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In The Temple and the Lodge, Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh reveal the survival and evolution of a world-changing order through the birth of the Masonic lodge. Recounting the brutal events in the 14th century that led to the sudden disappearance of the Knights Templar - a powerful military and banking order founded in 1119 and active in the Crusades - the authors document the Templars' reappearance in the court of excommunicate Scottish king Robert the Bruce.

Kafka is one of 161 inspired-and inspiring-minds, among them, novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians, who describe how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by self-medicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks.

Connecting to Our Ancestral Past is a pragmatic, spiritual journey that introduces a variety of specific rituals and conversations in connection with Constellations work, an experiential process that explores one's history and powerful events of the past in order to understand and resolve...

A classic of Japanese history, this audiobook is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period, A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-Cold War period and collapse of the bubble economy in the early 1990s. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture.

L’Histoire enfin démystifiée ! Les grands noms de nos livres d’histoire ne sont pas des superhéros mais. de simples mortels… Avec leurs défauts, leurs failles, leurs petites manies, que la chronique officielle a bien pris soin de nous dissimuler. Secrets, mensonges et manigances nous sont ici révélés par Phil Mason. Nul doute que la lecture de ces chroniques changera à tout jamais votre perception de l’Histoire et de ses grands hommes. George Washington, le " père de la nation " américaine, était loin d’être le grand altruiste que l’on nous.

Ce livre raconte des évènements minuscules qui ont eu des conséquences énormes. Certains ont changé le monde. d'autres ont changé des vies et des contributions au monde. D'autres auraient pu le faire si les choses avaient tourné juste un peu différemment... La crise d'hémorroïdes dont souffrait Napoléon au matin de la bataille de Waterloo l'empêcha, dit-on, de surveiller attentivement la situation comme il avait l'habitude de le faire, en sillonnant le champ de bataille sur son cheval. Ce matin-là, il n'était que l'ombre de lui-même, on connaît la suite.

Acclaimed historian Edward Gray offers the first comprehensive narrative of the America's defining border. Formalized in 1767, the Mason-Dixon Line resolved a generations-old dispute that began with the establishment of Pennsylvania in 1681. In 1780, Pennsylvania's Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery inaugurated the next phase in the Line's history. Proslavery and antislavery sentiments had long coexisted in the Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands, but now African Americans faced a boundary between distinct legal regimes.

originALS: more than ALS steps into the world of the incredible people affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS. In each episode, hosts Flynn Mason and ALS Canada Community Ambassador Hayley King highlight firsthand experiences of one special guest. From the challenges of diagnosis to the passions that make each one of us unique, you’ll hear stories of hope for all that is possible, even in the face of a devastating disease. Whether you’re here for inspiration, to learn more, or to feel the power of a community coming together, originALS: more than ALS is for you.

Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of Isaac Mason, a man who was born into the chains of slavery but managed to break free. In his later years, he shared his harrowing experiences through enlightening lectures and was eventually persuaded to etch his life in the pages of a book. This podcast brings to life his inspiring journey from bondage to freedom. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

George Mason was a short, bookish man who was a friend and neighbor of athletic, broad-shouldered George Washington. Unlike Washington, Mason has been virtually forgotten by history. But this new biography of patriot George Mason makes a convincing case that Mason belongs in the pantheon of honored Founding Fathers. Trained in the law, Mason was also a farmer, philosopher, botanist, and musician. He was one of the architects of the Declaration of Independence, an author of the Bill of Rights, and one of the strogest proponents of religious liberty in American history.

Every week, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy take you on a wild ride through the latest legal battles in the fight for reproductive justice. On everything from abortion rights to trans discrimination to racial justice, Boom! Lawyered will help you get smart, stay mad, have fun, and fight back. Produced by Rewire News Group.

Perry Mason is a radio crime serial based on the novels of Erle Stanley Gardner. Broadcast weekdays on CBS Radio from 1943 to 1955, the series was adapted into The Edge of Night which ran on television for an additional 30 years.

Two political titans forge a modern city and a vibrant public sector in this history of strong leadership at a time of national crisis. City of Ambition is a brilliant history of the New Deal and its role in the making of modern New York City. The story of a remarkable collaboration between Franklin Roosevelt and Fiorello La Guardia, this is a case study in creative political leadership in the midst of a devastating depression.

THE BOOK OF PRIDE captures the true story of the gay rights movement from the 1960s to the present, through richly detailed, stunning interviews with the leaders, activists, and ordinary people who witnessed the movement and made it happen. These individuals fought battles both personal and...

Twelve Years a Slave, sub-title: Narrative of Solomon Northup, citizen of New-York, kidnapped in Washington city in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a cotton plantation near the Red River in Louisiana, is a memoir by Solomon Northup as told to and edited by David Wilson. It is a slave narrative of a black man who was born free in New York state but kidnapped in Washington, D.C., sold into slavery, and kept in bondage for 12 years in Louisiana.

Facciamo un'ipotesi fantascientifica: i nazisti riescono a inventare una macchina del tempo e nelle ultime settimane della Seconda guerra mondiale inviano una squadra nel futuro per creare il Quarto Reich. La squadra arriva nell'Europa di oggi. Dapprima si scandalizza per l'ultraliberismo della nostra società, per la nostra musica e la cultura degenerata. Poi vede partiti di estrema destra inondare i media e fare bottino di voti con una retorica violenta contro femministe e migranti.

The 15-minute continuing series Perry Mason aired weekdays October 18, 1943 – December 30, 1955, on CBS Radio. Geared more towards action than courtroom drama, it mixed mystery and soap opera, with attorney Perry Mason sometimes even exchanging gunfire with criminals.Erle Stanley Gardner's literary success with the Perry Mason novels convinced Warner Bros. to try its hand, unsuccessfully, with some motion pictures. However, the Perry Mason radio show stayed on the air for 12 years.As The Edge of Night, it ran for another 30 years on television, but Gardner disliked the proposed daytime ...

The prophets of old were not easy to listen to because they did not flatter. They did not cajole. They spoke hard words that often chafed and unsettled their listeners. Like the Old Testament prophets, and more recent prophetic voices like Frederick Douglass, Dr. Eric Mason calls the evangelical church to a much-needed reckoning.

We discuss about unsolved mysteries of the world. Topics include unsolved deaths, unusual disappearances, haunted homes, unexplained phenomena, creepy creatures, ghostly appearances, and more!

Youthful Perspectives is based on the idea that Youth isn't a time in life but a state of mind. A state where curiosity is promoted, questions are encouraged, ideas are presented, and knowledge is obtained. Understanding that there's much we already know but, as Artistotle wisely wrote; "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know." Therefore, Youthful Perspectives is dedicated to those who view that statement as a challenge instead of a submission. To those tireless learners who are endlessly curious and constantly searching for differing perspectives on fields they've mastered and...