Unlocking Greatness: The Leadership Legacy of Octavian Augustus
Octavian Augustus stands out among ancient leaders, offering enduring lessons for leaders across generations. His reign, from 27 BCE to 14 CE, marked a pivotal transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. One of Augustus’s greatest leadership qualities was his ability to adapt to change.
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Spy’s Mastery: The Art of Deception in WWII Spycraft
A WWII spy undergoing disguise training was taught a variety of techniques to alter physical appearance, including changes to hair color, style, and facial features.
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Goulash: Culinary Icon of the Hungarian Puszta
There is always something special about the history of a certain dish, a unique blend of flavors, savors, and tastes. When you try Hungarian goulash, its enticing flavor and smell lead back to a bygone era when the vast Hungarian Puszta echoed with the calls of nomadic herders and shepherds. It was during these times, around the 9th century, that goulash emerged as a humble yet healthful dish, marking the inception of a culinary legacy that would endure for centuries.
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Splendors of the Adriatic: Seaside Inspiration in Alluring Jewelry
Picturesque little towns, turquoise-clear waters, and calming landscapes that fill you with some inner calm are just some of the reasons why the Adriatic Sea has been a source of inspiration for artists and artisans throughout history.
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A Calling Forged by Enemy Fire: Max Lauker and Antonio Garcia on Life of Deception and War on Terror
These lines are from a fascinating story about a man whose career was shaped by the War on Terror, a real-life concept that existed for a while. The story is in a book called “Number 788,” written by Max Lauker and Antonio Garcia. It’s all about his time in the Swedish Special Operations, getting ready for NATO and the War on Terror.
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