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In this masterful work, listeners will encounter: the poets Petrarch and Boccaccio, the fathers of the Renaissance; the paintings, sculptures, and architecture of Milan, Florence, and Venice; the life and accomplishments of Leonardo DaVinci; the Catholic church and the popes of Avignon and Rome; the politicians and philosophers of Italy, including the Borgia family, Julius II, and Machiavelli; the Italian Wars, the conflicts with France, and the country's decline.

In 1915, as the Great War (World War I) entered its second year, Rudyard Kipling embarked on a journalistic journey to the front lines, immersing himself in the experiences of the French armed forces. At this point in history, Kipling had already been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first English writer to receive such an honor. His observations, published in articles for the Daily Telegraph and the New York Sun, reflect a time when nationalistic fervor was at its peak, yet the grim realities of war were starting to resonate back home. The collection opens with a poem ...

In this landmark study of Italy from the 14th through the early 16th centuries, Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt chronicles the rise of Florence and Venice as powerful city-states, the breakup of the medieval worldview that came with the rediscovery of Greek and Roman culture, and the new emphasis on the role of the individual. All these, Burckhardt explains, went hand in hand with the explorations of science and the more naturalistic depiction of the world in art and literature.

Echoes of Civilization :is a weekly podcast that dives deep into the rich tapestry of human history, culture, medicine, engineering, health, and social transformation. Hosted by journalist and cultural historian Thomas Reynolds, this show brings to life the stories of real people, powerful ideas, and the professions that shaped civilizations. Each episode explores a unique chapter of the human journey from ancient surgeries to the foundations of modern democracy, from forgotten engineers to the evolution of public health systems all through compelling interviews with experts from various ...

The ancient cultures of Mesoamerica developed art, stone cities, and sciences (especially astronomy and mathematics), to a degree that surpasses anything else existing in the New World. These developments may even match or overtake some developments made by the major civilizations of Europe or Asia. The author actually compares the Mayan with the Ancient Greeks, and the Aztecs with the Romans: such was their influence and impact. This book describes some of their achievements. (Summary by Mario Pineda)

In this captivating sequel to Indian Boyhood, Charles Eastman, also known as Ohiyesa, shares his journey from a tribal lifestyle to assimilation into white mans society. At the tender age of 15, he was called to abandon his traditional ways, symbolized by cutting his long hair, and immerse himself in white mans education, as his father, a convert to Christianity, wished. He navigatively balances both cultures, from college to becoming a doctor at Pine Ridge in South Dakota. The narrative also sheds light on his marriage to Elaine Goodale and his active role in politics, the YMCA, and the Boy ...

In How the Medici Shaped the Renaissance, you’ll study the remarkable trajectory of the Medici from the late 14th century to 1737, when the Medici dynasty ended. Across that span of time, you’ll witness the birth of the Italian Renaissance, and the rise of the Medici as an economic powerhouse under founder Giovanni de’ Medici. You’ll learn how the Medici came to dominate Florence and how they played diverse roles in politics, religion, and culture.

New discovery of highly advanced civilizations that defy the historical timeline, presents a far different human origin story than what we've been told.

The Free Mind Podcast explores philosophic and political ideas with adventurous disregard for intellectual trends. Listeners are invited to pull up a chair in an intellectual laboratory where rationally defensible arguments are tested in the spirit of truth-seeking, and made in a conversational style free of academic jargon. The podcast engages scholars and public intellectuals who seek to present a diversity of viewpoints in a venue where good faith is granted at the door, and clear expression of ideas is more important than adherence to any particular ideology.

The first of 14 volumes, this book discusses ancient civilization looking primarily at religion and philosophy. Summary by KHand