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The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian regime which ruled ancient Persia (Iran). It explores Roman dealings with the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan) and laid claim to the Indus Kingdoms. Further chapters examine the development of Palmyra as a leading caravan city on the edge of Roman Syria and consider trade ventures through the Tarim territories that led Roman merchants to Han China.

Modern Samurai Podcast explores "Samurai Thinking," tactics practiced by Japanese warriors for 1,200 years. The Samurai endeavoured to have Shoshin, a beginner's mindset, and improve mental focus (Fudoshin). The warriors were singularly focused, constantly refining and improving their swordsmanship and learning to be calm under pressure in battle by clearing their minds of distracting emotions (Mushin). The Executive Budo ("Boo Doe," Martial Way) Strategy & Mindset program teaches "Samurai thinking," warrior strategies that are equally valuable in the modern world for executives, entrepreneurs...