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Laughter in Ancient Rome
- On Joking, Tickling, and Cracking Up
- By: Mary Beard
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
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Laughter in Ancient Rome explores one of the most intriguing, but also trickiest, of historical subjects. Drawing on a wide range of Roman writing-from essays on rhetoric to a surviving Roman joke book-Mary Beard tracks down the giggles, smirks, and guffaws of the ancient Romans themselves.
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Laughter in Ancient Rome
- On Joking, Tickling, and Cracking Up
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 05-14-24
- Language: English
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Laughter in Ancient Rome explores one of the most intriguing, but also trickiest, of historical subjects. Drawing on a wide range of Roman writing-from essays on rhetoric to a surviving Roman joke book-Mary Beard tracks down the giggles, smirks, and guffaws of the ancient Romans themselves.
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Life in Ancient Rome
- By: Lionel Casson
- Narrated by: John Glouchevitch
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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Lionel Casson paints a vivid portrait of life in ancient Rome during the empire's greatest period, the first and second centuries AD....
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A good listen about early Rome.
- By Harry on 08-13-23
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Life in Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: John Glouchevitch
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 02-28-17
- Language: English
- Lionel Casson paints a vivid portrait of life in ancient Rome during the empire's greatest period, the first and second centuries AD....
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Conspirata
- A Novel of Ancient Rome
- By: Robert Harris
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
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On the eve of Marcus Cicero's inauguration as consul of Rome, the grisly death of a boy sends ripples of fear through a city already wracked by civil unrest, crime, and debauchery....
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Enjoyable Read
- By David on 04-29-10
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Conspirata
- A Novel of Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Series: Imperium, Book 2
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 02-02-10
- Language: English
- On the eve of Marcus Cicero's inauguration as consul of Rome, the grisly death of a boy sends ripples of fear through a city already wracked by civil unrest, crime, and debauchery....
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A Pillar of Iron
- A Novel of Ancient Rome
- By: Taylor Caldwell
- Narrated by: Simon Mattacks, Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 33 hrs and 9 mins
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In this riveting tale, the Roman Empire in its final glory is seen through the eyes of philosopher, orator, and political theorist Marcus Tullius Cicero....
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great story
- By Theresa on 02-01-20
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A Pillar of Iron
- A Novel of Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: Simon Mattacks, Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 33 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 07-09-19
- Language: English
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In this riveting tale, the Roman Empire in its final glory is seen through the eyes of philosopher, orator, and political theorist Marcus Tullius Cicero....
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The City of God
- By: Saint Augustine
- Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
- Length: 47 hrs and 41 mins
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Written between A.D. 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought....
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Great book! If you can get through it.
- By John on 10-23-09
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The City of God
- Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
- Length: 47 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 06-20-08
- Language: English
- Written between A.D. 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought....
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Domina
- The Women Who Made Imperial Rome
- By: Guy de la Bédoyère
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
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A captivating popular history that shines a light on the notorious Julio-Claudian women who forged an empire....
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Fills a Large Gap in Roman History!
- By John Allred on 12-01-19
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Domina
- The Women Who Made Imperial Rome
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 12-18-18
- Language: English
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A captivating popular history that shines a light on the notorious Julio-Claudian women who forged an empire....
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I, Claudius
- By: Robert Graves
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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The politics of empire-building and the hypocricies, back-stabbings and corruptions of Rome's first family come to light....
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Derek Jacobi IS Claudius
- By T on 09-15-09
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I, Claudius
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 12-03-07
- Language: English
- The politics of empire-building and the hypocricies, back-stabbings and corruptions of Rome's first family come to light....
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Rise of the Wolf
- Mark of the Thief, Book 2
- By: Jennifer A. Nielsen
- Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
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Nic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War - the battle to destroy Rome from within - is in full force....
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OMG, Can't put the book down
- By NICOLE B. on 01-02-18
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Rise of the Wolf
- Mark of the Thief, Book 2
- Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
- Series: Mark of the Thief, Book 2
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 02-01-16
- Language: English
- Nic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War - the battle to destroy Rome from within - is in full force....
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Emperor of Rome
- Ruling the Ancient World
- By: Mary Beard
- Narrated by: Mary Beard
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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In her international bestseller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire....
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Wasn't sure but won me over
- By John S. on 01-26-24
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Emperor of Rome
- Ruling the Ancient World
- Narrated by: Mary Beard
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 10-24-23
- Language: English
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In her international bestseller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire....
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Hannibal Barca: A Captivating Guide to the Carthaginian General Who Fought in the Second Punic War Between Carthage and Ancient Rome
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
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One of the names most synonymous with brilliant military strategy is Hannibal. He was the legendary Carthaginian general who marched elephants over the snowy Alps and took on Rome, the growing power in Europe at the time. He outsmarted the best strategists that Rome had to offer....
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Nice and succinct
- By Tally D Lykins on 04-28-22
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Hannibal Barca: A Captivating Guide to the Carthaginian General Who Fought in the Second Punic War Between Carthage and Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 10-02-19
- Language: English
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One of the names most synonymous with brilliant military strategy is Hannibal. He was the legendary Carthaginian general who marched elephants over the snowy Alps and took on Rome, the growing power in Europe at the time. He outsmarted the best strategists that Rome had to offer....
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The Modern Scholar
- A History of Ancient Rome
- By: Professor Frances B. Titchener
- Narrated by: Professor Frances B. Titchener
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
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This course explores the world of Ancient Rome as students investigate important events and key figures of the epoch....
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It is what it is...
- By Atticus on 10-27-10
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The Modern Scholar
- A History of Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: Professor Frances B. Titchener
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 08-18-08
- Language: English
- This course explores the world of Ancient Rome as students investigate important events and key figures of the epoch....
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The Roman Empire
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Christopher Kelly
- Narrated by: Richard Davidson
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. It had a population of 60 million people spread across lands encircling the Mediterranean and stretching from northern England to the sun-baked banks of the Euphrates, and from the Rhine to the North African coast....
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I love it
- By Amazon Customer on 08-23-21
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The Roman Empire
- A Very Short Introduction
- Narrated by: Richard Davidson
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 05-25-21
- Language: English
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The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. It had a population of 60 million people spread across lands encircling the Mediterranean and stretching from northern England to the sun-baked banks of the Euphrates, and from the Rhine to the North African coast....
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Roma
- The Novel of Ancient Rome
- By: Steven Saylor
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 22 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist Steven Saylor gives new life to the drama of Rome's first 1,000 years....
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Plebian at best
- By Trustme on 05-18-07
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Roma
- The Novel of Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: Rome, Book 1
- Length: 22 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 03-20-07
- Language: English
- Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist Steven Saylor gives new life to the drama of Rome's first 1,000 years....
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I, Claudius (Dramatised)
- By: Robert Graves
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, Tom Goodman Hill
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
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A full-cast dramatisation of Robert Graves' brilliant account of the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome....
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I, Claudius lover impressed with abridging
- By Andrew on 07-10-13
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I, Claudius (Dramatised)
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, Tom Goodman Hill
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 03-20-12
- Language: English
- A full-cast dramatisation of Robert Graves' brilliant account of the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome....
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Justinian's Flea
- Plague, Empire, and the Birth of Europe
- By: William Rosen
- Narrated by: Barrett Whitener
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
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The emperor Justinian reunified Rome's fractured empire by defeating the Goths and Vandals. Then, in the summer of 542, he encountered a flea....
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More history than Disease
- By joan on 06-25-07
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Justinian's Flea
- Plague, Empire, and the Birth of Europe
- Narrated by: Barrett Whitener
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 05-22-07
- Language: English
- The emperor Justinian reunified Rome's fractured empire by defeating the Goths and Vandals. Then, in the summer of 542, he encountered a flea....
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A Historian Goes to the Movies: Ancient Rome
- By: Gregory S. Aldrete, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
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How have films like Ben-Hur, Spartacus, Gladiator, or even a satire like Monty Python’s Life of Brian created our popular perceptions of ancient Roman history? In what ways have they led us astray? Find out more....
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A Great Audio Course
- By Mark on 02-02-20
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A Historian Goes to the Movies: Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 01-08-20
- Language: English
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How have films like Ben-Hur, Spartacus, Gladiator, or even a satire like Monty Python’s Life of Brian created our popular perceptions of ancient Roman history? In what ways have they led us astray? Find out more....
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Attila the Hun
- A Captivating Guide to the Ruler of the Huns and His Invasions of the Roman Empire
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
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In the popular imagination, Attila the Hun is among the most barbaric leaders ever. His warriors have the reputation of being ruthless, cruel, and bloodthirsty, as the Huns are believed to have been savages lacking any semblance of civilized culture....
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Attila the Hun
- A Captivating Guide to the Ruler of the Huns and His Invasions of the Roman Empire
- Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
- Release date: 05-01-20
- Language: English
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In the popular imagination, Attila the Hun is among the most barbaric leaders ever. His warriors have the reputation of being ruthless, cruel, and bloodthirsty, as the Huns are believed to have been savages lacking any semblance of civilized culture....
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The Annals
- The Reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero
- By: Tacitus, J. C. Yardley - translated, Anthony A. Barrett - introduction
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 19 hrs and 5 mins
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The Annals also provides a vivid account of the violent suppression of the revolt led by Boudicca in Britain, the great fire of Rome under Nero, and the subsequent bloody persecution of the Christians....
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Fascinating history, well done in all regards
- By DAS on 02-24-24
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The Annals
- The Reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 19 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 03-17-20
- Language: English
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The Annals also provides a vivid account of the violent suppression of the revolt led by Boudicca in Britain, the great fire of Rome under Nero, and the subsequent bloody persecution of the Christians....
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What If Carthage Won the Punic Wars?
- An Alternative History of the Conflict Between Rome and Carthage
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
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Rome and Carthage rarely could maintain peace after the end of the fourth century BCE. As the two most powerful civilizations in the western Mediterranean region, they were destined to clash, curse or not....
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Angered
- By Kerney on 12-03-20
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What If Carthage Won the Punic Wars?
- An Alternative History of the Conflict Between Rome and Carthage
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 11-10-20
- Language: English
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Rome and Carthage rarely could maintain peace after the end of the fourth century BCE. As the two most powerful civilizations in the western Mediterranean region, they were destined to clash, curse or not....
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A Classical Education
- The Stuff You Wish You'd been Taught at School
- By: Caroline Taggart
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
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Is the Greek alphabet all Greek to you? Is geometry your Achilles heel and does your knowledge of Homer have more to do with The Simpsons than the Sirens?....
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Reader's Digest approach to the classics
- By William on 02-13-12
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A Classical Education
- The Stuff You Wish You'd been Taught at School
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 01-08-10
- Language: English
- Is the Greek alphabet all Greek to you? Is geometry your Achilles heel and does your knowledge of Homer have more to do with The Simpsons than the Sirens?....
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