Welcome to the Athenians podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Join Spiros Vassilakos, President & Financial Advisor with Athenian Private Client Group in Largo, FL, as he provides you with excellent financial and retirement planning education on every episode. You'll learn about investing, the markets, proper planning strategies and everything from 401(k)s and IRAs to mutual funds and annuities. Spend about 15 minutes with Spiros each show to increase your money wisdom and get closer to achieving your financial goals. If you have questions, contact Spi ...
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Follow Jason Warner (MD at Redpoint Ventures and former CTO of GitHub) and Eiso Kant (Founder of Athenian) as they chat about the biggest lessons they’ve learned about Engineering Leadership throughout the years.
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Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
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Writer Sofka Zinovieff explores Athens in a quest to understand this complex, seductive city. She visits unusual places and meets Athenians, native and adopted: from singers, poets and graffiti writers to architects, journalists and chefs. This podcast is co-funded by Greece and the European Union.
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Welcome to "Totally Athens" where we celebrate the vibrant culture and unconventional charm of Athens, Georgia. Whether you're an Athens local looking for new adventures or a visitor planning an unforgettable trip, "Totally Athens" is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in the Classic City. Hosted by Meredith McLucas, proud Athenian since 1995. Join Meredith for casual, engaging conversations with Athens' coolest characters, local businesses, talented musicians, and creative makers ...
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Red and Blue of Overly Sarcastic Productions keep the learnin' rollin' with a biweekly after show! Join the OSP crew as we chat about all the anecdotes, corrections, and fan questions that didn't make the regular content (and probably get swept way off topic along the way!) So yeah...let's do some (more) history?
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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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Let's save the world by 2030. Our Platform for Survival aims to prevent war and weapons (especially nuclear); global warming; famine; pandemics, massive radiation exposure; and cyberattacks—and adopt “enabling measures” (global economic, security, and governance reforms).
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Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland bring together their western aesthetic and English style as they interview new guests each month and dive into every nook and cranny of the equestrian world.
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Oedipus the King (often known by the Latin title Oedipus Rex) is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles that was first performed c. 429 BC. It was the second of Sophocles's three Theban plays to be produced, but it comes first in the internal chronology, followed by Oedipus at Colonus and then Antigone. Over the centuries, it has come to be regarded by many as the Greek tragedy par excellence.
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In Greek Mythology, the goddess Athena embodied intelligence, warfare, and practicality. Held in high esteem. Ancient Greeks back in the day sought her for guidance, as her wisdom knew no bounds. Whether fighting beside them in Homer’s Iliad, or providing insight for the wife of an Athenian soldier. Beloved by all, she represents the mental fortitude and the might of strategy. Yet what if her insight is beyond the tales of old? Inspired by her mythos, avid weightlifter Pauline Allera aims to ...
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These are previews from my website AthensCorner.com of in-depth discussions on the Western world's greatest books in philosophy and political philosophy. There are also occasional previews for my Fathers & Sons series on the website devoted to guiding and assisting fathers who themselves want to educate their sons in the great books, and so the emphasis is upon examples of excellence of virtue.
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Exploring the forgotten and rejected story of Western thought
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Come talk a walk on the weird side of history with three history-loving idiots. Every other wednesday, we dive into tales of strange, obscure, or just plain interesting history, making millions of dumb jokes along the way. Join us as we laugh and learn together!
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For the Irish historian John Bagnell Bury, history should be treated as a science and not a mere branch of literature. Many contemporary histories written in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century were poetic and heroic in tone, blending fact and fiction, myths and legends. They sometimes relied on sources from Shakespeare and classical poets. For Bury, the facts of history may be legendary or romantic in nature, but they should be recounted in a scholarly and non-judgmental manner, ...
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The History At Our House blog, providing samples of Mr Powell's unique approach to teaching history.
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Summer nights, romance, music, comedy, pairs of lovers who have yet to confess their feelings to each other, comedy and more than a touch of magic are all woven into one of Shakespeare's most delightful and ethereal creations – A Midsummer Night's Dream. The plot is as light and enchanting as the settings themselves. The Duke of Athens is busy with preparations for his forthcoming wedding to Hippolyta the Amazonian Queen. In the midst of this, Egeus, an Athenian aristocrat marches in, flanke ...
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An authorized reading of Legal Systems Very Different from Ours by David Friedman, Peter Leeson and David Skarbek. Citations and footnotes are omitted for clarity, but you can find them in the book at https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Systems-Very-Different-Ours-ebook/dp/B07MTPZVX9
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We are always surrounded by stories: movies, TV shows, plays, games, video games, books and even advertisements. So, why do humans tell stories, and what function do stories serve? Our goal is to unravel the fundamental structure of narratives old and new and to untangle what their connection to human consciousness is. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-schmid9/support
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Short summaries and readings of classical mythology (Hercules, Atlantis, Trojan War, etc.) Email: LegendaryPassages@gmail.com
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Good in Theory is a podcast about political philosophy and how it can help us understand the world today. Want to know what's in Plato's Republic or Hobbes's Leviathan but don't want to read them? This is your pod. I explain my favourite books in political theory in enough detail that you’ll feel like you read them yourself. Deep but not heavy. No experience needed.
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This combined podcast and blog series traces the history of the classical world in 100 objects, from the beginnings of the Bronze Age in Greece to the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Ep21-BreyerFest! The amazing rescue & adoption story of 2024 Celebration Horse Athenian Lady
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Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise dive into the amazing rescue and adoption story of 2024 BreyerFest Celebration Horse Athenian Lady with her owner, Amanda Delgado. Next, they discuss the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month Takoda, a lovable 23-year-old Quarter Horse cross who is blind in both…
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Strange Frontiers 09 | The digital tool helping Athenians celebrate and discover the history beneath their feet
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Just below the surface of Athens are layers of clues about ancient civilisations. The non-profit Dipylon Society creates digital tools that help connect modern Athenians with the city's history.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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This 2012 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina explains how the 1900 Paris Olympics are considered some of the strangest. Many of the events were so under-promoted, the athletes competing in them didn't know they were even in the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Diagrams and Iceland Memories
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Holly and Tracy discuss the challenge of understanding concepts in fields outside their own. They also talk about memories from their previous separate trips to Iceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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We tend to think of Rome's rise to power in Italy as inevitable, but it was far from guaranteed. Their most fearsome enemies within the Italian peninsula were the Samnites, hill-people from the mountainous central regions. But what made the Samnites so formidable, and how were they able to hold out for so long? The answer lies in the fact that they…
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The Skaftáreldar, or Laki Fissure Eruption
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The Laki Fissure Eruption was a volcanic event in Iceland in 1783 lasted for months, leading to the deaths of thousands of people and affecting the climate in a lot of the world. Research: “Laki Fissure Eruption, 1783.” URI Graduate School of Oceanography. https://volcano.uri.edu/lava/LakiEruption/Lakierupt.html Barone, Jennifer. “World Versus the …
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Robert Tulip is a leading member of the climate change webinars Healthy Planet Action Coalition. Robert McNamee is founder of Lucent Bio, an organization that produces a soil amendment from rice husks. He had been actively engaged in the experiment led by the Haida tribe on British Columbia to increase the population of salmon with iron fertilizati…
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John Venn created the Venn diagram, and though he’s an important figure in the fields of mathematics and logic, he eventually left that work behind to write historical accounts of the places and people that were important in his life. Research: Baron, Margaret E.. “A Note on the Historical Development of Logic Diagrams: Leibniz, Euler and Venn.” Th…
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Self-confessed sports geeks Elis James and Colin Murray are here to serve up the juiciest tales from the world of sports – think epic rivalries, scrappy underdogs, and the wildest comebacks and you’re in the right ballpark. Thought you knew the story? Think again. From top-secret training sessions to dressing room dust-ups, join Colin & Elis as the…
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This 2020 episode covers the path of beekeeping from its global origins thousands of years ago to modern square hives and beekeepers in white suits and big veiled hats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Konstantin Samoilov, Roman, Maksim, and Nick are all Russian men who fled from their homeland to avoid being sent to kill Ukrainians. They are all finding it difficult or impossible to immigrate to another country of their choice. This is typical; most escapees are treated with suspicion in Europe, North America, or indeed most other countries now …
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Categories, Museums and Cherries
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Tracy talks about how and why the Unearthed episodes are structured into categories. There's also discussion of how to manage a visit to the Louvre, and the use of the George Washington cherries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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It's summer, which means it's time for some pleasure reading! Here are seven books that Patrick is recommending for your next summer reads: 1) Svetlana Alexievich, The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II 2) Joel F. Harrington, The Faithful Executioner: Life and Death, Honor and Shame in the Turbulent Sixteenth Century 3)…
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The conclusion of the July 2024 edition of things unearthed literally or figuratively covers animals, shipwrecks, and medicine. But it starts with the assorted things that don't fit in a category, which are grouped as potpourri. Research: Binswanger, Julia. “Groundbreaking Research Shows Ancient Egyptians Were Conducting Cancer Surgery Over 4,000 Y…
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OSPod Episode 97: Train Fights, Naxos, and Rich Man Indigo!
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Forgettable islands, iconic trains, and more in this episode of the OSPod! Indigo moved and became wealthy, Blue wrote a (very successful) book, and Red can predict the plot of any train movie! Also, which princess would you want the powers (and curses) of? Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your …
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David Mitchell is a climate change scientist who is exploring the possibility of reducing global warming by seeding cirrus clouds at the poles during the winter months, thereby allowing some of the infrared radiation under to atmospheric blanket to escape into outer space. Paul Beckwith is a climatologist who holds regular video lessons about devel…
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It's time for another edition of Unearthed! Part one of this edition covers updates, art, books and letters, and edibles and potables. Research: Binswanger, Julia. “Groundbreaking Research Shows Ancient Egyptians Were Conducting Cancer Surgery Over 4,000 Years Ago.” Smithsonian. 5/29/2024. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/groundbreaking-re…
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This 2018 episode covers a 1918 conflict between two cities, both named Nogales, one on each side of the U.S.-Mexico border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Strange Frontiers 10 | The world’s largest underground laboratory hunts for dark matter in Italy
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From deep within a mountain in Italy, scientists hope increasingly sophisticated experiments are closing in on the hidden matter of the universe.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Hunting for cosmic collisions that ripple space-time
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When a gravitational wave is detected this scientist is often woken by an alarm and quickly starts scanning the skyBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Karman Project finding solutions to current and future challenges in space
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Why do we need space diplomacy? The Karman Project says it's vital to promote cooperation in the increasingly crowded orbits around EarthBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Road Trips and Bicycles
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Holly and Tracy talk about the various roadside stops that people can find in various places. They also examine the arduous nature of long bicycle and hiking trips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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At the beginning of the 4th century BC, Rome was still not the dominant force in Latium, the small region surrounding the city; by the end of that century, Rome was the dominant power in all of Italy. How did that happen? The answer lies not so much in conquest as cooperation. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance…
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Episode 612 Whales, Dolphins, Monkeys
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Heidi Pearson is a professor marine biology at the University of Alaska Southeast, where there are lots of whales. She is concerned about them, since they are injured and traumatized by the noises of ships and sonar. She studies dolphins too, and compares them intellectually to other land-based animals – especially primates. One indicator of their …
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The 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps, also known as the Iron Riders, was part of the segregated U.S. Army units that came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Brownsville Affair". Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2020, https://www.britannica.com/event/Brownsville-Affair. Missouri State Parks.…
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Retirement Questions That Baby Boomers Are Asking
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Send us a Text Message. Each generation is currently navigating a unique part of the retirement planning experience. Right now, the baby boomers are retiring every day at record numbers. This major life event comes with a handful of financial planning questions that every baby boomer should be asking, and today we’ll do our best to prov…
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Episode 614 Decoupling Economic Growth and Carbon Emissions
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Peter Victor is a professor emeritus of environmental studies at York University. Ron Baiman is a professor emeritus of economics at Benedictine University. Both are concerned with the economic implications of the current urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. Can it be done without causing such cut-backs in the economy that will…
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This episode covers three examples of historically important roads. One is quite ancient, one is an important part of the development of the U.S., and the third is a more modern road that’s been lauded for its design. Research: “The Ancient Ridgeway.” Friends of the Ridgeway. https://ridgewayfriends.org.uk/the-trail/the-ancient-ridgeway/· Atkins, H…
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Listen Now: American History Tellers, First Ladies
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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, t…
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Episode 613 Global Town Hall June 2024
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Lou Kriesberg, Peter Wadhams, Richard Denton, Charles Tauber, Sandy Greer, John German and Alexey Prokhorenko are alarmed by the US Supreme Court's Chevron decision, the infirmity of Joe Biden, and the continuing war crimes against the Palestinians. But Wadhams finds joy in extreme hydrogen car races and lots of people like the idea of creating com…
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This 2015 episode on Henry Gerber covers his founding of the Society for Human Rights in Chicago in the 1920s with the intent to decriminalize homosexuality. Gerber was inspired by Germany's homosexual emancipation movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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How modern physicists are trying to make sense of gravity
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There's a hundred-year-old conundrum in physics that we're still yet to untangle, and it has to do with the very nature of space-time itself.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Athena's Plan in the Odyssey: On Teaching and Learning
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This is the preview to my second discussion of Homer's Odyssey for the "Fathers & Sons" series on my AthensCorner.com website. It's the sequel to my previous discussion on the Odyssey titled "The Beautiful, the Good, and the Just in Homer's Odyssey. At issue in this is the status of Odysseus's son, Telemachus. More than merely an entryway into the …
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Behind the Scenes Minis: The Statue Started It
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Tracy discusses a surprising Google Street View discovery she made while working on the Francisco de Miranda episodes. Holly shares her thoughts about Miranda as a person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Great Gender Divergence: Interview with Dr. Alice Evans
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Gender is one of the fundamental forces structuring our world, but its impact is uneven in time and space. Dr. Alice Evans joins me to talk about the enormous strides toward gender equality that have defined the world in the past century or so, which she terms the Great Gender Divergence. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation,…
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OSPod Episode 96: Rogue One, Venice Again, and the Ever-Present Third Star Wars Opinion!
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The OSPod crew beats the heat by going tropical and topical! We visit the beaches of Rogue One, the canals of Venice, and eat popsicles. Many, many popsicles. Tune in for that and more on this installment of the Overly Sarcastic Podcast! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required rea…
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Part two of our episode on Francisco de Miranda covers his travels after he left North America following the American Revolution, and explores his involvement with the French revolution before he focused on independence for Latin American colonies. Research: "Francisco de Miranda." Historic World Leaders, edited by Anne Commire, Gale, 1994. Gale In…
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Francisco de Miranda participated in the struggle for independence in the United States, the French revolution and the emancipation of Latin America. Part one covers his early life and his connection to the American Revolution. Research: "Francisco de Miranda." Historic World Leaders, edited by Anne Commire, Gale, 1994. Gale In Context: U.S. Histor…
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This 2016 episode covers the Tupac Amaru rebellion, a conflict between Spain and its colonies in South America which took place from 1780 to 1783. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Strange Frontiers 08 | One of the world's quietest places listening to Earth’s mysterious rumbles
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The Black Forest Observatory in Germany listens to the gentlest rumbles of the Earth - and unravels mysteries in these signals.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Hydrophones and AI help monitor marine mammals in the Antarctic
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Dr Brian Miller is using machine learning to help sift through thousands of hours of marine animal recordings, speeding up conservation research in the Antarctic.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pygmy Blue-Tongue translocation in South Australia
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As the climate changes, many species may have to relocate to survive - including the Pygmy Blue-Tongue Lizard which is receiving some assistance from scientists in South Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Leviathan and Athenian
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Tracy and Holly talk about hard-to-spell words and good intentions without knowledge to go with them. Then Holly discusses some of Solon's laws before things derail into popcorn talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Finding Focus with Jason Thrasher (Pt 2): A Potluck of Performers & Peonies
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Renowned Athens photographer Jason Thrasher articulates the evolution of his acclaimed book "Athens Potluck," his launch into the wedding business, and some of his favorite places in Athens, GA. Part 2 of 2. Follow Jason Thrasher: Thrasher Photo: https://thrasherphoto.com/ Instagram: @thrasherphoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrasherphotode…
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