In this episode, we hear how the last major Crusade - the Seventh Crusade - led by King Louis IX of France, achieved outstanding success initially only to fail along the banks of the River Nile.
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.
Today we’re diving into the “van life” trend that has picked up steam in the U.S. over the past year. Large numbers of people have been traveling around the country in camper vans and RVs. Some have even decided to ditch their apartments or houses altogether to make “van life” their new full-time reality.
We’ll hear from Deborah Kane. She owns a camper van rental service called GoCamp and says business has been busier than ever.
But first, we’re talking to Kristin Hanes. She has been living in different vehicles, as well as a sailboat, for the last six years. She runs “The Wayward Home,” a website filled with advice for living more simply on the road.
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Music:
Flowering Jasmine as performed by Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Batica.
Kaspburger by Clogs
20 (Lichen) by Berndan Eder Ensemble
Fall Again by Duval Timothy, Lil Silva and Melanie Faye.
Wurzer by H.Takahashi
Bone Collector by Julian Lage and Chris Etheridge
Titan’s Island by Ancient Oceans
Notes:
My favorite account (among many) of Richard Etheridge and the story of the Pea Island Surfmen is Fire on the Beach by David Wright and David Zoby.
Key meeting today on infrastructure as President Biden negotiates with Senate Republicans. The Justice Department to treat hacking like terrorism. Mike Pence says he and Donald Trump may never see eye to eye on January 6th. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
The British House of Commons has been called the Best Club in Town due to the fact that there is a 1,000-gallon vat of Scotch whiskey located in the cellar.
However, I prefer to think of it as a roach motel. Because technically, once you are elected to Parliament, you can’t leave. It is actually illegal to resign from the House of Commons.
Yet, people seemingly do all the time.
Learn more about the convoluted way you can quit the House of Commons on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
We have updates about where the White House is sending donated COVID-19 vaccines and why the World Health Organization decided to rename new variants of the virus.
Also, it's the latest controversy surrounding the postmaster general. He's now facing an FBI investigation.
Plus, new details about a series of UFO encounters, what's included in Twitter's new paid subscription, and where to get free donuts today.
Businesses and governments ramp up vaccine incentives. Ransom hacks becoming more brazen. A 12 and 14-year-old target police. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
If you head to Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve above Oakland, you might wonder the same thing as Bay Curious listener Bourke MacDonald: How did a volcano form here and why did it go extinct?Today on the show, we’re going hiking to learn more about this Bay Area geological wonder.
Reported by Katrina Schwartz. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Suzie Racho and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez.