Ergebnis für "Briefe" in Anthropologie

'Superb ... entertaining ... Phillips traverses this sprawling terrain with energy and charm' Telegraph 'Exceptionally funny from cover to cover, it is not only an entertaining read but also deeply researched and thoughtful' Irish Independent 'Fans of Phillips's earlier books Humans and Truth...

Between the eighth and eleventh centuries, the Vikings surged from their Scandinavian homeland to trade, raid and invade along the coasts of Europe. Their influence and expeditions extended from Newfoundland to Baghdad, their battles were as far-flung as Africa and the Arctic. But were they great seafarers or desperate outcasts, noble heathens or oafish pirates, the last pagans or the first of the modern Europeans?

With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present, and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests. 

A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging look at the country's last 250 years - from coups and violent massacres to the invention of Pad Thai in the 1930s. Listeners will learn the vibrant story of Thailand's emergence as a prosperous Buddhist state, its transformation from traditional kingdom to democratic constitutional monarchy, and its subsequent rise to prominence in Southeast Asian affairs. Thailand's dramatic history spans centuries of conflict, and this book recounts many of these fascinating episodes

In his retelling of a Chinese history stretching back 5,000 years, author and China-expert Jonathan Clements focuses on the human stories which led to the powerful transformations in Chinese society - from the unification of China under its first emperor, Qinshi Huangdi, to the Mongol invasion under Genghis Khan and the consolidation of Communist rule under Mao Zedong. Clements even brings listeners through to the present day, outlining China's economic renaissance under Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping.

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the mainland by Japan. Calling themselves as "a shrimp among whales", Koreans borrowed elements of government, culture, and religion, all the while fiercely fighting to maintain independence.

Dive into the fascinating cultural history of grooming to discover how everyday fashion broadcasts hidden social power. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking deep dive transforms a seemingly ordinary feature into a fierce battlefield of identity, morality, and desire. From...

Journey into humanity’s earliest spiritual practices to uncover ancient healing, spirit worlds, and altered states. Whether you need an eye-opening companion for your morning commute or seek a contemplative deep-listening experience, this immersive guide bridges the visible and invisible...

A Waterstones Best Book of 2024: Nature Writing The untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts  'A really lovely, fascinating book. I dived straight into this clever, joyous, celebration of nature, history, and – of course – the countryside.' Charles Spencer, author of...

Uncover the evolutionary psychology and captivating mythology behind humanity’s primal fear of serpents. Perfect for your daily commute, this enlightening nature history explores why our brains are hardwired to spot these slithering predators. Dive into an eerie yet educational journey from...

Discover the fascinating history of human celebration and how ancient rituals forged our modern quest for belonging. Stand at the edge of prehistoric fires, medieval marketplaces, and contemporary pride marches to witness how humanity continually negotiates power and identity. Whether you are...

Explore the epic evolutionary history of how a fragile primate achieved global dominance through shared imagination. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking journey transports you from the ancient African savanna to the industrialized modern world. You will witness the...

Journey into deep time to uncover how early human evolution and prehistoric survival shaped our modern world. Perfect for an immersive commute or focused learning session, this narrative breathes life into two million years of archaeological history. Witness the fierce adaptation required to...

Trace the epic evolutionary journey from primate ancestors to modern humanity in this thought-provoking science history. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this awe-inspiring narrative reveals how climate shifts, survival pressures, and sheer chance forged our species. From...

Explore dark history's ultimate taboo and discover what this primal act reveals about civilization and survival itself. Perfect for an immersive commute, this analytical true crime and anthropology deep dive unravels the complex psychology behind forbidden rituals. Whether you are a dedicated...

Over vast expanses of time, fire and humanity have interacted to expand the domain of each, transforming the earth and what it means to be human. In this concise yet wide-ranging book, Stephen J. Pyne - named by Science magazine as "the world's leading authority on the history of fire" - explores the surprising dynamics of fire before humans, fire and human origins, aboriginal economies of hunting and foraging, agricultural and pastoral uses of fire, fire ceremonies, fire as an idea and a technology, and industrial fire.

School-taught 'Social Studies' is a fairly sanitised affair. We learn about Britain, Lee Kuan Yew, and the paramount importance of free trade. We also learn about food and the origins of Chicken Rice. However, what comes out is just as important as what goes in, because Singapore's history is...

La historia evolutiva del ser humano es relativamente reciente, nace en el S. XIX con la teoría de la evolución de Darwin. Además, ha tenido que sortear no pocos obstáculos doctrinales, ha tenido que chocar con los más aferrados dogmas religiosos y con las teorías científicas más reaccionarias. Breve Historia del Homo Sapiens nos presenta dos epopeyas paralelas, la aventura de la evolución humana desde los primates hasta la actualidad y la aventura de la investigación paleontológica. La investigación sobre los orígenes del hombre nunca está exenta de controversia.

Una completa rassegna della storia degli indiani d'America, dalle diffusioni dei primi americani in Nordamerica alla scoperta del Nuovo Mondo, dalla colonizzazione alla conquista del West. Se ami gli indiani d'America non perderti la loro tragica, eroica storia. A complete review of the history of the Native Americans, from the first Americans in North America to the discovery of the New World, from colonization to the conquest of the West. If you love Native Americans do not miss their tragic and heroic story.