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DU BOUM ET DU BAUME AU COEUR - LE PODCAST MUSICALVitaa : 6 ballades à (re)découvrirDans cet épisode, je vous propose d’aller à la (re)découverte de 6 ballades méconnues que j'ai sélectionnées dans la discographie de Vitaa. Je vous révélerai plein d'anecdotes ainsi que les histoires qui se cachent derrière ces chansons qui, parfois sculptées dans les larmes, abritent une plume trempée dans l’encre de la sincérité pour mieux réconforter et toucher les cœurs ❤️ Une encre indélébile qui attire un public toujours plus grand.Un grand MERCI à Stéphanie de la Vitaa Family pour sa participation. Quel bonh...2025-05-1730 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsPalestine-Israel Conflict Ep.0: Exploring the Foundations of ZionismIn this illuminating prelude episode, we set the stage for our deep dive into the complex tapestry of the Palestine-Israel conflict. Join us as we unravel the origins and ideological underpinnings of Zionism, the driving force behind the establishment of the state of Israel. From the early pioneers to the philosophical roots, we provide a quick but comprehensive overview, laying the groundwork for a nuanced understanding of the historical narrative. This episode serves as a gateway, offering essential insights into the genesis of Zionism and its role in shaping the intricate dynamics that continue to shape the region. Tune...2024-01-3144 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsReport To Shareholders II: Update on our status during the Gaza Crisis and Donation linksIn this episode, we share our reasons for taking a break from our podcast due to the mental toll of the Gaza situation. As Palestinians living abroad, we feel deeply connected to our homeland and our people who are suffering under the brutal Israeli occupation and blockade. We also feel helpless and frustrated by the lack of international action and media coverage of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. We also urge our listeners to support the people of Gaza by donating to trusted organizations that provide humanitarian aid, medical care, and education. We provide some links and resources for you...2023-10-3106 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsThe Third Horseman (or, The Great Famine of 1315)In this chilling episode, we journey back to the dawn of one of the most catastrophic centuries in European history. The year is 1315, and a famine of unprecedented scale grips the continent, marking the beginning of a century of despair. Unrelenting rains lead to failed harvests, and soon, the eerie silence of empty markets is replaced by the desperate cries of the starving. This Great Famine, a grim harbinger of the trials to come, would forever alter the course of history. As we navigate through this bleak period, we’ll also explore its far-reaching impacts, including how it sowed the se...2023-10-051h 22
A Conversation Before The World EndsThe Mystery of Gobekli Tepe or: How the World’s Oldest Temple Rewrote HistoryWhat if I told you that there is a place in Turkey that is older than the pyramids, Stonehenge, and even civilization itself? A place that was built by hunter-gatherers who had no writing, no metal tools, and no farming. A place that was abandoned and buried for thousands of years, until it was rediscovered in the 20th century. A place that challenges everything we thought we knew about the origins of religion, art, and society.Welcome to Gobekli Tepe, the world's first temple.In this episode, we will explore the mysteries and wonders of this ancient site, where giant...2023-09-071h 03
A Conversation Before The World EndsHistory in a Glass: The Ancient Origins of BeerBeer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in human history, dating back to the ancient Mesopotamians who brewed it from grains, water, and yeast. Beer was considered a divine gift, a daily necessity, and a source of joy and wisdom by various cultures, such as the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans, and the northern Europeans. Beer also influenced the art, literature, religion, economy, and law of these civilizations, as well as their interactions with each other. Join us as we explore the origins and evolution of beer in ancient times, and discover how this beverage shaped the...2023-08-2424 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsCleopatra: The Last Queen of EgyptWho was the real Cleopatra? Throughout history, Cleopatra has been the subject of various interpretations. She has been depicted in different forms, including as an asteroid, a video game character, and a symbol associated with Elizabeth Taylor. Shakespeare famously acknowledged Cleopatras complexity, but the true details of her appearance remain elusive. Coin portraits from her time, likely approved by Cleopatra herself, are the most reliable sources.Cleopatras legacy is often remembered for the wrong reasons. She was a capable and astute ruler, skilled in military matters and adept at governance. In an era where women rulers were not uncommon, Cleopatra...2023-08-031h 51
A Conversation Before The World EndsIraq War Part 4: How To Start A War (2000-2003)In this gripping episode, we delve into a pivotal moment in modern history—the entry of America into Iraq. Join us as we explore the circumstances, motivations, and repercussions surrounding the controversial decision that shaped the geopolitical landscape for years to come.We begin by setting the stage, providing a comprehensive overview of the factors that led to America's decision to invade Iraq in 2003. From the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the perceived threat of weapons of mass destruction, we dissect the events and political climate that culminated in this momentous military campaign.Furthermore, we address the controversies surrounding th...2023-06-271h 34
A Conversation Before The World EndsIraq War Part 3: Desert Storm and the Shackles of Sanctions (1988-2001)In this compelling episode, we delve into the dramatic events surrounding the Desert Storm military campaign and the subsequent imposition of sanctions on Iraq. Join us as we explore the far-reaching consequences of these interconnected events and shed light on the complex dynamics that unfolded during this critical period.We start by setting the stage with the build-up to Desert Storm, examining the geopolitical tensions, territorial disputes, and power struggles that ultimately led to the military intervention. We dive into the military strategies, key players involved, and the impact of the campaign on the region.Following Desert Storm, we shift...2023-05-231h 36
A Conversation Before The World EndsIraq war Part 2: Saddam Hussein and the Iran-Iraq war (1963-1988)So where did we leave of "We really had the T's crossed on what was happening," says James Critchfield, the head of the agency in the Middle East which organized it. "We regarded it as a great victory." When we left Iraq it was during the February Coup which was organized by the Ba’ath party in 1963 and this would be the last time an Iraqi would lost their grip on the country without a full on foreign invasion. Iraqis always suspected that the Coup of 63 was engineered by the CIA in much the same way they had restored the Sh...2023-04-271h 12
A Conversation Before The World EndsIraq War Part 1: Once Upon a Time in Iraq (1920s-1963)On march 20th 2003. The most powerful military in the world announced that will go into Iraq to get rid of a bad guy and this would be the beginning of a new new world order. The Bush administration made it abundantly clear that this was the idea. Ofc the invasion fell to shambles and the war in Iraq became the biggest stain on Bush’s legacy at least until he left. It became the 21st century Vietnam. Pulling human lives, neighboring countries and trillions upon trillions of dollars into this black hole changing the trajectory of not only both countries but...2023-04-121h 05
A Conversation Before The World EndsThe Indus Valley Civilization: A Tale of the Rise and Fall of a Lost UtopiaOn todays’ episode on a conversation before the world ends. We will be looking at the Lost Civilization of the Indus Valley and How did this civilization emerge? Was it an indigenous development from the neighboring Baluchistan? Was it stimulated by the growth of Mesopotamia? What kind of system did it operate in where there is no palaces, royal graves, temples, rulers or priests? Why is there no evidence of warfare? Was there a religion? Was it a precursor to Hinduism? And lastly why did the Indus Valley decline after 1900 BC and why did it vanish from the historical records? Note...2023-03-211h 20
A Conversation Before The World Ends1755 Lisbon Earthquake!! (The Apocalypse in the Age of Science and Reason)All saint’s day, November 1, morning in 1755, something occurred that changed the trajectory of not only his life but also that of the Portuguese Empire. On today’s episode of A Conversation Before the World Ends, we will be venturing back to 1755, at height of the Portuguese empire and look at the earthquake that shook the empire and the world. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by earthquakes in Syria and TurkeyLinks to Donations for Syria and Turkey:- - https://www.akut.org.tr/en/donation- https://giving.unhcr.org/en/sy/- https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore...2023-02-281h 13
A Conversation Before The World EndsThe Huns, Attila and the Fall of RomeThe year is 376, summer. A massive number of Goths arrived at the Danube River. The once long-standing frontier of the roman empire. The goths who were a mix or changing confederation of different tribes. For a more than a century the goths had been in some way, or another exposed to the romans, if it’s through fighting, trading and on occasions the romans would recruit the goths as soldiers to serve them in faraway places such Syria and Palestine. When the goths came to the borders of the Roman Empire, they were not coming as invaders or planning to ta...2023-02-091h 07
A Conversation Before The World EndsThe Third Way: New Democrats, New Labour and a New CenterHistorian Tony Judt once said in a New York Times article in 1998 that “Each age has its Cliché. Ours in the third way”. The 1990s were always at least in popular memory considered the nonpolitical decade. The Soviet Union dissolved effectively, bringing the end to the cold war. Fukuyama wrote that “"not just ... the passing of a particular period of post-war history, but the end of history as such: That is, the end-point of mankind's ideological evolution and the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government”. This was the birth of new world order as British Pri...2023-01-161h 30
A Conversation Before The World EndsA Report To The Shareholders IAs we bow out of 2022, we also bring our season 1 to a close. Thank you to everyone who gave us a listen! Let it be 1 episode or all the episodes. whether you just started listening to us or were with us from August. We truly love you and appericiate the time you dedicated to listen to us talking about topics we were passionate about. 2023 can only bring bigger and brighter things and we hope you'll join us for the ride. First episode of Season 2 will drop on 11th of Jan 2023. Hope we can see you thenInsta: @convo_btweTwitter: convo_btweFacebook: A...2022-12-2916 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsThe Late Bronze Age Collapse and The Tribe That Came From the SeaThe year was 1177 BC. The 8th year of Ramses III’s reign a group of people set up camp in Canaan and would use this as a launch point for their attacks. Coming in from the land and sea. They had no uniform. Each group wears different headdresses from feathered ones to skull caps. Some wore beards and kilts, others wore garments. Armed with everything from bronze swords to wooden spears, bows and arrows. They came on boats, wagons. Sometimes alone, other times with their families.According to Ramses’ inscription, no country was able to fend off this m...2022-12-141h 19
A Conversation Before The World EndsArgentina '78 (Or, Remembering the Dirtiest World Cup of All Time)To all those that disappeared and their families. We hope you'll eventually find solace and peaceThe idea of sports and politics don’t mix isn’t always enforced, it’s hard to keep them apart. From ancient times, the idea of politics and sports have always been interlinked. From ancient Greeks would take apart in games in which city states would send their best athletes to compete against one another. The Mayans held a similar practice too and this is no more evident than football, where the world cup from its inception was riddled with agendas, deals...2022-11-301h 05
A Conversation Before The World EndsIvan the Terrible (Russia's First Tsar)Today, the term "Terrible" can refer to anything from a very lousy dinner to a catastrophic calamity that kills millions. When it was conferred on Russian tsar Ivan IV in the 16th century, it explicitly meant 'awe-inspiring,' 'mighty,' and 'formidable.' However, if we look at the reign of one of the most paranoid, violent, and unpredictable individuals to control the country, then the current term of 'very awful' isn't that far off the mark after all. So, what was it that made Ivan so Terrible?Notes: - 1- Ivan the Terrible by Isabel de M...2022-11-171h 27
A Conversation Before The World EndsHorror and Other Things We Were Afraid to Ask HitchcockIt’s no secret that we are going through a new golden age of horror films. Horror movies have for the most part been critical and financial darlings. With some ending up on the top 10 lists across respectable publications covering a plethora of different concepts and topics from cult leaders to religious hysteria, aliens killing toddlers, demons killing toddles, toddlers killing parents. But What is horror? Is it fearing things that bump in the night? Is it the mourned howls of the dead that come with the wind. These have haunted the human consciousness as far back as we developed som...2022-10-311h 38
A Conversation Before The World EndsIt's the Devil (The Story behind the Exorcist and Exorcisms)The notion of exorcisms have lingered in the zeitgeist so insistently along those religious and superstitious. The idea that a malicious spirit or demon would take control of your body, your vessel, suppressing the soul might sound outdated to some but for others the devil is real and he is everywhere. He’s influencing you to do yoga, seducing you to the dark realm through your television, speaking to you through music but how did this medieval phenomenon make a come back in the 20th and 21st century. Was it the fault of one 1973 film? Joseph Laycock, the editor of...2022-10-1949 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsIf You Have Ghosts (A Collection of 3 Ghost Stories from 3 Different Countries)From ancient Babylon to China, Native America to Shinto Japan, Shakespeare to The Shining, ghost stories have been passed down from century to century, through oral traditions or the written word. It doesn't matter if it's a vindictive king, a weeping woman, or an apartment building. These stories have influenced our contemporary imagination. The belief is so widespread that it is considered a cultural universal. Following ghosts through time and space, from dusty spirits to ghosts in machines, reveals that ghosts have a unique ability to reflect the worries of their historical moment. Paying attention to what frightens them can t...2022-10-1250 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsKill Your Masters (The Haitian Revolution, or The World’s Only Successful Slave Revolt)The Haitian Revolution was one of the most significant events in human history. Although continually eclipsed by the American and French Revolutions, which preceded and, to some extent, caused it, it irrevocably altered world history. It witnessed the first successful slave insurrection, established the first African-led republic in the new world, and had a tremendous impact on France, the United States, and the hemisphere's surrounding states and territories. From its legendary beginnings in 1791 at a slave ceremony, to numerous interventions by the French, Spanish, and English, to the ultimate victory of independence in 1804, the Haitian Revolution can be difficult to...2022-09-281h 20
A Conversation Before The World EndsThe White Ship, The Empress and The Anarchy (The Real Event that Inspired House of The Dragon)The period that would inspire the House of The Dragon took place in England and Normandy between 1135 and 1153, in what historian called the Anarchy. An event that involved the announcement of Empress Matilda as the heir apparent to the throne, her cousin Stephen of Blois who wanted to seize the throne with the help of his brother, and a civil war the ensued inciting a bleak period of civil unrest and political upheaval and all this started with a shipwreck that would go down in British history as one of the worst maritime disasters. Changing the course of history...2022-09-0759 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsHarvest Me In the Internet (Social Media and Data Harvesting)In 2018, Mark Zuckerberg was called out in front of Congress. Biggest scandal in social media history in the 2000 tens personal data, belonging to millions of Facebook users was collected by British consulting firm called Cambridge Analytica through an app called your digital life, .This app consisted of questions, taking people's information, personal preference, and being sold to other people for political means and campaigns. This is when we realize social media has no longer been about keeping in touch and connecting the world, but rather a tool to turn people into extremists and radicalized the world.Instagram:- @Convo_btweTwitter...2022-08-311h 17
A Conversation Before The World EndsTambora! (of Frankenstein, Opium, and The Year without Summer)Mount Tambora, Located in Sumbawa island in the what is now Indonesia blew itself up with an apocalyptic force in April of 1815. Barely reported, no one linked that this eruption would leave a cascading worldwide weather disaster, gave birth to the Opium Trade, changing art and creating the genre of gothic fiction in the three years that followed.For Three Years following the explosion. To be alive in any corner of the world meant you were starving. In New England, 1816 was nicknamed “The Year without Summer” or “Eighteen Hundred and Froze to death”. Germans called 1817 “the year of the beg...2022-08-2359 min
A Conversation Before The World EndsWho Will Take The Blame? (Russia and Ukraine: Post Soviet Union to Full on Invasion)So, we believe that in order to fully comprehend and understand Russia's decision to invade Ukraine. We should go back to the fall of the Soviet Union and how these two nation states were on a collision course due to dubious economic policies, empty promises, & a pretty odd sense of nostalgia. Resulting in Putin pulling the trigger.. This is the first episode we did record, so be patient if it's not perfect. Orginally recorded June 30th. But with illness, perfecting the podcast format and all thatSocials :Instragramn: @convo_btweTwitter: @convo_btweNotes:-Russia, Ukraine and the 30-year quest for a post-Soviet or...2022-08-161h 07
A Conversation Before The World EndsTrailerWelcome to our new DIY podcast. A Conversation Before the World Ends. Where we cover important events, figures and topics throughout history and the impact they have us on today. Insta: @convo_btweTwitter: convo_btweFacebook: A Conversation Before the World Ends Tiktok: convo_btwe2022-08-1402 min