Ancient Explorers

A guide to the benefits and challenges of the use of cannabis in spiritual practice Includes chapters by 18 authoritative and influential voices of the modern cannabis movement, including Kathleen Harrison, Joan Bello, Hamilton Souther, Steven Hager, Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Jeremy Wolff...

A stolen crown. A royal secret. A final clue that could shatter a nation’s past. When Chyna Stone is invited to London to examine a long-lost crown rumored to predate the British monarchy, she expects controversy. What she doesn’t expect is theft, betrayal, and a web of royal secrets that someone is desperate to keep hidden. As Chyna investigates the crown’s origins, she uncovers links to a forgotten ruler, a buried betrayal, and a cover-up that stretches back centuries. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the mystery becomes—especially when someone starts targeting members of ...

The History of Australia: From Indigenous Origins to a Modern Nation Australia is called the “land down under,” but how much do you really know about its past? Did you know that modern Australia started as a British prison colony? Or that for tens of thousands of years before that, Indigenous peoples lived there, building rich cultures and traditions? This book takes you through Australia’s history, from its first inhabitants to the arrival of European settlers to its fight for independence to its current role in world events. Learn about the convicts who built early settlements, the ...

Dive into the captivating world of maritime navigation with "Navigating the Blue," an enlightening journey across the vast oceans that have shaped human history and exploration. This is not just a book; it is your personal guide through the mesmerizing interplay between sea, wind, and human ingenuity. Begin your voyage with an introduction to the irresistible allure of the open sea, unraveling the secrets of winds and currents that have been the soul of navigation for centuries. Discover the enigma of trade winds and delve into their crucial historical significance, guiding explorers on ...

The Copper Scroll Project tells the story of an Oklahoma arson investigator, Jim Barfield, who sets off on a decade-long quest to uncover Qumran’s secrets - the lost treasures of the Jerusalem temple - and show the world that the Dead Sea Scrolls were merely the tip of the archaeological iceberg. Could its secrets hold the keys to one of the greatest treasures in Israel’s history?

The Unknown History of River Exploration in the United States, Canada and the Carribean before the Voyages of Columbus. Where did the early traders from Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean and the British Isles first land in North America? Modern Science emphatically states that homo sapiens appeared in North America via Siberia and across the sunken land of Beringia, now the Bering Strait, around thirty thousand years ago. Many other scientists say only twelve thousand years ago in the Clovis Man period. Who are the rest of the homo sapiens, and others including neanderthals, that were...

The acclaimed, New York Times-bestselling chronicle of the discovery of the legendary lost civilization of the Maya In 1839, rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world’s most intrepid travelers. Seized by the...

A novel in The L.A. Quartet. Internationally acclaimed author James Ellroy presents another literary noir masterpiece of historical paranoia. Los Angeles, 1958. Killings, beatings, bribes, shakedowns—it's standard procedure for Lieutenant Dave Klein, LAPD. He's a slumlord, a bagman, an...

*A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice* From celebrated Yale professor Valerie Hansen, a “vivid” and “astonishingly comprehensive account [that] casts world history in a brilliant new light” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and shows how bold explorations and daring trade...

The #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Named one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe and National Geographic. An acclaimed journalist takes readers on a true adventure deep into the Honduran rainforest in this riveting narrative about the discovery of a lost...

“A heart-pounding, mind-bending adventure.” —Ilyon Woo A riveting biography of Alexander the Great’s final years, when the leader’s insatiable desire to conquer the world set him off on an exhilarating, harrowing journey that would define his legacy. By 330 B.C.E., Alexander the Great...

Modern religion often feels disconnected from personal spirituality, leaving many searching for deeper meaning. Psychedelic Paradox explores how ancient rituals rooted in nature, symbolism, and timeless wisdom can serve as a gateway to revelation and healing. Set against the raw beauty of the American Southwest, this book weaves together history, mysticism, and personal experience to reconnect the soul with the sacred.

A "masterly" (Economist), prize-winning, internationally bestselling history of books in the ancient world "Exquisite. . . . Beautifully translated into English by Charlotte Whittle, who is able to convey both Vallejo’s passionate narrative presence and her synthesising intelligence.” —The...

The fast-paced and “engrossing account” (The New York Times Book Review) of “one of the greatest breakthroughs in archaeological history” (The Christian Science Monitor): two rival geniuses in a race to decode the writing on one of the world’s most famous documents—the Rosetta Stone...

What if everything you thought you knew about the ancient world was wrong? Across the globe, colossal monuments, intricate artifacts, and impossible feats of engineering stand as silent witnesses to a past we barely understand. *Few people know that some of history’s most baffling creations cannot be explained by modern science alone.* From the towering megaliths of Baalbek to the precision-carved stone spheres of Costa Rica, these wonders challenge the very timeline of human civilization. What you’re about to discover will change how you see our ancestors—and their capabilities—...

IT BEGAN WITH SIX STONES . . . From the deserts of Israel to the tsunami-lashed coasts of Japan, from the steppes of Mongolia to the most mysterious island on Earth—this is what we have come to expect from Matthew Reilly: stupendous action, white-knuckle suspense, heroes to cheer for, and an...

Greatly expanding on his blockbuster 1421, distinguished historian Gavin Menzies uncovers the complete untold history of how mankind came to the Americas—offering new revelations and a radical rethinking of the accepted historical record in Who Discovered America? The iconoclastic...

In this part 1 of the Martian Chronicles, Earthman Johnathan Moore never imagined that a single mysterious night in the Arizona desert would transport him to a living Mars—a breathtaking world of towering ancient cities, vast dead sea bottoms, fierce warrior races, and wonders beyond human imagination. Thrown into a dangerous and unfamiliar civilization, Johnathan soon meets Princess Dora Fanti, a courageous and captivating woman whose destiny becomes inseparably linked with his own. As their bond deepens, they find themselves at the center of a crisis that threatens not only their future...

A historical exploration book set in Mashonaland during the late 19th century. Join an unforgettable journey into the heart of Africa's ancient realms with "Whispers From Ruins." This gripping expedition narrative transports you to the rugged landscapes and intricate cultures of late 19th century Mashonaland. Guided by the eyewitness accounts of an intrepid trio – the narrator, his resilient wife, and their steadfast cartographer, Robert McNair Wilson Swan – this tale unfolds with vivid descriptions of the African terrain, teeming with ancient ruins and the mystique of Zimbabwe's lost ...

Rediscover One of the World's Oldest and Most Enduring Spiritual Traditions On The Shaman's Path, author and paleoanthropologist Hank Wesselman, PhD, reveals something wonderful: from the African savanna to the Andean peaks to the volcanic shores of Hawaii, the world's oldest form of...