Captivating History

Many people know about the glories of ancient Greece: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the sculptures, the writings of Homer, and the adventures of Achilles and Jason and the Argonauts....

Decades after witch-hunting had begun to die down in Europe, North America was about to witness its bloodiest witch hunt in history. The Massachusetts of 1692 was a very different one to the state we know today....

The Philippine-American War of 1899-1902 was a dramatic, world-changing conflict that shaped the century to come and revealed the early stirrings of America’s drive for global power....

If you want to discover the enchanting history of Florida, pay attention! Sunshine, beaches, sports teams, amusement parks, and more contribute to Florida being ranked as the second most visited state in the United States of America....

In this book, you will discover topics such as the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic, social wars and the end of the Roman Republic, the third and early fourth centuries, the Renaissance, modern history of Rome, and more....

Africa is the continent where the first humans were born. They explored the vast land and produced the first tools. And although we migrated from that continent, we never completely abandoned it....

Who were the Puritans? For most, the first few things that might come to mind are Pilgrims, turkeys, and the Mayflower. Yes, the Pilgrims who landed in Plymouth back in 1620 were indeed subscribers to Puritan ideals, but the story of the Puritans runs much deeper than that....

The treaty that ended the First World War, also known as the “war to end all wars,” was signed at the Palace of Versailles, which had been the home of French kings until 1789 and remains one of the most beautiful structures in the world....

La Revolución mexicana fue un momento decisivo del siglo XX. La lucha mexicana por la democracia, la igualdad y la justicia ha causado conmoción en todo el mundo. Ningún otro episodio de su historia ha dejado una huella más profunda....

France has influenced the course of history in Europe and the world for centuries....

Hoy en día la península de Corea se divide en dos, pero hubo una época en la que esta península estaba dividida en muchos estados. Con el paso del tiempo, y el asedio de grandes dinastías extranjeras, estas tierras fueron invadidas por diversos clanes y tribus....

Experience the Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, and experience the events of the American Civil War during the first half of 1862 in the Trans-Mississippi Theater in this captivating audiobook on the Arkansas campaign of Pea Ridge....

Estas regiones son diversas en cuanto a cultura, pero comparten un vínculo común de historia que se forjó cuando el Viejo Mundo de Europa Latina se encontró con el Nuevo Mundo de las Américas. Este libro lo lleva a través de la historia de esta vasta y compleja región....

If you want to discover the captivating history of Genghis Khan and the Mongol invasions, this may be the audiobook for you....

If you want to discover the captivating history of Taiwan, then pay attention.... The history of Taiwan is astonishing. Politically, Taiwan - was a warlord culture....

New Mexico is a state with a rich and diverse history, dating back thousands of years. The land was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Pueblo, Apache, and Navajo, which developed unique cultures, traditions, and ways of life....

The Catholic Church has a history that spans over 2,000 years, and it began with none other than Jesus Christ himself. At least, that is what modern popes believe. But at first, there was just one church....

The stock market crash of 1929 didn’t cause the Great Depression by itself, but it is a powerful symbolic starting point to the greatest economic disaster of the 20th century. On that dark day in October 1929, fortunes were lost, and fear of financial insecurity rose....

Taken together, the civilizations of Sumer, Assyria, and Persia have helped form the modern makeup of Mesopotamia and the world. However, to really understand why things are the way they are, it’s important to break up this historical timeline and spend time learning about each society....

Have you ever wondered what country had the first truly global empire? Then pay attention... Folks used to say that the “Sun never sets on the British Empire” as a means of declaring Britain’s greatness. But it was the Portuguese who forged the first truly global empire....