John Lennon | All You Need is Love | 3

Has Lennon's muse abandoned him? After years of no recording, a dramatic near-disaster at sea reignites his spark. But then his plans are tragically cut short. Today his impact on music is undeniable, but did his imagination really change the world?See Privacy Policy at https://a ... Show More

Has Lennon's muse abandoned him? After years of no recording, a dramatic near-disaster at sea reignites his spark. But then his plans are tragically cut short. Today his impact on music is undeniable, but did his imagination really change the world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ... Show More

The Oedipus complex, Freudian slip, repression, the ego and the id – Sigmund Freud’s ideas have become part of everyday language. He opened up the world’s mind to the idea of the subconscious. He also pioneered the idea that our childhood shapes who we are. But what are the secre ... Show More

May 16, 1920. Tens of thousands of people surround St. Peter’s Basilica to honor Joan of Arc, a French peasant girl who died nearly five hundred years before. Joan’s feats in battle—and her visions of God—have become legendary since her heyday during the Hundred Years' War. And t ... Show More

<p><em>“The people that history smiles most kindly upon, are the ones who just kept doing the next needed thing.” </em>These words from Sharon McMahon remind us that making a difference is not accomplished through fame or fortune, but by taking consistent action. Sharon joins Rya ... Show More

For much of her life, Angelique Renville had decisions made for her. Where to live, who to live with, where to attend school, what to do with her land. That changed in 1863 when she made a plan and successfully hatched her plan to escape, living the end of her life on her own ter ... Show More

Today, we share the incredible journey of Hanin Al Qoreishy, whose life story unfolds like a tapestry of courage and determination.  Born into a politically and religiously influential family in Iraq, Baghdad, Hanin's early years were shattered by conflict and personal tragedy, i ... Show More

Find out who Elizabeth wrote to at age 9 to begin her journey into Hollywood, the amazing way she landed Saved By the Bell and how she handled the Showgirls fallout with poise and determination to come back stronger. Plus, which project literally ‘saved’ her career. It’s a revea ... Show More

Eunice Carter’s descendents remember her as an austere woman, with a tendency to correct grammar and table manners. Throughout her career, Eunice sought to make a mark on history. She yearned to create a legacy. Did she succeed? And why does it matter to be remembered? The Godmot ... Show More

This 2019 episode covers Jeanne Baret, the first woman known to circumnavigate the globe. Her work took her to places that were totally unexpected for someone of her gender and economic class in the 18th century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

We’re celebrating the birthday month of the iconic Marlene Deitrich by revisiting a special episode from the "Mobituaries" audiobook. Marlene Dietrich cemented her status as a Hollywood legend with a series of iconic performances that flouted traditional women's roles and ignited ... Show More

<p>Nineteen-year-old Anastasia Ferreira, affectionately known as "Stasia" by those closest to her, was the kind of person who couldn't help but be noticed. Though Anastasia stood just around 4'11", her personality loomed large, making her impossible to overlook. She was a vibrant ... Show More