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Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die.

Echoes of India is the story of India like you've never heard it before. Host Anirudh Kanisetti takes you on a journey through its wonders, from the Greek art of Afghanistan to the thriving ports of Tamil Nadu. Along the way, monks debate, queens boast, and armies roar. From philosophy to politics to economics, the past comes back to life - noisy, breathing, as thriving as the Indian subcontinent is today.

Are you ready for the truth about World War Two? In the first of an extraordinary three-volume account of the war on land, in the air and at sea, James Holland reveals not only the truth behind the familiar legends of the Second World War but he also unveils those lesser known events which were...

> The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan’s unsurpassed account of D-day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history. In this compelling tale of courage and heroism, glory and tragedy, Ryan painstakingly re-creates the fateful hours that preceded and followed the massive invasion of Normandy to retell the story of an epic battle that would turn the tide against world fascism.

The "Did You Know?" series of Amish's Immortal India podcast explores lesser-known facts, legends, and histories of India and the world. Through engaging storytelling, Amish uncovers intriguing insights that highlight the richness of cultural heritage and shared human experiences.

Welcome to "Motivational Stories," hosted by Ricky Lahiri. Join us every Sunday at 8 A.M Eastern Time for a transformative experience through captivating tales from both history and the present. Ricky Lahiri brings you stories that not only entertain but also inspire and educate. From the triumphs of historical figures to the resilience of modern-day heroes, each episode is a journey of personal growth and motivation.Embark on an adventure with us, where positivity meets empowerment. Tune in to "Motivational Stories" with Ricky Lahiri and find a renewed sense of purpose and motivation for ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Beautifully written and full of wonderful descriptions and intriguing tales, In Patagonia is an account of Bruce Chatwin's travels to a remote country in search of a strange beast and his encounters with the people whose fascinating stories delay him on the road. 

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ‘A rigorous and thoughtful study of what has happened on battlefields over the past eight decades’ THE TIMES ‘A hugely important book … elegantly written and persuasively argued’ DAILY TELEGRAPH ** FULLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE NEW MATERIAL ON THE ISRAEL/GAZA...

Shri Ganesh Leela is a set of select stories from the lives and childhood of Lord Ganesh that are very popular in the Hindu religion. Created by Goddess Parvati, Ganesh is considered the younger son of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati and his elder sibling is Kartikeyan.Since childhood, Ganesh was full of courage and valor and had defeated many powerful gods and demons in order to perform his duties. These stories start from Lord Ganesh’s birth to the point where he starts to perform miracles with his divine powers.This podcast is a great way to introduce anyone, including children, to Hindu ...

A2Z with Mohak Mangal, an Audible Original, is your dictionary for words you've heard, read, even mentioned in conversation, but...might not be fully sure about. These are ideologies. Religions. Concepts from history. Scientific jargon. In this podcast, Mohak breaks down words from conversations right to their roots, stories, histories and the place they occupy in our world.

A landmark work from the intellectually auspicious author of Orientalism, this book explores the long-overlooked connections between the Western imperial endeavor and the culture that both reflected and reinforced it. This classic study, the direct successor to Said's main work, is read by Peter Ganim ( Orientalism).

Barack Obama is widely regarded as one of the greatest public speakers of all time. He is known for his eloquence, his ability to connect with his audience, and his use of powerful language and imagery to convey his message.Obama's speeches are often characterized by their clarity, their focus on substance, and their use of personal stories and anecdotes. He is also a master of the rhetorical device of repetition, which he uses to emphasize his key points and drive them home to his audience.Obama is also known for his ability to deliver his speeches in a way that is both engaging and ...

Now, you can learn the remarkable stories surrounding monumental inventions - and how consequential these inventions were to history. Taught by Professor W. Bernard Carlson of the University of Virginia, who is an expert on the role of innovation in history, these 36 enlightening lectures give you a broad survey of material history, from the ancient pottery wheel to the Internet and social media. Along with recounting the famous inventions you might expect, this course explores a number of surprising innovations, including beer, pagodas, and the operating room.

In Jared Diamond’s follow-up to the Pulitzer Prize–winning Guns, Germs and Steel, the author explores how climate change, the population explosion, and political discord create the conditions for the collapse of civilization. Environmental damage, climate change, globalization, rapid...

ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਸ਼ਾਲੀ ਸ਼ਖਸੀਅਤਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਇੱਕ, ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਰਾਸਤ ਦੀ ਪੜਚੋਲ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੋ ਜਾਓ। ਸਾਡੀ 10-ਐਪੀਸੋਡ ਪੋਡਕਾਸਟ ਲੜੀ ਵਿੱਚ, ਅਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਅਧਿਆਤਮਿਕ ਆਗੂ, ਯੋਧੇ ਅਤੇ ਕਵੀ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ 'ਤੇ ਡੂੰਘਾਈ ਨਾਲ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ...

Can anyone really own a culture? This magnificent account argues that the story of global civilisations is one of mixing, sharing, and borrowing. It shows how art forms have crisscrossed continents over centuries to produce masterpieces. From Nefertiti's lost city and the Islamic Golden Age to twentieth century Nigerian theatre and Modernist poetry, Martin Puchner explores how contact between different peoples has driven artistic innovation in every era - whilst cultural policing and purism have more often undermined the very societies they tried to protect.

The Problems of Philosophy discusses Bertrand Russell's views on philosophy and the problems that arise in the field. Russell's views focus on knowledge rather than the metaphysical realm of philosophy. The Problems with Philosophy revolves around the central question that Russell asks in his opening line of Chapter 1 - Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it?

In the secret world of spies and covert operations, no other intelligence service continues to be surrounded by myth and mystery as does the Mossad. Created in 1951 to ensure the future of an embattled Israel, Mossad is responsible for the most audacious and thrilling feats of espionage, counterterrorism, and assassination. To some, Mossad is the precise and at times lethal instrument of Israel's will, a fiercely dedicated group of men and women: an elite intelligence arm.

A Hindi language podcast discussing world-changing events and the lives of influential people from the past.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The riveting inside story of three heroic astronauts who took on the challenge of mankind’s historic first mission to the Moon, from the bestselling author of Shadow Divers. “Robert Kurson tells the tale of Apollo 8 with novelistic detail and immediacy...