking a fiery conflict that would leave indelible scars. Discover how the echoes of European influence resonate through the transformative architecture, linguistic developments, and cultural nuan…
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Iberia was one of three crucial theatres of the Second Punic War between Carthage and Rome. Hannibal of Carthage’s siege of Saguntum in 219 BC triggered a conflict that led to immense human and material losses on both sides, pitting his brother Hasdrubal against the Republican Roman armies seeking to gain control of the peninsula. Then, in 208 BC, …
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Summer is coming to a close, but the concerts keep going! Vocalist and educator, Anqwenique discuss their upcoming performance at Chamber Music Pittsburgh's Just Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, August 28th at the Highline in the South Side. It will be a mix of good music, with food and beverage from Sly Fox Brewery. Anqwenique also discusses he…
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Even though summer is coming to an end, there is still time to get to the Lake! Little Lake Theatre Company's Executive Director, Patrick Cannon, swings by to discuss the rest of their 2023-2024 season that includes farces, dramas, and two Christmas shows perfect for the whole family! Keep an eye out in October to hear about their upcoming 2024-202…
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Jason and Sean Neukom violin and viola of the Beo Quartet describe for Jim Cunningham the fun of their upcoming events at Unity Chapel in Latrobe on August 22 for the Westmoreland Symphony and September 10 at Bar Marco. The program for the Strip District concert features Beethoven, Smetana, and a new piece written by Sean with inspiration from his …
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Jeffrey Dorsey and Sam Laffey from the Union Project sit down with our host to discuss their upcoming appearance at Family Fun Days in partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Learn about the Wheel Mobile, how it works, and what kind of art you can expect to make. This free event will take place on August, 25, 2024 on Federal Street, outside of PNC…
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Contrary to popular belief, Robin Hood may not have been the merry medieval outlaw of Sherwood Forest. Rather, a look at real historical figures who inspired the legend are narrowed down to the most unlikely suspect: an Anglo-Saxon hitman who may have assassinated the King of England. Today’s guest, Peter Staveley, proposes that Robin Hood lived du…
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In the latest episode of 'Sleep with History.' We explore 1991, a year that marked the end of an era with the unraveling of the Soviet Union and the emergence of new independent nations, forever changing our global landscape. Join us as we journey from the frost-touched winds of Moscow to the heart of Central Asia and the power-filled corridors of …
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The use of horses by humans began roughly 5,500 years ago on the windswept grasslands of the Pontic- Caspian Steppe when a daring man (or a woman – we have no way of knowing) jumped on the back of a docile mare. Thus began the horse’s unrivalled historical influence across millennia to the present day. The horse dominated every facet of humanity—as…
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Executive Producer at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and extraordinary jazz guitarist, Marty Ashby, joined Interim Vice President of Programming and Manager of DEAI Initiatives with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Sarah Aziz, to talk about the thirty year history of Jazz Live Concerts in the Katz Plaza Downtown on Penn Avenue. Marty and Sarah discuss …
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