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Per secoli la medicina ha cercato di salvare vite. Ma non sempre ci è riuscita. Tra rimedi assurdi, esperimenti crudeli e cure che oggi farebbero rabbrividire, la storia della medicina nasconde capitoli oscuri. I Delitti di Ippocrate è un podcast narrativo che esplora le pratiche mediche del passato: dalle cure primitive della preistoria agli esperimenti delle civiltà antiche e moderne. Un viaggio tra superstizione, scienza e disperazione. Perché prima degli ospedali moderni… curare qualcuno poteva significare anche ucciderlo.

¿Qué mueve a una persona a dedicar su vida a cambiar la vida de otros? Más Que Yo es el espacio donde lo descubrimos. Un podcast de Afrus que abre las puertas de las organizaciones sociales más inspiradoras de Latinoamérica para conocer a las personas detrás del impacto — sus orígenes, sus luchas, sus victorias y el propósito que los mantiene en pie. Cada episodio es una conversación honesta con líderes que eligieron vivir para algo más grande que ellos mismos. Porque cuando alguien decide ser más que yo, el mundo entero cambia.

A look into queer Canadian history through the ages.

A member of Gen X does a weekly podcast debunking that Generation X was the last great generation. This battle between generations has been going on for centuries, it's nothing new. We dive into society issues and explain where we went wrong and how we could help the younger generations succeed where we failed, or didn't even bother to try.New episodes drop every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Origins in Five is a short podcast for curious minds. Each episode explores the origin of a single word — where it came from, how its meaning evolved, and what history it carries today. These five-minute stories reveal the hidden history of everyday language.

1948/1949: più di 1000 italiani approdano all’estremo sud dell’Argentina, a Ushuaia in Terra del Fuoco. Cercano anche in terre così lontane e desolate un futuro di benessere e fortuna. Li guida un visionario e trascinante imprenditore bolognese, Carlo Borsari, titolare di un contratto che porta le firme autorevoli dei governi italiano e argentino. È questa la specificità e l’unicità di quell’avventura che “Empresa Borsari” , un podcast di Andrea Rossi e Umberto Massarini, vuole raccontare, come omaggio a quell’Italia ferita ma caparbia e coraggiosa.

From breaking his shoulder in early martial arts training to becoming an undefeated world champion, Chuck Norris transformed repeated defeats into legendary success. This deep-dive chronicles his journey from struggling Air Force enlistee to martial arts innovator, Hollywood action star, and cultural phenomenon whose real achievements rival any internet myth. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

An immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history “This fascinating book is brimming with stories of people and places, all told with Bettany’s natural sense of wonder and adventure.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore...

AN ECONOMIST AND SMITHSONIAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A landmark work of narrative history that shatters our previous Eurocentric understanding of the Age of Discovery by telling the story of the Indigenous Americans who journeyed across the Atlantic to Europe after 1492 "On Savage Shores...

Underworld exposes the secret world of transnational criminal networks that have flourished since there were banks to bust, drugs to smuggle, and scams to run. Journalists Danny Gold and Sean Williams bring their experience reporting on dangerous people and organizations to take listeners on a global tour of mobsters, warlords and crooks - from Brooklyn to Beijing, from the streets to the boardrooms - and everywhere in between. Underworld is a show about heroes, villains, and the barely visible mafias that affect all our lives, whether we know it or not.

Filled with unforgettable stories of emperors, generals, and religious patriarchs, as well as fascinating glimpses into the life of the ordinary citizen, Lost to the West reveals how much we owe to the Byzantine Empire that was the equal of any in its achievements, appetites, and enduring legacy...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A shockingly counterintuitive book of trivia that cuts through the misconceptions that most of us call “facts” to show how wrong we are about . . . well, everything. “Trivia buffs and know-it-alls alike will exult to find so much repeatable wisdom gathered in...

**The instant New York Times bestseller.** *An international bestseller.* Finalist for the Lane Anderson Award Finalist for the RBC Taylor Award “Hugely impressive, a major work.”—NPR A pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the...

Hannibal vs. Scipio. Grant vs. Lee. Rommel vs. Patton. The greatest battles, commanders, and rivalries of all time come to life in this engrossing guide to the geniuses of military history. “A compelling study of military leadership.”—James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize–winning author...

Dive into a strange and messy journey through the most unbelievable facts our universe has to offer. This collection of mind-bending truths will completely shatter your perception of time, space, nature, and the human body. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about reality itself.

From a New York Times bestselling author, a masterful history of the American West—from the California Gold Rush to the settling of Oklahoma and beyond. "Epic in its scale, fearless in its scope, this is a bravura performance from one of our master historians." —Hampton Sides, bestselling...

The podcast where two old friends, an evangelist and a theologian, tackle the big questions of life and faith.

In Wisdom of the Ancients, Neil Oliver takes us back in time to grab hold of the ideas buried in forgotten cultures and early civilisations. From Laetoli footprints in Tanzania to Keralan rituals, stone circles and cave paintings, Oliver takes us on a global journey through antiquity. A master storyteller, drawing on immense knowledge of our ancient past, he distils this wisdom into 12 messages that have endured the test of time and invites us to consider how these might apply to our lives today. The result is powerful and inspirational, moving and profound.

Translated by W. E. D. Rouse, The March of the Ten Thousand is one of the most admired and widely read pieces of ancient literature to come down to us. Xenophon employs a very simple, straightforward style to describe what is probably the most exciting military adventure ever undertaken. It is an epic of courage, faith and democratic principle.

Taking a tour through history, from the Romans to the Second World War via Tudor courts, medieval castles and more, this hugely entertaining debut from an award-winning history teacher explores a variety of historical topics in a thoughtful and engaging way. It will appeal to anybody seeking to expand their historical knowledge, with an approachable and accessible style that will take you on an eye-opening and jaw-dropping journey.