The ruler of an Eastern country hears beautiful music that he cannot identify until a merchant tells him that the sounds are made by a creature unknown in that land--a bird.
A vain emperor is tricked into a scam by swinders who claim to be "magic weavers" and offer the emperor clothing that becomes invisible to those with a less discerning eye.
Chronicles the life of the emperor Augustus and discusses his life and works, the historical events he witnessed, his development of the Roman Empire and other related topics.
Examines the life, accomplishments & reign of Constantine. Constantine's decision to give favored status to Christianity had major implications for western history.
Explains how Japan was dramatically transformed during the reign of Emperor Meiji, from an isolated island nation to one of the five great powers of the world.
