A Daily Dose of History (15 Jun 2024)Today's historical events: Louis II is crowned as king of Italy at Rome by pope Sergius II. Battle of Soissons: King Robert I of France is killed and King Charles the Simple is arrested by the supporters of Duke Rudolph of Burgundy. The naval Battle of Fimreite is won by the Birkebeiner pretender Sverre Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson takes the Norwegian throne and King Magnus V of Norway is killed. King John of England puts his seal to Magna Carta. Northern

Holly and Tracy share experiences with MRIs and hospital stays, and also talk about the various disagreements and biases in play in the medical community when giving attribution for the invention of the MRI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Daily Dose of History (14 Jun 2024)Today's historical events: The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar. First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom. While taking exile in Fuzhou, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Song dynasty court hold the coronation ceremony for Emperor Duanzong. Second Mongol invasion of Vietnam:

秦始皇開啟了嶄新的大秦帝國，為了鞏固統治權，在治理國家講求快、狠、準。 . 對內，丞相李斯建議下令除了官職外，在民間思想方面的文學著作在三十天內全部都要禁止，秦始皇只輕輕地在案牘上批了一個「可」，也造就了史上著名的「焚書」事件。 對外，為了抵禦東胡、匈奴兩大塞外民族的侵擾，秦始皇下令築起了萬里長城，並派名將蒙恬率領三十萬大軍北伐匈奴。 . 對內、對外採取一系列雷厲風行的治理手段及政策 但光憑這些就能延續他千秋萬世大帝國的美夢嗎？ 請聽： . 【資訊欄】 . PPA線上課程【2小時學會五十音】超早鳥好評延長 . 留日博士暨台大特聘教授 呂宗昕 透過「獨創五大記憶法」超級日文秘笈 讓你在兩小時課程影片內就能快速學會日文五十音！ . 📌課程時數：約2小時 📌限時優惠：$599 元(原價$2,500元) 📌優惠期限：6/1至6/15 👉選購連結：https://reurl.cc/MO20ym . 備註： ●iPhone用戶請複製課程連結以「網頁」開啟即可正常購課 ●課程收看裝置：網頁、iOS、Android系統手機、平板

In 1980, 123 men were killed when the Alexander L. Kielland platform capsized in the North Sea oil fields.It was Norway's biggest industrial disaster and led to a range of safety improvements for those working in the country’s oil and gas sector. Lars Bevanger speaks to survivor Harry Vike, who spent 10 hours in a lifeboat waiting to be rescued, and his wife Grete, who was waiting for a call to find out if he was alive or dead.(Photo: The broken leg of the Alexander Kielland oil drilling platform,

On this day in 1922, American farmer Charles Osborne started hiccupping and didn’t stop until 68 years later.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia Parnok (1885-1933) was one of Russia's first openly lesbian poets. While she's not as known outside of Russia, she's an important figure in the queer community, and is often called “Russia's Sappho.”For Further Reading: Sophia Parnok: The Life and Work of Russia’s Sappho Remembering Sophia Parnok (185-1933) After the Ball is Over: Sophia Parnok’s Creative Relationship with Marina Tsvetaeva Sophia Parnok: from Poems This Pride Month, we’re talking about wordsmiths. Women who used language

A Daily Dose of History (13 Jun 2024)Today's historical events: Ibn Battuta begins his travels, leaving his home in Tangiers to travel to Mecca (gone 24 years). In England, the Peasants' Revolt, led by Wat Tyler, comes to a head, as rebels set fire to the Savoy Palace. Henry Grace à Dieu, at over 1,000 tons the largest warship in the world at this time, built at the new Woolwich Dockyard in England, is dedicated. Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the celibacy rule decreed by

秦始皇開啟了嶄新的大秦帝國，為了鞏固統治權，在治理國家講求快、狠、準。 . 對內，丞相李斯建議下令除了官職外，在民間思想方面的文學著作在三十天內全部都要禁止，秦始皇只輕輕地在案牘上批了一個「可」，也造就了史上著名的「焚書」事件。 對外，為了抵禦東胡、匈奴兩大塞外民族的侵擾，秦始皇下令築起了萬里長城，並派名將蒙恬率領三十萬大軍北伐匈奴。 . 對內、對外採取一系列雷厲風行的治理手段及政策 但光憑這些就能延續他千秋萬世大帝國的美夢嗎？ 請聽： . 【資訊欄】 . PPA線上課程【2小時學會五十音】超早鳥好評延長 . 留日博士暨台大特聘教授 呂宗昕 透過「獨創五大記憶法」超級日文秘笈 讓你在兩小時課程影片內就能快速學會日文五十音！ . 📌課程時數：約2小時 📌限時優惠：$599 元(原價$2,500元) 📌優惠期限：6/1至6/15 👉選購連結：https://reurl.cc/MO20ym . 備註： ●iPhone用戶請複製課程連結以「網頁」開啟即可正常購課 ●課程收看裝置：網頁、iOS、Android系統手機、平板

Las hazañas de Alejandro Magno fueron asombrosas: rey de Macedonia, filósofo discípulo de Aristóteles y un invencible estratega, logró conquistar medio mundo. Conoció mejor que ningún otro dirigente los usos y costumbres de los pueblos que conquistaba y, en poco más de una década y acompañado siempre por sus fieles lugartenientes, logró reinar en Europa y Asia. Una figura épica cuyas proezas hicieron llorar al mismísimo emperador romano, Julio César. Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal

On this day in 1897, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener was granted a patent for what would later be known as the Swiss Army Knife.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think about key centers of code breaking activity in the Second World War, what places come to mind? How about Bermuda? It has been said Bermuda was Britain’s number-one listening post during World War II.  In this episode, commissioned by Early's Raiders Major Joan Bellfort, James discusses the British Imperial Censorship Station on Bermuda, whose censors (many of whom were women) revealed a major plot to damage American merchant convoys to the U. K.

In 1984, a 21-year-old Irish shopworker refused to serve a customer buying two South African grapefruits. Mary Manning was suspended from the Dunnes store in Dublin, and ten of her colleagues walked out alongside her in protest.It was the start of a strike that lasted almost three years, and ended when Ireland became the first western country to impose a complete ban of South African imports.Why did Mary do it? In 1984, she and her colleagues were part of the Irish workers’ union, IDATU, which had

For thousands of years, wine has been one of the most important beverages in the world. It has been consumed by common folk and by emperors, and it can be made in a surprisingly wide variety of geographies. It can be made by backyard vintners as well as by megacorporations. It is so important that it plays a central role in some religions, yet it is completely banned by others. Learn more about the history of wine and winemaking and how it has changed over the centuries on this episode of

Evelyn Irons (1900-2000) was a Scottish lesbian journalist. Known for her reporting on the frontlines throughout World War II, she became the first female war correspondent to be decorated with the French Croix de Guerre. For Further Reading: The New York Times: Evelyn Irons, War Reporter, Is Dead at 99 Making Queer History: Evelyn Irons The New Yorker: Virginia Woolf Visits the Daily Mail This Pride Month, we’re talking about wordsmiths. Women who used language to create community, give a voice

A Daily Dose of History (12 Jun 2024)Today's historical events: Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King Louis the Child, using the famous feigned retreat tactic of the nomadic warriors. At the instigation of Louis IX of France, an inter-faith debate, known as the Disputation of Paris, starts between a Christian monk and four rabbis. Peasants' Revolt: In England, rebels assemble at Blackheath, just outside London. Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War: Parisians

秦始皇開啟了嶄新的大秦帝國，為了鞏固統治權，在治理國家講求快、狠、準。 . 對內，丞相李斯建議下令除了官職外，在民間思想方面的文學著作在三十天內全部都要禁止，秦始皇只輕輕地在案牘上批了一個「可」，也造就了史上著名的「焚書」事件。 對外，為了抵禦東胡、匈奴兩大塞外民族的侵擾，秦始皇下令築起了萬里長城，並派名將蒙恬率領三十萬大軍北伐匈奴。 . 對內、對外採取一系列雷厲風行的治理手段及政策 但光憑這些就能延續他千秋萬世大帝國的美夢嗎？ 請聽： . 【資訊欄】 . PPA線上課程【2小時學會五十音】超早鳥好評延長 . 留日博士暨台大特聘教授 呂宗昕 透過「獨創五大記憶法」超級日文秘笈 讓你在兩小時課程影片內就能快速學會日文五十音！ . 📌課程時數：約2小時 📌限時優惠：$599 元(原價$2,500元) 📌優惠期限：6/1至6/15 👉選購連結：https://reurl.cc/MO20ym . 備註： ●iPhone用戶請複製課程連結以「網頁」開啟即可正常購課 ●課程收看裝置：網頁、iOS、Android系統手機、平板

Lilian Todd fue una mujer pionera, diseñadora y constructora de un aeroplano en los Estados Unidos a principios del s. XX. Se caracterizó por ser una ingeniera autodidacta, impulsada por su interés y fascinación con la aviación. Pese a todas las barreras propias de la época, en 1909 fue capaz de completar su viaje en avión. Su trabajo atrajo la atención de medio mundo y llegó a fundar un club de aviación para mujeres.Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en

The American Association for Nude Recreation stands at a crossroads, grappling with an existential crisis that jeopardizes its future. In recent weeks, the premier American nudist organization has faced mounting discontent among volunteers and staff, resignations and personnel upheavals, and PR issues arising from poor communications and questionable decisions. These immediate challenges, coupled with a broader trend of declining membership, have sparked deep introspection and urgent calls for

De una forma inesperada, el capitán James Cook, descubrió en su primera exploración por el océano Pacífico la Gran Barrera de Coral. Resultado del encallamiento en un arrecife, El Endeavour, el barco de Cook, estuvo a punto de suponer la pérdida del barco y de su tripulación. Este evento fue un gran desafío de navegación, pero también el que propició el estudio de la biodiversidad y geología del arrecife.Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en Disney +.