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Ramiz Daniz

    Karte von Admiral Piri Reis
    Ambitions of Columbus and Vespucci's ruse
    Arizona Astronomer and Aliens Save the World
    . Vespucci, M. Waldseemüller - secret convention
    Admiral Piri Reiss map
    War and Humanism
    • 2024

      The book explores the controversial naming of the continent "America," arguing that it was unjustly attributed to Amerigo Vespucci, who allegedly deceived both contemporaries and historians. It suggests that Vespucci misappropriated the work of Christopher Columbus and others, claiming false voyages to enhance his reputation. The narrative critiques the historical process that led to the naming, positing that honoring Vespucci symbolizes a triumph of deceit over merit, ultimately questioning the integrity of historical recognition in cartography.

      . Vespucci, M. Waldseemüller - secret convention
    • 2022

      In "Arizona Astronomer and Aliens Save the World," astronomer Michael Pershing teams up with aliens to avert a disaster caused by a meteorite headed for China. Despite FBI pursuits, they travel to Russia to alter the meteorite's trajectory. After multiple explosions save millions, they face further challenges in their escape across Asia.

      Arizona Astronomer and Aliens Save the World
    • 2020

      War and Humanism

      • 364 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the devastating first Chechen war, the story follows Natalia's courageous journey to find her son amidst chaos and despair. With the help of Chechen guide Aslan, she navigates the war-torn landscape, ultimately seeking the intervention of Mufti Akhmat Kadyrov to save her son from a death sentence. The narrative explores themes of hope, resilience, and the deep complexities of Chechen culture, culminating in a profound act of compassion that highlights the enduring bonds of family amidst the horrors of conflict.

      War and Humanism
    • 2020

      Admiral Piri Reiss map

      Science-popular essays

      • 108 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The book delves into the historical significance of Admiral Piri Reis's 1513 map, which was part of his 1528 atlas. It highlights the map's remarkable accuracy in depicting the outlines of America, North America, and Antarctica, despite Columbus's limited exploration of the continent. The narrative explores Piri Reis's access to ancient manuscripts in Constantinople and the intrigue surrounding the map, including American Secretary of State Henry Stimson's quest to locate Columbus's map in Turkey, underscoring its importance in historical cartography.

      Admiral Piri Reiss map
    • 2020

      The Spanish monarchs cancelled monopoly of Columbus on the coasts of the New World when he was suppressing rebellion in the lands, he discovered. The Spanish officials cancelled the contract signed with the admiral on April 10, 1495 during his second travel (1493-1496). Some captains and navigators, who once were colleagues of Columbus, used this opportunity and began to organize expeditions towards the other side of the Atlantic Ocean as his rivals. That decision resulted in losses for the creditors of Columbus too. Mostly his compatriots financed his travels. It is known that, the first travel of Columbus (1492-1493) was financed by Luis de Santángel - financial adviser and treasu-rer of the kingdom, who was close to the king Ferdinand, and Francesco Pinelli, who was known in Spain as Pinelo. The material including rich historical facts and some facts, which aren’t noted in any scientific source, will certainly attract interest of the world’s scientists and this discovery will have special significance.

      Ambitions of Columbus and Vespucci's ruse