A midlife scholar’s quest for a Ph.D. becomes an unforgettable adventure through rare libraries, ancient manuscripts, and moments of humor and grace. From the Rylands Library drama to Britain’s first Starbucks Chai Latte, this reflective story reveals the exhilaration, doubt, and wonder behind finishing a dissertation later in life.

This inspiring episode tells the story of Greta Thunberg—the young Swedish activist who ignited a worldwide movement for climate justice. From her solitary school strike in Stockholm to global protests and UN speeches, discover how Greta’s courage, truth, and determination transformed the fight for our planet’s future.

(2024) National Boston Cream pie day. Entertainment from 1979. Longest seige in world history, WWII Battle of Leyte Gulf, Oldest fossil ever found, Apple released IPOD. Todays birthdays - Johnny Carson, Michael Crichton, Dwight Yoakam, Weird Al Yankovic, Jimmy Wayne, Ryan Reynolds, Emilia Clarke. Jerry Jeff Walker died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http://defleppard.com/Boston cream pie is the best - The Hungry Food BandRise - Herb AlpertAll the gold in California - Larry Gatlin

What are the symbols carved into headstones, and what do they mean? Because cemeteries literally cement the past in stone, they allow researchers the opportunity to study their iconography. Many of the symbols we know and recognize today were brought to the U.S through colonization. In this episode, we'll decode some of the most popular cemetery symbols, while also looking into the disappearance of one of the most well-recognized symbols.

The Day of the Dead not only honors those who have passed away; it also affirms who we are. Among flowers, altars and memories, this tradition unites past and present, weaving the collective memory that defines Mexican identity. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/el-significado-del-dia-de-muertos-identidad-memoria-y-continuidad/

Post-revolutionary Mexico used art and education to build its identity. From Rivera's murals to the school offerings promoted by Cárdenas, the Day of the Dead became a bridge between culture, memory and popular education. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/the-day-of-the-dead-in-post-revolutionary-art-and-education/

From Patzcuaro to Yucatan, Day of the Dead celebrations reveal Mexico's cultural diversity. Each region preserves unique rituals - the Mixquic alumbrada, the Mayan Hanal Pixán or the Oaxacan altars - that keep alive the tradition of honoring the dead. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/regional-day-of-the-dead-celebrations-from-patzcuaro-to-mixquic-the-diversity-of-the-tradition/

The Days of the Souls, inherited from the Viceroyalty, survived wars and prohibitions until it was transformed into the modern Day of the Dead. Under the cultural impulse of Lázaro Cárdenas, this tradition became a symbol of Mexican identity. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/from-the-days-of-the-souls-to-the-day-of-the-dead-how-a-tradition-became-a-national-symbol/

It’s been checks notes… three years since the last episode.  Holy Shit. But like a bad penny or a 90s R&B remix, I’m back—and what a time to come back. The world’s on fire (literally and figuratively). Bombs are flying, people are crying, politicians are lying, and somewhere, Texaco is still probably spilling. As Big Gay Al once said: “The whole world’s gone to hell—but how are you? Super! Thanks for asking!” So yeah—welcome back to $th Period U.S. History or affectionately called 4Push, with

The humorous vision of death in Mexico was born from the encounter between art, satire and tradition. From the literary skulls and engravings of Posada to the cultural impulse of Lázaro Cárdenas, death became a source of laughter, criticism and national pride. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/how-the-humorous-vision-of-death-originated-skulls-catrinas-and-mexican-popular-humor/

On the 20th of November, 1968, the ground shook beneath the town of Farmington in West Virginia, signaling that something had gone terribly wrong in the nearby Consol Number Nine coal mine. This episode tells the story of the disaster and the rescue effort that followed it...Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube

The Day of the Dead altars were born during the viceregal era as an adaptation of the indigenous offerings to the Catholic calendar. In them, the Spanish domestic altar and the Mesoamerican symbolic elements were united, giving origin to a tradition that even today preserves the cempasúchil, the bread of the dead and the memory of the ancestors. Ver el articulo completo aquí:https://www.xikoova.com/en/day-of-the-dead-altars-and-ofrendas-symbols-of-the-reunion-between-the-living-and-the-dead/

The Days of the Dead in New Spain were the result of the encounter between indigenous beliefs about death and the Catholic festivities instituted by Popes Gregory III and IV. This syncretism, promoted and tolerated by the friars, transformed the ancient ancestor cults into a mestizo celebration that endures in the Day of the Dead. See the complete article

Long before the Day of the Dead was celebrated, Mesoamerican cultures paid tribute to their dead on different dates of the ritual calendar. This cult of the dead, full of symbolism and connection to the earth, was the spiritual origin of one of Mexico's most beloved traditions. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/the-mesoamerican-origin-of-the-cult-of-the-dead-predecessor-of-the-day-of-the-dead/

On this day in Tudor history, 23 October 1538, a frightened monk put pen to paper as the world he knew collapsed.Thomas Goldwell, prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, wrote a desperate letter to Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s chief adviser and the man overseeing the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Goldwell begged to keep his “poor lodging” for life, adding the heartbreaking words: “I would rather die than live, if it were God’s pleasure.” I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today I’ll

Send us a text A small and shiny marker sits at the corner of a family plot at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington, Michigan. There actually is no grave for this person, instead the marker serves as a memorial for a woman who lost her life in what is the most famous shipwreck in history, the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic. MY APOLOGIES TO ALL THOSE WHO KEEP TRACK, I INADVERTENTLY SAID "HMS" RATHER THAN "RMS" IN THE BEGINNING OF THIS PODCAST. Support the show Thank you for following Great La...

In this episode, we'll delve into the historical context and key factors that contributed to Toronto's real estate crisis in the 1980s, including over-speculation, economic downturns, and regulatory changes. By examining the causes and consequences of this crisis, we can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the real estate market and how to navigate its challenges.

Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces payload capacity. Economic realities may push Roscosmos toward the cheaper 51-degree orbit, possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by

Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces payload capacity. Economic realities may push Roscosmos toward the cheaper 51-degree orbit, possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by