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  A Generation of American...

  William A. Dunning

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  A Dusty Tomes Audio BookIn Cooperation with Spoken Realms 
  A GENERATION OF AMERICAN HISTORIOGRAPHY by William A. Dunning. Professor of History at Columbia University. Published in the Annual Report of the American Historical Association THE YEAR 1917. 
  A nice overview of book trends and the histories/historians in the decades (a generation) prior to 1900, when most historians were male and white, of course … but not all. 
  Note: This book is “read as written.” It was published in 1889. It is in the public domain. 
  William A. Dunning (1857–1922) received his Ph.D. from Columbia in 1885 and continued to teach there. His most enduring work was in the field of European intellectual history, particularly the three-volume History of Political Theories, Ancient and Medieval (1902). However, he is also noted for his writings and the students he directed in the history the Reconstruction in the United States. In works like Reconstruction, Political and Economic, 1865–1877 he helped to ratify the unification of North and South on principles of white supremacy. (historians.org American Historical Association) 
  Dusty Tomes Audio Books are public domain books retrieved from the ravages of time, available as never before, as audio books, for your edification, pleasure, and consideration. Please excuse the dust. 
  This Dusty Tomes audio book was Read Online at Internet Archive.

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  The Khmer Empire - History of...

  Kelly Mass

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  Historians describe Cambodia as the Khmer State or the Angkorian Empire (Khmer:) from the 9th century to the 15th century, when it was a Hindu/Buddhist empire in Southeast Asia. The empire, which developed from the old societies of Funan and Chenla, governed and/or "vassalized" the majority of mainland Southeast Asia and parts of Southern China, covering from the suggestion of the Indochinese Peninsula northward to modern-day Yunnan province in China, and from Vietnam westward to Myanmar. The Khmer Empire was greater at its peak than the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) that existed at the exact same period. 
  The site of Angkor, in modern-day Cambodia, which worked as the Khmer capital throughout the empire's prime time, is maybe its most long-lasting tradition. The stunning Angkor structures, like Angkor Wat and Bayon, attest to the Khmer Empire's incredible strength and wealth, remarkable art and culture, architectural strategy, visual accomplishments, and the series of belief systems that it bought from in time. Angkor was the world's biggest pre-industrial cosmopolitan center between the 11th and 13th centuries, according to satellite photography. 
  Let’s learn more about what we know about the happenings in this vast empire from so long ago.

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  Timaeus

  Plato

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  Timaeus, a philosophical dialogue by Plato, delves into the nature of the physical world and its divine origins. It presents a cosmological narrative, discussing the creation of the universe, the role of the demiurge, and the essence of the soul. Timaeus offers profound insights into metaphysics and the interconnectedness of the material and divine realms. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Ask an Archaeologist

  إبراهيم قصاص

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  يجيب هذا الكتاب، الذي ألفه عالم الآثار المرموق الدكتور زاهي حواس، على أهم الأسئلة التي تدور في أذهان الناس حول مصر القديمة. ويتضمن الكتاب إجابات وافية من الدكتور حواس نفسه على العديد من التساؤلات. إنه فرصة لكشف أسرار الحضارة المصرية القديمة وتفنيد الشائعات المحيطة بها.

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  I WANT TO ENJOY SEX MORE (Volume...

  SARAH MIA

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  In this second volume of the series I WANT TO ENJOY SEX MORE, you will discover experiences, ways, situations, practices, methods, skills, etc., etc., about sex, about how to practice safe sex, about how to enjoy sex, and everything that they have never been able or willing to explain to you about sex. 
  Sexologist Sarah Mia, with her simple, understandable, and engaging language, explains what we don't know, the doubts we've always had, and everything that no one has dared to explain to us. With her characteristic charm, Sarah invites you to keep reading for its entertainment value and clarity. With this book, you will continue to discover facets of sex that were previously unknown to you. You will resolve many of your doubts, expand your knowledge about sex, and much more, all of which will help you enjoy sex more fully when it is well understood and well practiced, whether alone, with a partner, in threesomes, or in orgies. 
  Written by sexologist Sarah Mia, this is the second volume in a series about sex, which aims to disseminate knowledge about sex that we often lack, expand upon what we already know, and resolve the doubts that too often affect us on this topic. We will learn to enjoy ourselves, to experience pleasure, and to give pleasure to our partner, and much more from him. This work is intended as a guide, since each person is free to enjoy their body as they wish. 
   

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  Why It's Normal to be a Mistress

  A.A. Castor

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  In Why It's Normal to be a Mistress, A.A. Castor offers a provocative exploration of the hidden dimensions of extramarital relationships, challenging the notion that infidelity is simply a moral failing. Drawing on evolutionary biology, cultural history, and personal narratives, Castor reveals how the mistress role has long been shaped by societal pressures, unspoken desires, and the human quest for emotional fulfillment. 
  Far from glamorizing betrayal, this book delves into the complexity of female sexuality and the psychological forces that drive some women to seek connection beyond conventional boundaries. Castor examines how arranged marriages, patriarchal norms, and changing social attitudes have historically paved the way for mistresses to emerge as both subjects of scandal and symbols of empowerment. By tracing these legacies, Why It's Normal to be a Mistress provides a nuanced understanding of why certain women repeatedly choose this path, even when it carries profound emotional and relational consequences. 
  Through empathetic storytelling and rigorous research, Castor dismantles the simplistic judgments that often dominate discussions about infidelity. Instead, the focus is on fostering a deeper awareness of the biological, psychological, and cultural underpinnings that shape human intimacy. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own beliefs about fidelity, desire, and self-expression, recognizing that genuine understanding does not equate to moral approval. Ultimately, this book offers a bold invitation to question long-held assumptions, expand our definitions of love and loyalty, and engage in a more honest, compassionate dialogue about the intricate tapestry of human relationships

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