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This fascinating audiobook is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time.

We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life, supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and the humble peppercorn drove the Age of Discovery, so did coffee beans help fuel the Enlightenment and cottonseed help spark the Industrial Revolution. And from the fall of Rome to the Arab Spring, the fate of nations continues to hinge on the seeds of a Middle Eastern grass known as wheat.

In 66 BC, young, ambitious Julius Caesar, seeking recognition and authority, became the curator of the Via Appia. He borrowed significant sums to restore the ancient highway. It was a way to curry favor from Roman citizens in villages along the route, built from Rome to Brindisi between 312-191 BC. After achieving greatness in Rome and the far reaches of Gaul, he led armies along this road to battle enemies in Roman civil wars.

Seeds of the Cosmos is an epic fantasy that follows four elemental queens, each tied to the forces of nature, who guide humanity’s rise and navigate their own complex relationships.

Welcome to “Seeds of History,” the podcast where we dig deep into the past to uncover the moments that planted the seeds of our world today. I’m [Your Name], your guide on this journey through time, where we explore the events, ideas, and people who shaped our history in ways you may never have imagined. Each week, we’ll break down key historical moments into bite-sized stories, making it easy for you to connect the dots from then to now. Whether it’s the birth of a revolutionary idea, the rise of a powerful leader, or the spark that ignited a movement, we’re here to unravel the ...

"Last of a Dyng Seed" is a transformative platform that pairs cinematic storytelling with real-life narratives to illuminate the struggles and triumphs of marginalized individuals. This is where story meets story, as individuals pick a movie, they believe relates to their lived experiences. It’s a profound exploration of the human spirit, using the art of storytelling to educate, advocate, and ignite a deeper connection with the world around us. Through its unique approach, it not only celebrates transformation and redemption but also calls upon viewers to reflect, engage, and contribute to ...

Why cracking the code of human conception took centuries of wild theories, misogynist blunders, and ludicrous mistakes.Throughout most of human history, babies were surprises. People knew the basics: Men and women had sex, and sometimes babies followed. But beyond that the origins of life were a colossal mystery. The Seeds of Life is the remarkable and rollicking story of how a series of blundering geniuses and brilliant amateurs struggled for two centuries to discover where, exactly, babies come from.

This is the Bell Family Farm, a nearly 100-year-old, 130-acre legacy in Ridge Spring, South Carolina a partnership with AbellA, LLC and Bell’s Grace Farms, LLC. In this podcast, Soulful Seeds, will explore the stories of the Bell Family farmers highlighting the land, resilience, and tradition. This is the first episode of three, and you don’t want to miss this.Chef Brittany TurnerCulinary & Culture On-Screen JournalistAntonio PittmanDirector & Executive ProducerPowered By, PitTurn ProductionsSponsored By, rafi USA, Humanity & Action Democracy Fellowship

Welcome to “Seeds of History,” the podcast where we dig deep into the past to uncover the moments that planted the seeds of our world today. I’m [Your Name], your guide on this journey through time, where we explore the events, ideas, and people who shaped our history in ways you may never have imagined. Each week, we’ll break down key historical moments into bite-sized stories, making it easy for you to connect the dots from then to now. Whether it’s the birth of a revolutionary idea, the rise of a powerful leader, or the spark that ignited a movement, we’re here to unravel the ...

Scotland has always given generously of her people to the world. This book tells the story of some of the many hundreds of thousands of Scots who have contributed to the fabric of modern world. In here are explorers and entrepreneurs, settlers and soldiers, politicians and missionaries, traders and police officers. They are a diverse lot with only two things in common: they made their home in a foreign land, and they hailed from Scotland. The world is all the richer for the part they played.

Celebrating and sharing stories from those that embody the spirit of Antioch University and our founder, Horace Mann, as they win victories for humanity

The editors of the Encyclopaedia Britannica are pleased to present The French Revolution Series. Here you will learn about the grandeur and opulence of the French régime, as well as its chaotic downfall and the new order that rose from its ashes. In this edition, the editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica examine the key events of the French Revolution that lead to the Reign of Terror.

This book by the world expert on Pearl Harbor blows the top off a 70-year cover-up, reporting for the first time on long-suppressed interviews, documents, and corroborated evidence. The bottom line thesis: that the attack December 7, 1941 was not unexpected or unprovoked. Nor was it the reason that Franklin Roosevelt declared a war that resulted in massive human slaughter.

Reflecting on the seeds that bloomed creatives to where they are now and where they’re headed.

The Doomsday Seed Vault: Securing Humanity’s Future Imagine a place where the hopes and dreams of humanity lie frozen beneath layers of Arctic ice. A sanctuary so remote that even the fiercest storms and harshest winters can scarcely touch it. This is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, affectionately known as the Doomsday Seed Vault—a place where, beneath the biting winds of Norway’s frozen tundra, millions of seeds from across the globe rest, waiting for a future that may desperately need them. Conceived as a final bastion against the ravages of climate change, natural disasters, and ...

Have you ever wanted to dig a little deeper into the Bible or another inspirational topic from history but you didn’t have the time to do so. Well guess what? I do. So every episode I’m going to make sure that it’s chock full of all the details you didn’t even know you wanted to know about the topic. Taking out the preaching and adding humor along the way. Welcome to The Seed.

Chris Smith’s first encounter with okra was of the worst kind: slimy fried okra at a greasy-spoon diner. Despite that dismal introduction, Smith developed a fascination with okra, and as he researched the plant and began to experiment with it in his own kitchen, he discovered an amazing range of delicious ways to cook and eat it, along with ingenious and surprising ways to process the plant from tip-to-tail: pods, leaves, flowers, seeds, and stalks. Smith talked okra with chefs, food historians, university researchers, farmers, homesteaders, and gardeners.

There is something so creepy about a child who commits murder. They are supposed to be so innocent. Murder should be the last thing on their mind. Join me as I delve into murderous children committing acts no child should ever commit.

Our Webby Award-nominated show matches kids ages 6-12 and their story ideas with diverse, beloved children's authors. Each episode chronicles the magic that grows through author-child collaboration and features an immersive story time read aloud by the author. Bonus episodes feature author interviews with our host Betsy Bird! As a Common Sense Media Seal Selection, our show is recognized as a great choice for kids and families for its engaging stories, valuable content, and diverse voices, characters, and messages and has received an A+ for educational value. Our show has also been featured in...

The biography of Mose Jones, Jr. weaves an inspiring tale of the man who first planted the seeds of civil rights in Alabama, from the Bloody Sunday march to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and more, as told by the woman who knew him best - his daughter, Dr. April Jones. In the mid-1980s, Mose Jones, Jr. rose to prominence for his role in bringing voting rights to those who needed it most - the disadvantaged citizens of Lawrence County.