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Take a rollicking tour through the sports world of 1996, when debuts, comebacks, movies, and pop culture crossover changed the sports landscape forever. From college to the Olympics to the pros; from the NBA to golf, tennis, and boxing, 1996 was home to athletes and teams who were among the best marketed, most beloved, colorful, and greatest in history. Sportswriter and author Jon Finkel uncovers the stories behind the stories while interviewing a who's who of '96ers to reveal in thrilling detail how their collective influence on sports and pop culture still resonates to this day.

With every touchdown, home run, and three-pointer, star athletes represent an American dream that only an elite group blessed with natural talent can achieve. However, Kimball concentrates on what happens once these modern warriors meet their untimely demise. As athletes die, legends rise in their place.

Long before Superman or Batman made their first appearances, there was Zorro. Born on the pages of the pulps in 1919, Zorro fenced his way through the American popular imagination, carving his signature letter Z into the flesh of evildoers in Old Spanish California. Zorro is the original caped crusader, the first hero to have a band called the Avengers, and the character who laid the blueprint for the modern American superhero. In Zorro's Shadow, historian and Latin American studies expert Stephen J. C. Andes investigates the legends behind the mask of Zorro.

Untangle historical fact from viral conspiracy in this eye-opening true history of an infamous secret society. Whether you are seeking the truth during your morning commute or satisfying a deep intellectual curiosity, this mysterious origin story takes you from eighteenth-century Bavaria to the...

Unearth the eerie cultural history of how muddy graveyard folklore transformed the undead into a global gothic obsession. Perfect for dark evening commutes, this atmospheric journey brings you face-to-face with the genuine panic of early European peasants. Before they were tragic romantic...

Comedian Ben Pobjie traverses the history of Australian larrikins, how the meaning of larrikin has changed and what it forgives. There is no higher praise in Australian life than to be called a larrikin. All our greatest cultural icons, from Shane Warne to Steve Irwin to Scott Cam to Dawn Fraser...

Uncover the chilling mythology and hidden history of shapeshifters in this atmospheric deep dive into the beast within. Perfect for late-night drives or winding down in the dark, this haunting audio journey guides you through eerie forests and ancient campfires. Experience dramatized historical...

Uncover the atmospheric history and psychological mystery of the wild man in this suspenseful folklore investigation. Perfect for a gripping daily commute or a dark woodland road trip, the narrative plunges you straight into the dense, haunting forests of the Pacific Northwest. Trace an...

Dive into the thrilling true crime history of how dangerous lawbreakers transform into legendary rebels and folk heroes. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking a thought-provoking escape, this gripping narrative explores the messy boundary between actual violence and...

Uncover the chilling truth behind maritime history's most famous unsolved mystery in this atmospheric investigation. Whether you need a captivating story for your daily commute or want to engage your curious mind on a long road trip, this exploration of doomed flights and vanished ships delivers...

Uncover the suspenseful true history of a 1922 archaeological discovery that birthed culture's deadliest mummy curse. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this immersive non-fiction deep-dive transports listeners to the tense sands of British-occupied Egypt. Experience the intriguing collision...

Dive into a gripping historical mystery detailing how a rare blue gem became humanity's most infamous cursed object. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey spans from the crushing geological depths of early Earth to the glittering, scandal-ridden courts of European royalty...

Taking the provocative first step toward understanding the nature of heroes, this book explains what heroes are and why mankind needs them.

A fabulously entertaining audiobook from the ultimate authority on those almost believable tales that always happen to a "friend of a friend". Alligators in the sewers? A pet in the microwave? A tragic misunderstanding of the function of cruise control? No, it didn't really happen to your friend's sister's neighbor: It's an urban legend. And no matter how savvy you think you are, you are sure to find in this collection of more than 200 tales at least one story you would have sworn was true.

More than a biography, Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend, and Cultural Heroine not only tells the story of her upbringing and remarkable career but also looks at Williams as a sports pioneer. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett explores Williams’ influence on cultural and political issues such as body shaming, gender equality, and racism in sports and society. Corbett also analyzes Williams’ impact on discussions of feminism, the sports celebrity, and the marketing of female athletes.