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In 1526, when the nomadic Timurid warrior-scholar Babur rode into Hindustan, his wives, sisters, daughters, aunts and distant female relatives travelled with him. These women would help establish a dynasty and empire that would rule India for the next 200 years and become a byword for opulence and grandeur. In Daughters of the Sun, we meet remarkable characters like Khanzada Begum who, at 65, rode on horseback through 750 kilometres of icy passes and unforgiving terrain to parley on behalf of her nephew, Humayun....

""A masterpiece of women’s wisdom.""—Christiane Northrup, M.D. ""The journey to capture her feminine soul and live authentically . . . makes a fascinating, well-researched and well-written story.""—Publishers Weekly In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of its publication, a newly...

Once fall hits and the chilly weather settles in, the holiday season has begun! And nothing embodies holiday spirit more than the continuing of family traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. May it be sharing stories at the dinner table, laughs on the porch, or just time spent alone - everyone has their own ritual. Join Dana Cowin, author and former editor-in-chief of Food & Wine, as she chats with some of today’s most popular chefs and food personalities.

Best-selling author Frank Delaney deconstructs the Vampire myth through the ages, and shows us how Stoker’s 1897 novel, one of the most widely read books of all time, heightened the allure of sex, the glamour of blood, and the defeat of death in a way that continues to pulse - and faster than ever - on the page and on the screen.

The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden.

Known as the twice-born - first into the flesh and again when initiated into their vocation - the Brahmins are a caste devoted to sacred learning. But what Taseer finds in Benares, the holy city of death also known as Varanasi, is a window on an India as internally fractured as his own continent-bridging identity.

Tradition Café – Many voices, One table.Exploring how heritage, tradition, and culture shape our lives through stories, conversations, and the communities we choose.www.traditioncafe.com

A fascinating and insightful examination of the life and times of the victorious Civil War general who became a controversial American president. In U. S. Grant and the American Military Tradition, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Bruce Catton explores the life and legacy of one of the nation's greatest and most misunderstood heroes before, during, and after the terrible War Between the States that violently split the country in two.

Great Britain is steeped in a rich tapestry of ghostly tales, eerie legends, and haunting histories, making it a captivating destination for those intrigued by the supernatural. With its ancient castles, storied manors, shadowy streets, and remote countryside abodes, the allure of experiencing a haunting firsthand is undeniable. In this enthralling compilation, John Henry Ingram (1842-1916) presents around 150 spine-chilling locations, each accompanied by fascinating and sometimes terrifying accounts of their pasts. Join us as we explore the chilling atmospheres and the captivating stories ...

A Tradition of Violence is a podcast about deputy gangs that operate within the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Host Cerise Castle wrote the history of deputy gangs in LA for Knock LA, exposing their 50-year reign of terror and murder.

Madhubani art is a popular art form that portrays Indian traditions and customs to the best extent. Vibrant splashes of color convey a magnitude of emotions that we experience throughout our lifetime. Madhubani art is a form of painting expression in the style of traditional Madhubani in ancient India.

It is the time of the year when families put up Christmas trees and decorate their houses. Do you wonder how these traditions started? Well here's a few and how they got started.

Many New Tear's Traditions we take for granted actually date from ancient times. From singing "Auld Lang Syne" to eating black eyed peas for luck, discover different ways to celebrate the start of a New Year!

In SoxeschTalk tauchen Rhea und Dominik tief in die Welt der Siebenbürger Sachsen in Deutschland ein. Als Teil der jungen Generation führen sie spannende Gespräche über Traditionen, das moderne Leben und den Spagat zwischen Bewahren und Erneuern. Begleitet sie auf ihrer Reise durch den Alltag der Siebenbürger Jugend, erfahrt mehr über ihre Erlebnisse, aktuelle Entwicklungen und Trends – und erlebt hautnah, wie die Traditionen der Vergangenheit auf die Ideen der Zukunft treffen.

Wins + Lessons Podcast is a Broken Traditions production, where we explore real, inspiring stories of resilience, growth, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. Every episode dives deep into the mindset shifts, life lessons, and powerful breakthroughs that prove: there are no losses in life, only lessons. From personal struggles and professional wins to difficult decisions and moments of transformation, Wins + Lessons Podcast gives viewers and listeners authentic conversations with people who bet on themselves and kept going.

Steffi auf dem Opernball : eine höchst unterhaltsame Höllenfahrt in die Herzkammer der österreichischen Kultur Steffi Sargnagel war auf dem Wiener Opernball , und jetzt hat sie so einiges zu erzählen: von den Reichen und Schönen, von den reichen Nicht-so-Schönen, von Abendkleid und Walzertraum. Natürlich ist alles ganz schrecklich, aber auch schrecklich interessant! Und der Blick dieser Autorin ist böse, jedoch nicht gnadenlos, dafür interessiert sie sich zu sehr für die ihr fremden Welten.

Дарья Николаевна Салтыкова по прозвищу Салтычиха и "Людоедка" (1730 — 1801) — русская богатая помещица, вошедшая в историю как изощрённая садистка и серийная убийца, в отношении которой было доказано убийство 138 подвластных ей крепостных крестьян. Решением Сената и императрицы Екатерины Второй в 1768 году была лишена достоинства столбовой дворянки и приговорена к смертной казни, но позже мера наказания была изменена на пожизненное заключение в монастырской тюрьме, где осуждённая и умерла.

En France, comme dans de nombreuses régions du monde, des adolescentes et des jeunes femmes sont encore contraintes d’accepter pour époux un homme qu’elles n’ont ni choisi, ni parfois même rencontré. Au nom de l’intérêt des parents. Leila avait 21 ans lorsque ses parents l'ont forcée à épouser un homme de quinze ans son aîné. Le mariage est arrangé au Maroc et enregistré légalement en France. Son mari, cet homme qu’elle n’aime pas, va la frapper et tenter de la soumettre. Avec un courage inouï, Leila se bat contre le poids de la tradition, pour conserver sa liberté et sa dignité.

Faced with the sale of the century-old family summer house on Cape Cod where he had spent 42 summers, George Howe Colt returned for one last stay with his wife and children. This poignant tribute to the 11-bedroom jumble of gables, bays, and dormers that watched over weddings, divorces, deaths, anniversaries, birthdays, breakdowns, and love affairs for five generations interweaves Colt's final visit with memories of a lifetime of summers.

Acclaimed author Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior broke new ground when it was first published 35 years ago, weaving autobiography, history, folklore, and fantasy in to a candid and revelatory story about the daughter of Chinese immigrants in mid-20th century California.