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The Ottoman Empire has long exerted a strong pull on Western minds and hearts. For over 600 years the empire swelled and declined, rising from a dusty fiefdom in the foothills of Anatolia to a power which ruled over the Danube and the Euphrates with the richest court in Europe. But its decline was prodigious, protracted and total.

This is the ultimate book of lists throwing light on the "firsts" of planet Earth. The origin of man, the birth and death of civilizations, wars and empires, the beginning of the universe - all this and more is covered in this comprehensive journey in to the past, present and future. And Madan makes it all so enjoyable. With his easy flowing style and ready humor, he turns a complex voyage in a time machine into a walk in the park.

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell. We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now...

Far Horizons is a globe-spanning coming-of-age memoir of a fighter turned peace-seeker on a vibrant journey of transformation, adventure and love, set against backdrops of the Iraq War, Africa, and the world beyond. Fresh and introspective, it will lead you to exploring not only the far corners of the world, but also the uncharted aspects of yourself.

""A phenomenal feat of journalism. . . . I tore through it like a novel but with the queasy knowledge that the whole damn thing is true."" —Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm and War Blending exclusive first-person interviews and penetrating investigative reporting, oil rig captain...

Codenamed Operation Telic, the British component of the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the largest gathering of British troops since the Second World War. While the British public prepared for the worst as its soldiers were facing weapons of mass destruction, most servicemen and women were under no illusion that they were invading Iraq to rid the people of Saddam Hussein.

Bienvenu sur Lointains Horizons, votre nouveau podcast dédié à l’art et à la culture asiatique. Je suis Corentin, passionné d’art asiatique et spécialiste de l’étude des textiles japonais, et je vous propose de partir ensemble à la découverte du monde.     Lointains Horizons c’est votre rendez vous hebdomadaire pour partir, depuis chez vous, à la rencontre des traditions, des arts et des culture de l’Extrême Orient. Ici, on parlera peinture, sculpture, architecture, mais aussi légende, coutume et croyance, avec parfois, un soupçon de pop culture.     Dans cette ...

In Beyond the Blue Horizon, best-selling science historian Brian Fagan tackles his richest topic yet: the enduring mystery of the oceans, the planet’s most forbidding terrain. This is not a tale of Columbus or Hudson, but of much earlier mariners. From the moment when ancient Polynesians first dared to sail beyond the horizon, Fagan vividly explains how our mastery of the oceans has changed history, even before history was written.

President Thomas Jefferson made an incredible gamble early in the history of the American Republic: The Louisiana Purchase.Although the commitment had been made, there was no way to know the full extent of the Purchase. Soon after the Purchase was made Jefferson convinced the Congress to appropriate $2500 to fund an expedition to survey "The river Missouri, the Indians inhabiting it... the whole line, even to the Western Ocean."Jefferson chose a protege of his, a Virginian Army Captain, Meriwether Lewis, to lead the expedition.Lewis chose his friend William Clark as co-leader of the expedition...

As a college student from the midwest who has never been outside of the United States, Abby Riffel has decided to use her last summer before graduating as a way to put herself out there– literally. Traveling from Kansas City, often called “The Paris of the Plains,” to the enchanting city of Paris itself, join her as she reflects on her insights, fears, and lessons learned during her summer abroad in Paris on the podcast Abroadening my Horizons.

Why do humans love to be on or near the water? Where do get our love of travel? In this series our host Jamie Marshall will endeavor to interview people from all walks of life who have a familiar love of the water, from surfers, sailors, yachties, boat builders and many more. Born on a 100 year old Dutch barge, Jamie is seeking to find answers behind the psychology of travel on and through the water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoliennes en mer, écoquartiers, vin nature : comment la transition écologique nous conduit-elle à modifier nos paysages ? Pour le magazine Géo, Thibaud Delavigne et Antoine Jaunin partent en reportage au quatre coins de France, là où ces grandes questions se posent. Ils tendent le micro à des experts pour nous éclairer sur les enjeux de ces bouleversements.La transition écologique bouscule nos habitudes et change notre horizon. Rencontre avec des personnalités inspirantes pour nous aider à prendre de la hauteur, à voir au-delà des évidences.L'Horizon et au-delà est un podcast ...

Welcome to "Skyward Perspectives: Exploring Aviation Horizons"! Join us on an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of aviation. From the pioneers of flight to cutting-edge technology and the mysteries of the sky, we'll take you on an adventure that will ignite your passion for all things aviation. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to soar with us!

The podcast about the times when the "great outdoors" aren't always great. Join us to hear tales of all things morbid in the wild. We cover murders, missing persons, legends, and more all within our great national parks, wildernesses, and forests. "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep..." -Robert FrostIf you've ever been told you're weird for liking morbid stuff, you're our kind of people. Come along and learn about all of the morbid tales in our lovely wild lands. Dark Horizons Media, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.