Nov/Dec edition of National Geographic History magazine.. The title is, "Why the Vietnam War Lasted Decades", by Erin Blakemore.

A decades long war pitted the opposing systems of capitalism and communism. The U.S. called it the Vietnam War, Vietnam called it the American War. It left a legacy of millions of deaths ( military and civilian), veterans and civilians with permanent disabilities, and a distrust of public officials. Despite the U.S .losing over 58,000 troops in the "war", Congress never officially declared it a war,

AIRSLA
This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided solely for the use of the blind and print impaired. Materials or items read on AIRSLA are the copyright property of the original authors and publishers. No unauthorized use or duplication is permitted.

Contact Information
website: https://airsla.info
email:

National Geographic History magazine

"Pancho Villa: From Bandit to Revolutionary Hero", by Isabel Bueno The Mexican Revolution changed cattle rustler Pancho Villa into a brilliant commander. No one could capture him, not even U.S. General John J. Pershing. Villa stood out for his courage and charisma and was known as the Mexican Robin Hood.

AIRSLA
This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided solely for the use of the blind and print impaired. Materials or items read on AIRSLA are the copyright property of the original authors and publishers. No unauthorized use or duplication is permitted.

Contact Information
website: https://airsla.org
email: airslafeedback@gmail.com

July /August edition of National Geographic History magazine

"The Fall of the Roman Empire", by Jorge Pisa Sanchez.

The "why" of the collapse of the Roman Empire has long intrigued historians. Historian Alexander Demandt offered more the 200 factors. But recent study points to climate and epidemics as notable factors contributing to the "Fall".

AIRSLA
This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided solely for the use of the blind and print impaired. Materials or items read on AIRSLA are the copyright property of the original authors and publishers. No unauthorized use or duplication is permitted.

Contact Information
website: https://airsla.org
email: airslafeedback@gmail.com

From the May/June 2025 edition of National Geographic History magazine.

Liberia: Colony of Liberty With a Dark History", by Enrique Vaquerizo.

After free Black Americans settled in Liberia in 1822, it became the world's second black republic. Radical differences between Indigenous Liberians and settlers (Americo-Liberians) later erupted into years of civil war. Only in recent times has stability been maintained.

AIRSLA
This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided solely for the use of the blind and print impaired. Materials or items read on AIRSLA are the copyright property of the original authors and publishers. No unauthorized use or duplication is permitted.

Contact Information
website: https://airsla.org
email: airslafeedback@gmail.com

National Geographic History magazine

The Hello Girls: Unsung Heroines of World War I, by Erin Blakemore.

Often working within range of German artillery in France in World War I, uniformed American women of the Signal Corps maintained and provided communications essential to Allied victory. They transmitted coded messages, directed supplies, connected commanding officers with men in trenches, and got communications working when fighting damaged wires. Only now is their role being fully recognized.

AIRSLA
This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided solely for the use of the blind and print impaired. Materials or items read on AIRSLA are the copyright property of the original authors and publishers. No unauthorized use or duplication is permitted.

Contact Information
website: https://airsla.org
email: airslafeedback@gmail.com

"Eridu: First City of the Earliest Known Civilization", by Antonio Rossi. Sumer, present day Iraq, is the site of Eridu, a foundational city in Sumerian culture, the earliest known civilization. It's "King List", inscribed in cuneiform, lists cities and royal dynasties that can be verified from historical records. Levels of human occupation uncovered date back to 5300-3800 B.C.

AIRSLA
This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided solely for the use of the blind and print impaired. Materials or items read on AIRSLA are the copyright property of the original authors and publishers. No unauthorized use or duplication is permitted.

Contact Information
website: https://airsla.org
email: airslafeedback@gmail.com

National Geographic History magazine - March/April 2025 edition

Title: "Paul of Tarsus the Traveling Apostle", by Angel Narro

Description: A vision on the road to Damascus turned this zealous persecutor of Christians into an apostle who did more than anyone, making four missionary journeys , to spread the new religion throughout the Roman Empire.

AIRSLA
This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided solely for the use of the blind and print impaired. Materials or items read on AIRSLA are the copyright property of the original authors and publishers. No unauthorized use or duplication is permitted.

Contact Information
website: https://airsla.org
email: airslafeedback@gmail.com

Jan/Feb 2025 National Geographic History magazine.

Title - "Pajamas: From Street Wear to Sleepwear", by Ana Velasco.

Description - Nowadays pajamas are worn for comfort while sleeping and lounging. But, the British adopted the loose pants they saw men in India wearing as outerwear. Changing social trends made pajamas acceptable as unisex sleepwear and movies turned them into fashion essentials.

AIRSLA
This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided solely for the use of the blind and print impaired. Materials or items read on AIRSLA are the copyright property of the original authors and publishers. No unauthorized use or duplication is permitted.

Contact Information
website: https://airsla.org
email: airslafeedback@gmail.com