The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released leading up to up to Election Day 2016, starting with George Washington in week one and ending on week 44 with the president-elect. New special episodes in the countdown to the 2020 presidential election highlight other stories from U.S. presidential history that can help illuminate our current momen ...
…
continue reading
Content provided by Michael Bott and Rupert Soskin, Michael Bott, and Rupert Soskin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Michael Bott and Rupert Soskin, Michael Bott, and Rupert Soskin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
SWS - 014 | Ubiquity: Counting the Stones
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 335150123 series 3373974
Content provided by Michael Bott and Rupert Soskin, Michael Bott, and Rupert Soskin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Michael Bott and Rupert Soskin, Michael Bott, and Rupert Soskin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
We tend to thing of our ancient monuments as being special, unique places. But when you begin to count them, it slowly dawns on you that for our ancestors, they were commonplace. In Standing with Stones podcast number 14, Michael and Rupert discuss this aspect of our heritage - and ask whether appreciation of their ubiquity changes our appreciation of them.As well as our regular features, 'Question Time' this month sparks a debate as to the utility of the Aubrey Holes at Stonehenge; were they used to predict lunar and solar eclipses? Or is there number and form merely contingent on chance and location?NOTE: if you're interested in following up on the background to the topics covered in this podcast, for the monthly subscription rate of $1 a month, you can have access to the notes for this show, and much more content besides, by becoming a member on Patreon. Go to the Patreon page for this podcast and become one of our valued Patreon supporters now! Help support us and join our Patreon community See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
…
continue reading
59 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 335150123 series 3373974
Content provided by Michael Bott and Rupert Soskin, Michael Bott, and Rupert Soskin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Michael Bott and Rupert Soskin, Michael Bott, and Rupert Soskin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
We tend to thing of our ancient monuments as being special, unique places. But when you begin to count them, it slowly dawns on you that for our ancestors, they were commonplace. In Standing with Stones podcast number 14, Michael and Rupert discuss this aspect of our heritage - and ask whether appreciation of their ubiquity changes our appreciation of them.As well as our regular features, 'Question Time' this month sparks a debate as to the utility of the Aubrey Holes at Stonehenge; were they used to predict lunar and solar eclipses? Or is there number and form merely contingent on chance and location?NOTE: if you're interested in following up on the background to the topics covered in this podcast, for the monthly subscription rate of $1 a month, you can have access to the notes for this show, and much more content besides, by becoming a member on Patreon. Go to the Patreon page for this podcast and become one of our valued Patreon supporters now! Help support us and join our Patreon community See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
…
continue reading
59 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.