Audiobooks by Brianna Purai

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Baghdad Battery

This book focuses on the Baghdad Battery. The rich history behind the Baghdad Battery is contained in this book. Each chapter contains detailed information on this ancient artifact believed to have been discovered over 500 years ago. Its uniqueness is included in the theories around the invention which are results of an in-depth research deeply explored in detail. Other chapters discuss the importance of the battery in the country's history, to the Iraqi people and its culture. Discovered by Wilhelm Konig in the 1930's the Austrian Director of the Baghdad Museum and Iraq Antiquities Department, the odd-looking object was found during traditional excavations of a 2000-year-old Parthian village, now modern Khujut Rabou, a town located southeast of Baghdad. The Baghdad Battery, often also known as the Parthian Battery, refers to a collection of three different artifacts discovered together at the same time is currently in Khujut Rabu'a. Remains of the battery are now housed at the National Museum of Iraq, attracting visitors who appreciate the collection with the need to learn and understand its origins and the history behind it. Other questions still being raised in search of information behind the Baghdad batteries are the involvement of science in the study of the battery, effects of the environment on the artifact, and what works are going on around the Baghdad battery. All this is has been highlighted in this publication. At the same time, the media has also covered the issue widely in the process, contributing to creating debate, increasing knowledge and understanding of the Baghdad battery. This book contributes towards the efforts being made to delve further into studying the Baghdad battery as an important piece of history for the people of Iraq and the world. Enjoy reading.

Bhargavi Venkataraman, Brianna Bedran, Brianna Purai, Camryn Kabir-Bahk, Cassandra Van Drunen-Lachanse, Chitrini Tandon, Dhwani Bhadresa, Jayme Lochhead, Tim Chapman, Yi Yang Fei (Author), Riya Rai (Narrator)

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Moai: Easter Island Monoliths

This book explores the history behind the Moai monoliths, beginning with the historical background from the perspective of the indigenous people. The chapters discuss over 1,000 existing monumental statues in Chile made of Tuff created by the Rapa Nui people. Also known as Easter Island, the Moai is a UNESCO recognized world heritage site attracting tourists from all over the world visiting the historical site. The impact of global recognition such as the slave trade, arrival of missionaries, and the loss of a cultural way of life by the locals due to their changes are some of the details defined in this publication. It is worth noting that the study of Monoliths is important, as is elaborated in the chapter focusing on the loss of heritage and how the efforts are being made to improve them following damage using digital and physical restoration techniques. The restoration aspect of the monoliths is explained further by highlighting the controversy surrounding the Moai monoliths, how it is portrayed in popular culture and what the future hold for the monoliths. The well-researched articles give an insight into the monoliths, equip you with deep knowledge and an exciting discovery making the reading worthwhile. Enjoy the book.

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