When history speaks of Genghis Khan, one attribute they always say about him is that he was tall and large.   In this Dusty Roads podcast, Anita explores how tall Genghis Khan could have been and some of his other physical attributes.   She also explores why at one time, Genghis Khan was once hardly spoken about in Mongolia. 

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In the Dusty Roads Podcast, Anita talks about What Is Socialism? In this podcast, Anita explains what the characteristics of pure socialism are and why pure socialism has failed in most countries.  

To learn more about socialism you can read,

Why Do People Think Socialism Is When The Government Does Stuff?  https://abusonadustyroad.com/why-do-people-think-socialism-is-when-the-government-does-stuff/

Is It True America Is Both Capitalist And Socialist?
https://abusonadustyroad.com/america-both-capitalist-socialist/`

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Kubb is an outdoor lawn game that continues to take America, Europe, and other places by storm.  In this Dusty Roads Podcast, Anita explains why this ancient Swedish Viking game continues to be so popular and is so much fun to play. 

You can discover more about the Kubb game by reading,

All About Kubb – The Outdoor Swedish Ancient Viking Game
https://abusonadustyroad.com/all-about-kubb-outdoor-swedish-ancient-viking-game/

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Sailing and flying are both popular sports for people to learn.  In this Dusty Roads podcast, Anita explains what it takes to learn to sail or learn to fly and explains which one is easier to learn.  

You can read our blog Sailing Or Flying, What Is Easier To Learn?https://abusonadustyroad.com/sailing-or-flying-what-is-easier-to-learn/

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Anita explores many of the reasons why America could never have won the Vietnam war and talks about how this is relevant today for events that are happening in Ukraine. She explores why the Vietnamese wanted to follow Ho Chi Minh more than the Americans or the leadership in South Vietnam. 

You can read more about Could America Have Won The Vietnam War?
https://abusonadustyroad.com/could-america-have-won-the-vietnam-war/

#DustyRoads #VietnamWar #AmericanVs.Vietnamese #History

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The Hmong are an ethnic group in the United States; Anita explores where the Hmong came from and their history as to why they eventually migrated to Southeast Asia.  Come with us on a journey to discover about the Hmong.

To learn more about Are The Hmong From Japan?
👉 https://abusonadustyroad.com/are-the-hmong-from-japan/ 👈

#DustyRoads #WhereHmongCameFrom

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Anita explores why the Great Wall of China is called the World’s Longest Cemetery.  Thousands of people were known to have died, helping to build the wall and explore why many dead bodies would be buried near or even under the wall.  

To learn more about Are There Dead Bodies Inside The Great Wall Of China?
👉 https://abusonadustyroad.com/dead-bodies-inside-great-wall-of-china/ 👈

#DustyRoads #ABusOnADustyRoads #GreatWallOfChina #LongestCemetery

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Anita tells some true stories and sailing in the Philippines and in particular, when an extremist group kidnaped 4 sailors.  Drawing on this experience, she talks about what travelers need to do to ensure they are safe while traveling.  

To learn more about All About Sailing In The Philippines
👉 https://abusonadustyroad.com/sailing-in-the-philippines/ 👈

#DustyRoads #Sailing #Philippines

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In the Dusty Roads podcast, Anita goes to the Dusty Seas and talks about Ancient Ships, wind, sun, and stars. Anita explores some of the great sailing maneuver inventions that allowed ancient ships to sail to their destinations and what we are to learn about this today.

You can read more about How Old Ships Sail Without Wind In The Ancient Times?
👉 https://abusonadustyroad.com/how-old-ships-sail-without-wind-in-the-ancient-times/👈

#DustyRoads #Podcast #AncientShips #Sailing

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Anita draws upon her experience of being in Hong Kong during the famous handover to China in 1997.  She talks about why and how Hong Kong and China or “one country and two systems.”  Anita goes over what this means for Hong Kong and China to be one country and two political systems.  

You can learn by reading our blog Is Hong Kong A Separate Country Or A Part Of China?
👉  https://abusonadustyroad.com/is-hong-kong-a-separate-country-or-a-part-of-china 👈

#DustyRoads #China #HongKong #HistoryOfChina #HistoryofHongKong

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