A Moment In Time has been making history come alive to all audiences (history enthusiasts and novices, alike) with its brief and succinct segments on all the important events of human history. The A Moment In Time team is always working to make the story of the past and its impact on the world today more accessible to a wide audience.
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Lead: Commissioned by Queen Elizabeth to forage and loot the lands of the Spanish King, Francis Drake embarked on a voyage that took him around the world. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: In 1572, after a lengthy apprenticeship, Drake took two tiny ships on a cruise
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-Dan Roberts
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In this age of social, religious, and political conflict, the world calls out for context and clarity. Dan Roberts brings the past to life with a unique perspective and applies it to the events and personalities that shape the world we know in a style that will enliven and stimulate your audience.
Lead: Commissioned by Queen Elizabeth to forage and loot the lands of the Spanish King, Francis Drake embarked on a voyage that took him around the world. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: In 1572, after a lengthy apprenticeship, Drake took two tiny ships on a cruise
Lead: Part scoundrel, part tyrant, part patriot, Francis Drake, for generations of his countrymen, was the symbol of England’s greatness. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: Drake was born in Devonshire, southwestern England in the early 1540s, the last years of the reign of King Henry VIII.
Lead: Each year in December, Jewish families around the world celebrate their heritage and deliverance from persecution during Hanukkah - the Festival of Lights. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: Taking advantage of a split in Jewish society between Hasidean traditionalists and pro-Greek reformers, in 168 BC
I consider your Public Radio feature, A Moment In Time, to be a priceless educational achievement, the value of which would be very difficult to quantify.Robert
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Thank you, Dan Roberts, for making history so interesting!AMIT Subscriber
