Bestsellers
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own....
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An Historic Achievement
- By Ellen S. Wilds on 04-25-14
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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Sword and Scimitar
- Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West
- By: Raymond Ibrahim, Victor Davis Hanson - foreword
- Narrated by: John McLain
- Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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This sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West sheds a revealing light on current hostilities....
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Excellent read
- By Susan Stone on 01-25-19
By: Raymond Ibrahim, and others
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The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross
- A Study of the Nature and Origins of Christianity Within the Fertility Cults of the Ancient Near East
- By: John M. Allegro
- Narrated by: Martyn Swain
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This audiobook challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion....
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Hated it,
- By Troy Sunde on 12-22-22
By: John M. Allegro
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Mythos
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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Please, will you tell me a story?
- By L. Kampp on 09-24-19
By: Stephen Fry
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The Rise of Rome
- By: The Great Courses, Gregory S. Aldrete
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Original Recording
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The Roman Republic is one of the most breathtaking civilizations in world history....
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Very good, but doesn't stand out
- By Christopher on 02-08-18
By: The Great Courses, and others
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
- By: Edward Gibbon
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 126 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Here in a single volume is the entire, unabridged recording of Gibbon's masterpiece....
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Masterpiece - Best Audiobook I’ve Listened To
- By Student on 09-18-18
By: Edward Gibbon
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own....
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An Historic Achievement
- By Ellen S. Wilds on 04-25-14
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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Sword and Scimitar
- Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West
- By: Raymond Ibrahim, Victor Davis Hanson - foreword
- Narrated by: John McLain
- Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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This sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West sheds a revealing light on current hostilities....
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Excellent read
- By Susan Stone on 01-25-19
By: Raymond Ibrahim, and others
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The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross
- A Study of the Nature and Origins of Christianity Within the Fertility Cults of the Ancient Near East
- By: John M. Allegro
- Narrated by: Martyn Swain
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This audiobook challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion....
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Hated it,
- By Troy Sunde on 12-22-22
By: John M. Allegro
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Mythos
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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Please, will you tell me a story?
- By L. Kampp on 09-24-19
By: Stephen Fry
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The Rise of Rome
- By: The Great Courses, Gregory S. Aldrete
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Original Recording
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The Roman Republic is one of the most breathtaking civilizations in world history....
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Very good, but doesn't stand out
- By Christopher on 02-08-18
By: The Great Courses, and others
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
- By: Edward Gibbon
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 126 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Here in a single volume is the entire, unabridged recording of Gibbon's masterpiece....
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Masterpiece - Best Audiobook I’ve Listened To
- By Student on 09-18-18
By: Edward Gibbon
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1177 B.C. (Revised and Updated)
- The Year Civilization Collapsed
- By: Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: Eric H. Cline
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
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This audiobook narrated by acclaimed archaeologist and best-selling author Eric Cline offers a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilized world ushered in the first Dark Ages....
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Look past the one-star reviews: this is an enlightening and engaging read.
- By Alonzo Nightjar on 03-07-22
By: Eric H. Cline
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Fall of Civilizations
- Stories of Greatness and Decline
- By: Paul Cooper
- Narrated by: Paul Cooper
- Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Based on the podcast with over one hundred million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse.
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So perfect
- By Lilith Vala Xara on 07-25-24
By: Paul Cooper
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The End of Everything
- How Wars Descend into Annihilation
- By: Victor Davis Hanson
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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A New York Times-bestselling historian charts how and why societies from ancient Greece to the modern era chose to utterly destroy their foes, and warns that similar wars of obliteration are possible in our time....
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Short, sharp, informative.
- By Amazon Customer on 05-13-24
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The Immortality Key
- The Secret History of the Religion with No Name
- By: Brian C. Muraresku, Graham Hancock - foreword
- Narrated by: Graham Hancock, Brian C. Muraresku
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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A groundbreaking dive into the role psychedelics have played in the origins of Western civilization, and the real-life quest for the Holy Grail that could shake the Church to its foundations....
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A Fun ‘Trip’—But Not a Sober One
- By Joshua on 11-28-20
By: Brian C. Muraresku, and others
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Killing Jesus
- A History
- By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
- Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Now the anchor of The O'Reilly Factor details the events leading up to the murder of the most influential man in history: Jesus of Nazareth....
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The Jesus story in context
- By Kimberly on 10-01-13
By: Bill O'Reilly, and others
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The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean
- By: M. Doreal
- Narrated by: John Marino
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The history of the tablets translated in the following book is strange and beyond the belief of modern scientists. Their antiquity is stupendous, dating back some 36,000 years.
The writer is....
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Excellence...
- By Light Worker on 04-21-18
By: M. Doreal
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Mythology: Mega Collection
- Classic Stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser, Oliver Hunt
- Length: 31 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....
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An interesting set of introductions.
- By Kevin Potter on 05-30-19
By: Scott Lewis
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Greek Mythology
- Fascinating Myths and Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monster from the Ancient Greek Mythology
- By: Simon Lopez
- Narrated by: Neil Hamilton
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals? Or that the Goddess Hera restored her virginity each year? The ancient Greeks wove one of the richest and best-preserved collections of stories of all the early civilizations....
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Fabulous! Highly recommended
- By Elizabeth Arndt on 01-31-20
By: Simon Lopez
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Heroes
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In the newest installment of the best-selling series Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes....
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Fantastical Mr. Fry
- By kubro on 05-14-20
By: Stephen Fry
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Mythology
- By: Edith Hamilton
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture....
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Good reading of classical myths
- By Kathi on 03-18-13
By: Edith Hamilton
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Magicians of the Gods
- The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth’s Lost Civilization
- By: Graham Hancock
- Narrated by: Graham Hancock
- Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins
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Graham Hancock's multi-million bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods remains an astonishing, deeply controversial, wide-ranging investigation of the mysteries of our past and the evidence for Earth's lost civilization. Twenty years on, Hancock returns with the sequel to his seminal work....
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"Brilliant" is an understatement.
- By Brian on 11-13-15
By: Graham Hancock
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Troy
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....
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Thank the gods
- By Stefan Filipovits on 06-22-21
By: Stephen Fry
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The Storm Before the Storm
- The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic
- By: Mike Duncan
- Narrated by: Mike Duncan
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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The story of the tumultuous years that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic....
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Interesting, albeit a bit dry
- By Aria on 11-14-17
By: Mike Duncan
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Hermeticism Philosophy Collection
- The Kybalion, Corpus Hermeticum, The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean and The Life and Teachings of Hermes Trismegistus
- By: Three Initiates, Hermes Trismegistus, M. Doreal, and others
- Narrated by: Roberto Scarlato
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
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Passing from lip to ear, the philosophies of Hermes Trismegistus have been passed down through thousands of years. Listen as this tradition continues in this audio compilation....
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Philosophical genius
- By Rachel A. on 12-26-22
By: Three Initiates, and others
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After 1177 B.C.
- The Survival of Civilizations
- By: Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: John Chancer, Eric H. Cline
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook narrated by John Chancer tells the gripping story of what happened after the Bronze Age collapsed—why some civilizations endured, why some gave way to new ones, and why some disappeared forever.
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not as good as first one
- By Joshua Dominy on 07-02-24
By: Eric H. Cline
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Rome
- Strategy of Empire
- By: James Lacey
- Narrated by: Joel Richards
- Length: 18 hrs and 23 mins
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James Lacey provides a comprehensive, persuasive, and engaging account of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire....
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Antony NOT Anthony
- By Cody Rankin on 12-14-23
By: James Lacey
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Alexander at the End of the World
- The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great
- By: Rachel Kousser
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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By 330 B.C.E., Alexander the Great had reached the pinnacle of success. Or so it seemed. He had defeated the Persian ruler Darius III and seized the capital city of Persepolis. His exhausted and traumatized soldiers were ready to return home to Macedonia.
By: Rachel Kousser
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The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World
- By: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Garland
- Length: 24 hrs and 28 mins
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The past truly comes alive as you take a series of imaginative leaps into the world of history's anonymous citizens....
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Tantalizing time trip
- By Mark on 08-21-13
By: Robert Garland, and others
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The Pagan World
- Ancient Religions Before Christianity
- By: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Hans-Friedrich Mueller
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
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Here, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives....
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The Pagan World
- By arnold e andersen md Dr Andersen on 03-28-20
By: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, and others
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America Before
- The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization
- By: Graham Hancock
- Narrated by: Graham Hancock
- Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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America Before: The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization rewrites American history as we know it. It is a mind-dilating exploration of the mystery of ancient civilizations, amazing archaeological discoveries, and profound implications for how we lead our lives today....
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Fun to Think About
- By Amazon Customer on 04-26-19
By: Graham Hancock
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The Dead Sea Scrolls
- By: Gary A. Rendsburg, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Gary A. Rendsburg
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
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Learn what the scrolls are, what they contain, and how the insights they offered into religious and ancient history came into focus....
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A comprehensive overview of the Qumran Scrolls
- By Jacobus on 09-25-13
By: Gary A. Rendsburg, and others
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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
By: Mary Beard
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Pandora's Jar
- Women in the Greek Myths
- By: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The tellers of Greek myths—historically men—have routinely sidelined the female characters....
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The Golden Age Continues
- By Stefan Filipovits on 03-29-22
By: Natalie Haynes
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The Story of Greece and Rome
- By: Tony Spawforth
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 16 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. Esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor Tony Spawforth follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history....
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All is in the title....
- By Mohad Cheridi on 11-30-18
By: Tony Spawforth
New releases
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The Olympian Gods
- By: Henry M. Tichenor
- Narrated by: Oberon Michaels
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Henry Mulford Tichenor (1858 - 1922) was a writer and journalist, who was a very active free thinker in the early Twentieth Century. A special target of Tichenor was organized religion, which he viewed as an absurdly contrived cultural artefact. In The Olympian Gods he applies a critical scalpel to the religion of the ancient Greeks, which he regarded as an obvious precursor to Christianity.
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The History of the Armenian Speaking People, Third Edition
- By: Michael Boyajian
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Now in its Third Edition this work has improved text and images at a reduced paperback cost. The 6,000-year history of the Armenian people going back archaeological wine making finds in caves to some say Noah’s ark landing on the sacred Armenian mountain Ararat and co-existing with Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and even Ottomans. At one time the Armenians had a trading empire that went from India to Moscow. Then came catastrophe with the 1915 Genocide where the Ottomans wiped out 1.5 million Armenians after which there was the long road to recovery beginning in Paris and elsewhere ...
By: Michael Boyajian
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The Lost Scriptures of Giza
- Enoch and the Origin of the World's Oldest Texts
- By: Jason Breshears
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
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Centuries after a cataclysmic depopulation of the world, mankind sought to replicate the one great monument that survived from the previous age. Pyramids were erected everywhere as colonies of survivors thrived, but none have matched the Great Pyramid of Giza in size and meaning. Its secrets are now uncovered and explored in this important groundbreaking book. This book also reveals: • Ancient traditions of the pyramid found in an extinct language. • An ancient body of teachings holding that Enoch was the architect of the Giza monuments before the Great Flood. • New discoveries of the...
By: Jason Breshears
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The Anunnaki
- The History and Legacy of the Ancient Mesopotamian Deities
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The ancient world was full of many fantastic cities and places, and like today’s major cities, the great ancient cities were hubs of trade, religion, and science. Writing was first invented in ancient cities, and many important scientific discoveries were also made in them, some of which are still used in the modern world. Among the many cities of the ancient world, Rome and Athens may come to mind first, but the city of Babylon in the land of Mesopotamia was already an ancient, venerated city when the others were still inconsequential settlements.
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Emperor Tiberius; Life and Reign
- By: Dan Wilson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Emperor Tiberius: Life and Reign offers a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of one of Rome’s most enigmatic emperors. Tiberius, who ruled from AD 14 to AD 37, has often been portrayed through the lens of his reclusive and autocratic later years, but this book aims to provide a balanced view, shedding light on both his achievements and controversies. From his birth into the prominent Claudian family and his early military successes to his complex relationships with Augustus and his mother Livia, Tiberius’ life is a tapestry of ambition, duty, and personal struggle. His rise to power ...
By: Dan Wilson
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Fall of Civilizations
- Stories of Greatness and Decline
- By: Paul Cooper
- Narrated by: Paul Cooper
- Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Across the centuries, we journey from the great empires of Mesopotamia to those of Khmer and Vijayanagara in Asia and Songhai in West Africa; from Byzantium to the Maya, Inca and Aztecs of Central America; from Roman Britain to Rapa Nui. With meticulous research, breathtaking insight and dazzling, empathic storytelling, historian and novelist Paul Cooper evokes the majesty and jeopardy of these ancient civilizations, and asks what it might have felt like for a person alive at the time to witness the end of their world.
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So perfect
- By Lilith Vala Xara on 07-25-24
By: Paul Cooper
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The Olympian Gods
- By: Henry M. Tichenor
- Narrated by: Oberon Michaels
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Henry Mulford Tichenor (1858 - 1922) was a writer and journalist, who was a very active free thinker in the early Twentieth Century. A special target of Tichenor was organized religion, which he viewed as an absurdly contrived cultural artefact. In The Olympian Gods he applies a critical scalpel to the religion of the ancient Greeks, which he regarded as an obvious precursor to Christianity.
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The History of the Armenian Speaking People, Third Edition
- By: Michael Boyajian
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Now in its Third Edition this work has improved text and images at a reduced paperback cost. The 6,000-year history of the Armenian people going back archaeological wine making finds in caves to some say Noah’s ark landing on the sacred Armenian mountain Ararat and co-existing with Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and even Ottomans. At one time the Armenians had a trading empire that went from India to Moscow. Then came catastrophe with the 1915 Genocide where the Ottomans wiped out 1.5 million Armenians after which there was the long road to recovery beginning in Paris and elsewhere ...
By: Michael Boyajian
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The Lost Scriptures of Giza
- Enoch and the Origin of the World's Oldest Texts
- By: Jason Breshears
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Centuries after a cataclysmic depopulation of the world, mankind sought to replicate the one great monument that survived from the previous age. Pyramids were erected everywhere as colonies of survivors thrived, but none have matched the Great Pyramid of Giza in size and meaning. Its secrets are now uncovered and explored in this important groundbreaking book. This book also reveals: • Ancient traditions of the pyramid found in an extinct language. • An ancient body of teachings holding that Enoch was the architect of the Giza monuments before the Great Flood. • New discoveries of the...
By: Jason Breshears
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The Anunnaki
- The History and Legacy of the Ancient Mesopotamian Deities
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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The ancient world was full of many fantastic cities and places, and like today’s major cities, the great ancient cities were hubs of trade, religion, and science. Writing was first invented in ancient cities, and many important scientific discoveries were also made in them, some of which are still used in the modern world. Among the many cities of the ancient world, Rome and Athens may come to mind first, but the city of Babylon in the land of Mesopotamia was already an ancient, venerated city when the others were still inconsequential settlements.
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Emperor Tiberius; Life and Reign
- By: Dan Wilson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Emperor Tiberius: Life and Reign offers a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of one of Rome’s most enigmatic emperors. Tiberius, who ruled from AD 14 to AD 37, has often been portrayed through the lens of his reclusive and autocratic later years, but this book aims to provide a balanced view, shedding light on both his achievements and controversies. From his birth into the prominent Claudian family and his early military successes to his complex relationships with Augustus and his mother Livia, Tiberius’ life is a tapestry of ambition, duty, and personal struggle. His rise to power ...
By: Dan Wilson
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Fall of Civilizations
- Stories of Greatness and Decline
- By: Paul Cooper
- Narrated by: Paul Cooper
- Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Across the centuries, we journey from the great empires of Mesopotamia to those of Khmer and Vijayanagara in Asia and Songhai in West Africa; from Byzantium to the Maya, Inca and Aztecs of Central America; from Roman Britain to Rapa Nui. With meticulous research, breathtaking insight and dazzling, empathic storytelling, historian and novelist Paul Cooper evokes the majesty and jeopardy of these ancient civilizations, and asks what it might have felt like for a person alive at the time to witness the end of their world.
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So perfect
- By Lilith Vala Xara on 07-25-24
By: Paul Cooper
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead
- By: E.A. Wallis Budge
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The Book of the Dead is the name for the ancient Egyptian funerary text, which was a description of the old Egyptian conception of the afterlife. It is a collection of hymns, spells, and instructions to allow the deceased to overcome obstacles in the afterlife.
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Caesar's Gallic Wars 58-50 BC
- Essential Histories
- By: Kate Gilliver
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Julius Caesar was one of the most ambitious and successful politicians of the late Roman Republic and his short but bloody conquest of the Celtic tribes led to the establishment of the Roman province of Gaul (modern France). Caesar's commentaries on his Gallic Wars provide us with the most detailed surviving eyewitness account of a campaign from antiquity. In this book, respected Roman military historian Kate Gilliver makes use of this account and other surviving evidence to consider the importance of the Gallic Wars.
By: Kate Gilliver
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UNBROKEN II
- From Alexander the Great and Hellenization to the Hasmoneans, Herod the Great, and the Romans in the Holy Land
- By: Janvier Chouteu, Janvier T. Chando, Janvier Chouteu-Chando, and others
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
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In "UNBROKEN II: From Alexander the Great and Hellenization to the Hasmoneans, Herod the Great, and the Romans in the Holy Land," the author takes the reader on a guided journey of the land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River that has been fought over more than any other real estate on earth. It covers half a millennium of the history of this territory variously described as "The Holy Land," The Promised Land," Israel, and Palestine. This challenging expedition made-simple portrays the domination of four Near Eastern Empires of the Holy Land before Alexander the Great ...
By: Janvier Chouteu, and others
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Women in the Valley of the Kings
- The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age
- By: Kathleen Sheppard
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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The history of Egyptology is often told as yet one more grand narrative of powerful men striving to seize the day and the precious artifacts for their competing homelands. But that is only half of the story. During the Golden Age of Exploration, there were women working and exploring before Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tut. Before men even conceived of claiming the story for themselves, women were working in Egypt to lay the groundwork for all future exploration.
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Alexander at the End of the World
- The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great
- By: Rachel Kousser
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
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By 330 B.C.E., Alexander the Great had reached the pinnacle of success. Or so it seemed. He had defeated the Persian ruler Darius III and seized the capital city of Persepolis. His exhausted and traumatized soldiers were ready to return home to Macedonia. Yet Alexander had other plans. He was determined to continue heading east to Afghanistan in search of his ultimate goal: to reach the end of the world.
By: Rachel Kousser
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A Day in the Life of the Maya
- History, Culture and Daily Life in the Mayan Empire
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
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Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world’s civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there has been a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose calendar has led many to speculate the world will end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends. The focus on the “doomsday” scenario, however, has overshadowed the Mayans’ true contribution.
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Celtic Mythology
- A Timeless Collection of Celtic Myths and Legends
- By: Adrian Danvers
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the magic of ancient legends with "Celtic Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Celtic Myths and Legends." This meticulously crafted guide invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Celtic myths and legends that have shaped the cultural heritage of the Celts. Meet the powerful gods and goddesses who reigned over the Celtic universe, from the benevolent Dagda to the fierce Morrigan, each deity offering profound insights into the values, fears, and aspirations of the ancient Celts. Delve into the adventures of legendary heroes like Cú Chulainn, whose exploits are as heroic as they are tragic, and encounter mystical creatures that embody the magic and mystery of Celtic folklore.
By: Adrian Danvers
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The Zend Avesta
- A Beginner's Guide: The Essentials of Zoroastrian Theology
- By: Tanya Manek
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
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Unlock the secrets of an ancient faith with "The Zend Avesta: A Beginner's Guide: The Essentials of Zoroastrian Theology." This captivating guide offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the profound teachings and rich heritage of Zoroastrianism. Perfect for both newcomers and those seeking a deeper understanding, this book illuminates the core principles that have shaped one of the world’s oldest religions. Delve into Dualism: Discover the fundamental battle between Ahura Mazda, the god of light and wisdom, and Angra Mainyu, the spirit of darkness and chaos. Understand how ...
By: Tanya Manek
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Cassiodorus
- A Beginner's Guide: Legacy of a Roman Scholar
- By: Matthew Raiford
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
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Cassiodorus: A Beginner's Guide: Legacy of a Roman Scholar Unlock the captivating world of Cassiodorus, a pivotal figure who bridged the gap between the classical past and the medieval future. This book is your gateway to understanding the life and legacy of a man whose contributions have shaped Western civilization. Step into a rich historical tapestry as you explore the life of Cassiodorus, a Roman statesman who seamlessly transitioned to a monastic scholar. His journey through the fall of Rome and the rise of medieval Europe is a tale of resilience, innovation, and enduring wisdom. ...
By: Matthew Raiford
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The Iron Age: A History from Beginning to End
- Prehistory
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr
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This book delves into the Iron Age, exploring its origins, its rapid dissemination, and the profound transformations it brought to human societies. This is the story of how iron reshaped the ancient world.
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Ancient Syria
- A Captivating Guide from the Eblaites and Akkadians through the Arameans and Assyrians to the Seleucids, Romans, and Byzantines
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
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A pivotal crossroads of trade and culture, ancient Syria was an exhilarating and revolutionary place. Syria has always been a volatile land rocked by forces competing for power. Yet, it gave birth to the world’s first library and the first purely alphabetic writing system. An exciting epicenter of early Christianity flourished in Antioch and Damascus.
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The Pleiadians Files - Hidden and Ancient Records
- By: Dace Allen
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
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THE PLEIADIANS ARE REAL. The truth is embedded in our global spiritual history. From Asia to Africa to Europe, and from Polynesia to the Americas, astute and educated people have always placed great importance on the Pleiades. IN FACT, PAST CULTURES HAVE VENERATED THEM. That may seem strange, since the Pleiades are a small cluster in the night sky. Throughout many centuries of ancient beliefs and practices, the Pleiades were (and still are) superior, even godlike beings. In fact, the Pleiadians have been with us since earliest times. WAS THE TRUTH DELIBERATELY HIDDEN FROM US? This book is ...
By: Dace Allen