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  Muromachi Period - Ashikaga...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Muromachi Period, spanning from 1336 to 1573, marked a significant turning point in Japanese history, characterized by the rise of the Ashikaga Shogunate and the gradual shift toward decentralized feudal rule. This period emerged following the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, as Ashikaga Takauji established his military government in Kyoto. The political, social, and cultural transformations that unfolded during this time laid the foundation for the later Sengoku era, a period of constant warfare among regional warlords. 
  The decline of the Kamakura Shogunate stemmed from mounting dissatisfaction among the samurai class, who had grown discontent with the Hojo regents’ rule. The Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281 had placed immense strain on the government, as victory brought no financial rewards for the warriors who had fought to defend the nation. With no lands to distribute as compensation, loyalty to the shogunate weakened, creating an opportunity for ambitious leaders to challenge its authority. Amid this unrest, Emperor Go-Daigo launched the Kenmu Restoration (1333–1336), an effort to reestablish imperial rule. However, his failure to recognize the interests of the samurai led to his downfall. 
  Ashikaga Takauji, originally a supporter of the emperor, turned against him and seized power, defeating both imperial and Kamakura loyalists. In 1336, Takauji established his own military government, known as the Muromachi Bakufu, in Kyoto. Unlike the Kamakura Shogunate, which ruled from a distant military capital, the Muromachi Shogunate was strategically located in the heart of Japan’s cultural and political sphere. Takauji’s rule was solidified in 1338 when he was officially

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  The Science of Mummification -...

  Omar Khalil

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  Mummification, the art and science of preserving bodies after death, has fascinated both historians and scientists for centuries. In ancient Egypt, mummification was not merely a process of preservation but also a vital part of the culture’s religious beliefs. The Egyptians believed in an afterlife, where the soul would continue to exist in a parallel realm. The preservation of the body was considered essential for the soul’s journey, as it would serve as a vessel for the soul's return. This chapter delves into the origins and purpose of mummification, shedding light on the techniques that evolved over millennia. 
  The practice of mummification is believed to have begun around 3500 BCE, initially as a natural process. Early Egyptians buried their dead in shallow graves in the hot, dry desert sands. The dry conditions naturally desiccated the bodies, preserving them for years or even centuries. However, as Egyptian society developed and religious beliefs became more complex, the need for a more deliberate and refined method of preservation emerged. Over time, the Egyptians developed techniques to prevent decomposition, ensuring that the deceased would be preserved for the afterlife. 
  Mummification’s primary purpose was to ensure the deceased’s body remained intact for the soul’s journey to the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians believed that the body was necessary for the soul to recognize and reunite with the deceased in the next world. The process, therefore, was not just about keeping the body intact; it was about ensuring the deceased's spiritual well-being. Alongside the physical mummification process, elaborate burial rituals were performed, including the offering of food, goods, and prayers to help guide the deceased through the afterlife.

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  Wicked Strange - Your Guide to...

  Jeff Belanger

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  Go legend hunting with explorer of the unexplained Jeff Belanger, visiting haunted places, where monsters lurk, and other roadside oddities. “Legends have always run deep in New England—thankfully, Jeff Belanger is here to uncover them and bring them to life. This collection of mysteries, secrets, and folklore from America’s birthplace is as illuminating as it is fascinating.” —Josh Gates, explorer, host of Discovery’s Expedition Unknown  Wicked Strange is a journey and a celebration of all the things that make New England like no other place on earth. In a time when so much of the world is becoming homogenized—as big-box stores and chain restaurants move in and so many communities lose their identity—we still have these legends. They belong to specific towns and streets. These are stories locals will share with you . . . if they trust you.   This travel guide takes readers on a journey to the strange and frequently unseen world that is often right under their noses. Covering numerous haunted places, environs where mysterious creatures have been spotted, areas where unusual events have happened, eccentric locals, and roadside oddities to explore, noted expert of the strange Jeff Belanger is your guide to all that’s local and strange. Haunted locations from all over New England are covered:  The Haunting of Conimicut Lighthouse—Warwick, Rhode Island  Maine’s Sistine Chapel—South Solon, Maine  Edith Wharton’s Haunted Mansion, The Mount—Lenox, Massachusetts  Emily’s Haunted Bridge—Stowe, Vermont  The Sleeping Giant—Hamden, Connecticut  The Haunted Mt. Washington Hotel—Bretton Woods, New Hampshire  New England is also full of monsters and devils that lurk in the woods, lakes, and seas. Explored are some of the best known and most obscure, including Lake Champlain’s Champ; the Cumberland Vampire of Rhode Island; Gloucester’s Sea Serpent; the Black Dog of West Peak in Meriden, Connecticut; and the Flying Moose of Maine.   Also covered are unusual events, such as UFO sightings (Connecticut’s UFO crash at Bantam Lake / Betty and Barney Hill’s UFO experience), and roadside oddities, such as the World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet (Burlington, VT), Boston’s Big Steaming Tea Kettle, and the literal Fork in the Road of Westport, MA. Wicked Strange takes you off the beaten path, revealing a hidden world right under your nose. Come journey through the towns, hamlets, and hills that hide the strangest of history. Uncover the wickedly strange.

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  Chew Tentacle Thoroughly and...

  Sam Letchworth

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  Have you ever wondered where horse milk vodka comes from? Or how to fight off a mob of Malaysian monkeys? Is it bad luck to wash cow poop off of your shoe? Travel vicariously with Sam across the Orient to find the funny but true answers. 
  Sam savors every local culture he encounters much like Conan O’Brian and the late Anthony Bourdain—embracing the people, their food, and especially their curiosities. His humor and infatuation with humanity’s diversity fuel each story. 
  Teaching in Korea and Vietnam since 2015, Sam uses his time out of the classroom to explore the rest of Asia. His five-book series, Itchy Feet Travel Tales in Asia, covers his adventures (and misadventures) in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. 
  Narrated by the author, these stories of the sublime and the surreal will have you giggling and gawking as you follow Sam through the weird and wonderful world of the East.

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  Ancient Egypt - Light Of The...

  Gerald Massey

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  No one ever understood the mythology and Ritual of Ancient Egypt so well as Gerald Massey since the time of the Ancient Philosophers of Egypt. This book is one of the best when it comes down to Egyptian mythology, occultism and interpretation. It's a standard work no one wants to miss. 
  Contents: 
  Sign-Language And Mythology As Primitive Modes Of Representation. 
  Totemism, Tattoo And Fetishism As Forms Of Sign-Language 
  Elemental And Ancestral Spirits, Or The Gods And The Glorified. 
  Egyptian Book Of The Dead And The Mysteries Of Amenta 
  The Sign-Language Of Astronomical Mythology 
  Egyptian Wisdom. 
  The Drowning Of The Dragon 
  The Sign-Language Of Astronomical Mythology (Part II) 
  Horus Of The Double Horizon. 
  The Making Of Amenta 
  The Irish Amenta 
  The Upper Mount Of Glory. 
  Egyptian Wisdom And The Hebrew Genesis 
  The Egyptian Wisdom In Other Jewish Writings

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  The Emirates Code

  Birgit Maria Kemphues

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  The Emirates Code – Unlocking the Secrets of Tradition + Vision = Future 
  What if a country could write its own future—based on legacy, led by innovation, and powered by ambition? 
  Welcome to the United Arab Emirates. A land where ancient Bedouin wisdom meets futuristic AI, where the scent of oud lingers in the air beneath sky-piercing towers, and where a vision has transformed golden desert into global brilliance. 
  In this captivating and visionary audiobook, international businesswoman and cultural ambassador Birgit Maria Kemphues reveals the hidden formula behind the UAE’s meteoric rise. With humour, insight, and heartfelt stories, she decodes the unwritten laws of success—from boardrooms to desert tents, from high heels to humility. 
  Through vivid conversations with locals like Saleh and Ibrahim, encounters with trailblazing women, and reflections from her own bold journey, this audiobook unveils: 
  ✅ The invisible etiquette behind real influence 
  ✅ Why “thinking big” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a lifestyle 
  ✅ How the Emirates blend hospitality, heritage, and hyper-innovation into a singular code of progress 
  ✨ This is not a guidebook. It’s an experience. A cinematic, deeply personal soundscape that takes you behind the scenes of one of the most extraordinary nations on earth. 
  For dreamers, doers, and those who believe that tradition and technology can walk hand in hand. 
  🎧 Listen now and discover the code that shapes tomorrow. 
  👉 The Emirates Code—because the future doesn’t wait. Follow me on YouTube @kemphues

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