This episode looks at one of the strangest episodes in the whole history of the Crusades when, in 1212, groups of children in France and Germany followed child preachers on a wildly unrealistic expedition to liberate Jerusalem. It provides a fascinating insight into the medieval mind, dominated by a belief in miracles and a yearning to seek a better life.
Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a free copy of The Byzantine World War, my book that describes the origins of the First Crusade.
Two bills with benefits for crypto miners are waiting to be signed by the governor of the Bluegrass State.
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Central bank policy changes
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Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon to discuss voting rights, democratic reform, and what it will take to get the For the People Act through Congress. This conversation was recorded as part of this year’s SXSW.
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Even if you aren’t a fan of classical music, you are probably at least familiar with what an orchestra is.
But have you ever wondered why orchestras use the instruments they do? Or why they have them in that combination, or why it is even called an orchestra at all?
And what exactly is a symphony or a philharmonic?
Learn all about orchestras on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
Today we’re talking with two of the four people who will be making history later this year as part of the world’s first all-civilian crew going to space. Yes, that means no traditionally-trained astronaut will be on board.
First, you’ll hear from Hayley Arceneaux, who will be making history in more ways than one: she’ll also be the first child cancer survivor in space, the first person with a prosthetic body part in space, and, at 29 years old, she’ll be the youngest American to visit space.
She was chosen to join the mission by our second guest, Jared Isaacman. He’s the billionaire partnering with SpaceX to make this historic “Inspiration 4” launch possible. He’s also donating and raising millions of dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as part of the mission.
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Many countries recently decided to suspend the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine over fears it was increasing the risk of blood clots. The European Medicines Agency and the WHO called on countries to continue using the vaccine but regulators in individual countries opted to be cautious, waiting for investigations to take place. But why?
Tim Harford explores the risks of blood clots and weighing up whether it was necessary to suspend using the vaccine.
Episode one hundred and seventeen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Don’t Worry Baby” by the Beach Boys, and how the years 1963 and 1964 saw a radical evolution in the sound and subject matter of the Beach Boys’ work. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.
Gov. JB Pritzker unveils his plans to reopen the state and expand vaccine eligibility. Illinois lawmakers begin the redistricting process. Plus, a shooting spree in Atlanta sparks fear and anger in Chicago-area Asian communities.
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