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Celebrity paranormal investigator Bridget Marquardt (Star of E!’s The Girls Next Door) embarks on an exploration of self-described ghost magnets and the spirits, poltergeists and pookas they attract. When, where and how did they realize that they had this spiritual magnetism? What’s it like living with the specters of the dead? Bridget investigates all that and more in her weekly podcast.

Throughout the ages, human beings have had a profound fascination with the natural world. It has influenced all aspects of our civilisation, from science and religion to music, art, literature and film. These 12 episodes, taken from Radio 4's epic series Natural Histories, find presenter Brett Westwood exploring two major groups of animals - fish, who have lived on Earth for over 450 million years, and invertebrates, who make up 97 percent of all species worldwide - to find out how our perception and representation of them has changed over time.

In The Sea Is Not Made of Water, Adam Nicolson explores the natural wonders of the intertidal and our long human relationship with it. The physics of the seas, the biology of anemone and limpet, the long history of the Earth, and the stories we tell of those who have lived here: all interconnect in this zone where the philosopher, scientist and poet can meet and find meaning.

We're two scientists and sisters (in-law) bringing you a podcast about the possible scientific explanations behind all things strange and unusual, from hauntings to extraterrestrials to demonic possession! So, put on your critical thinking caps and join us every other week for some creepy conversation and lots of laughter.

Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe. Join Paul & Dr Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and occasional podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.

Listeners, it has been way too long since we've talked about aliens. Let's fix that! In this episode, Meagan is joined again by Substitute Sister and astronomer, Dr. Allison Kirkpatrick, to talk about the Fermi Paradox, which asks us to consider why we haven't heard from any intelligent extraterrestrial life yet, especially given the likely large number of habitable planets in our own galaxy that could host it. ** Allison can be found on Twitter @AkAstronomy. The Drake Equation and another example of a solution can be found here: https://askanearthspacescientist.asu.edu/drake-equation The ...

We are told that modern science was invented in Europe, the product of great minds like Nicolaus Copernicus, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein. But this is wrong. Science is not, and has never been, a uniquely European endeavour. Horizons pushes beyond Europe, exploring the ways in which scientists from Africa, America, Asia and the Pacific fit into the history of science, and arguing that it is best understood as a story of global cultural exchange.

The Center for Human Microbiome Studies at Stanford University School of Medicine presents Fermentation and Health Speaker Series, led by Elisa Caffrey, David Zilber, and Dr. Justin Sonnenburg. The goal of this series is to create space to have nuanced conversations around the current understanding and knowledge gaps of fermented food research, and act as a platform to define and promote future fermented food and health projects.

Living with three strong-willed, highly individual Dachshunds can be equal parts entertaining, frustrating and rewarding. Just ask Matt Ziselman. Armed with a fresh, creative voice that is unabashedly cranky one moment and profoundly poignant the next, Ziselman mixes hilarious canine stories, with heartfelt reminiscences from his own life, the results of which is a memoir of illuminating life lessons, courtesy of the three thoroughly Teutonic Dachshunds that he shares his life (and couch) with: Baxter, Maya, and Molly.

Welcome to The Awakened Podcast!The topics on this show range from spirituality, to paranormal, to hidden history, and everything in between.‍If you're wondering how hidden history or paranormal relates to spirituality, on this podcast you'll discover that, typically, one or all of those paths will lead you closer to God. I will explore the strange and unusual in search for the ultimate truth of our existence.The Awakened Podcast is a personal journey of continual spiritual enlightenment and growth for me. I'm bringing on guests from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines to not only ...

As Brits we pride ourselves as stoic defenders, boasting a record of resistance dating back to 1066. Yet, even a cursory examination of the natural world reveals that while interlopers of the human variety may have been kept at bay, our islands have been invaded, conquered and settled by an endless succession of animals, plants, fungi and other alien lifeforms that apparently belong elsewhere. Indeed it’s often hard to work out what actually is native, and what is foreign.

History is full of strange animal stories, invented by the brightest and most influential, from Aristotle to Disney, and they reveal as much about us and the things we believe as they do about the animals they misrepresent. We once thought that eels were born from sand, that swallows migrated to the moon, and that bears gave birth to formless lumps that were licked into shape by their mothers.

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a large, ape-like creature that is said to inhabit the forests of North America. There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of Bigfoot, but the creature has been the subject of numerous sightings and reports over the years. Bigfoot mythology Bigfoot mythology can be traced back to the Native American peoples of North America. Many Native American tribes have stories about a large, hairy creature that roams the forests. Some tribes even have specific names for Bigfoot, such as Sasquatch (Salish), Skunk Ape (Florida), and Yeti (Tibet). For ...

Episode 8 features an interview with Marion Martinez and her daughter, Veronica, both of whom are members of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. They will be speaking about Marion’s great grandmother, Ascencion Solorsano de Cervantes, and mother, Martha Herrerra. Ascencion, who passed away in 1930, was the last fluent Mutsun speaker and one of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band’s beloved ancestors. In 1929, Ascencion spent three months with Ethnographer and linguist John Peabody Harrington, who recorded thousands of pages of notes on Mutsun language, culture and history. Today, Marion, Veronica, and ...

Hitzejahre, klirrende Kälte, Sturmfluten: Eindrucksvoll zeigt Ronald D. Gerste, wie langfristige Klimaveränderungen und einzelne Wetterereignisse sich auf die Gesellschaften und die Kulturen der Menschheit auswirkten und sogar den Verlauf der Geschichte beeinflussten.

Ever since innovations in agriculture vastly expanded production of the staples of food energy, our remarkable achievements in reshaping nature have brought about an overwhelming expansion in the life chances of billions of people. Yet every technological innovation has also empowered humans to exploit each other. Reinterpreting a history previously seen from a Euro-and-anthropocentric viewpoint, Amrith relates in brilliant prose, and on the largest canvas, a magisterial, mind-altering epic - vibrant with stories, characters, vivid images and rich archival resources.

Brood XIX, a group of 17-year periodical cicadas, is set to emerge across 15 states in the U.S. in 2024. This article explores their incredible life cycle, ecological impact, and what makes this particular emergence so significant.

A Paranormal News podcast featuring credible witnesses, experiencers, researchers and investigators.

50 Things to Know About Archaeology, by JL Musgrave, offers an approach to archaeology that is simple and concise. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, JL Musgrave utilizes academic and public resources to simplify archaeological information for the novice enthusiast.

¿Sabes que la energía maremotriz es la más limpia del planeta?El podcast de Magallanes Renovables explora el potencial de la energía mareomotriz como una fuente de energía renovable clave. En España, más del 50% de la electricidad proviene de fuentes renovables como la eólica y la solar, pero la energía mareomotriz ofrece una alternativa única que no depende de la hora del día ni de las condiciones climáticas. Alex Marques, CEO de Magallanes Renovables, explica cómo la empresa ha estado trabajando durante 15 años en el desarrollo de esta tecnología sostenible y respetuosa con el...