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In the scorching summer of 1878, with the Gilded Age in its infancy, three tenacious and brilliant scientists raced to Wyoming and Colorado to observe a rare total solar eclipse. One sought to discover a new planet. Another - an adventuresome female astronomer - fought to prove that science was not anathema to femininity. And a young megalomaniacal inventor, with the tabloid press fast on his heels, sought to test his scientific bona fides and light the world through his revelations.

Liberty in Eclipse is an expose and indictment of our nation's descent into the early stages of police state tyranny. Topics discussed include the militarization and federalization of law enforcement; the establishment of a quasi-dictatorial "war presidency"; the evisceration of the Bill of Rights, and due process guarantees going back to the Magna Carta; the increasingly commonplace surveillance of Americans; the institutionalization of torture; and the likely restoration of conscription, including a military draft.

Bonjour et bienvenue sur Éclipse : les femmes de l’ombre, le podcast qui met en lumière celles, qui ont marqué l’histoire. En astronomie, une éclipse se produit lorsqu’un objet céleste occulte, partiellement ou totalement, une source de lumière. Ce podcast s’inspire de cette analogie pour vous exposer des femmes méconnues, qui ont pourtant révolutionné le monde. Toutes les semaines, vous retrouverez l’histoire d’une femme novatrice, qui a bousculé les codes de son époque et changer le cours des choses.

"Eclipse Unveiled: Myths, Marvels, and Methods" is a captivating journey through the awe-inspiring world of solar and lunar eclipses. Each episode delves into the rich tapestry of history, folklore, and scientific wonder that surrounds these celestial events. From ancient myths that saw eclipses as omens to modern methods of safe observation, this podcast covers it all. Listeners will be taken on a voyage from the past to the present, exploring how eclipses have shaped cultures, inspired scientific breakthroughs, and continue to fascinate us with their beauty and mystery. With expert ...

America's First Great Eclipse takes listeners on a thrilling historical journey, revealing that 19th-century Americans were just as excited about a total solar eclipse as we are today...and, like us, were willing to travel thousands of miles to see it.