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Bestsellers
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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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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
- Unabridged
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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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Cleopatra
- A Life
- By: Stacy Schiff
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt....
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Approach this book with caution
- By GolfZilla on 12-02-10
By: Stacy Schiff
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Papyrus
- The Invention of Books in the Ancient World
- By: Irene Vallejo, Charlotte Whittle - translator
- Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
- Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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A rich exploration of the importance of books and libraries in the ancient world that highlights how humanity’s obsession with the printed word has echoed throughout the ages—from one of Spain’s most celebrated authors....
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Great read
- By Hunter Pechin on 12-15-22
By: Irene Vallejo, and others
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Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories of Egyptian Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters
- Classical Mythology Series, Book 8
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Oliver Hunt
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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For eons, the wisdom cultivated by the Egyptian people has been extolled time and time again. These timeless myths are fountains of insight and, many would argue, beacons of light that can shatter the darkness of ignorance. Listen to learn more....
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botched telling of beautiful myths
- By Serena on 05-04-21
By: Scott Lewis
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African Origin of Civilization - The Myth or Reality
- By: Cheikh Anta Diop
- Narrated by: Frank Block
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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This classic presents historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence to support the theory that ancient Egypt was a black civilization....
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History told from an honest point
- By Lee on 12-19-21
By: Cheikh Anta Diop
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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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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
- Unabridged
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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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Cleopatra
- A Life
- By: Stacy Schiff
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt....
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Approach this book with caution
- By GolfZilla on 12-02-10
By: Stacy Schiff
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Papyrus
- The Invention of Books in the Ancient World
- By: Irene Vallejo, Charlotte Whittle - translator
- Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
- Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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A rich exploration of the importance of books and libraries in the ancient world that highlights how humanity’s obsession with the printed word has echoed throughout the ages—from one of Spain’s most celebrated authors....
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Great read
- By Hunter Pechin on 12-15-22
By: Irene Vallejo, and others
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Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories of Egyptian Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters
- Classical Mythology Series, Book 8
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Oliver Hunt
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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For eons, the wisdom cultivated by the Egyptian people has been extolled time and time again. These timeless myths are fountains of insight and, many would argue, beacons of light that can shatter the darkness of ignorance. Listen to learn more....
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botched telling of beautiful myths
- By Serena on 05-04-21
By: Scott Lewis
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African Origin of Civilization - The Myth or Reality
- By: Cheikh Anta Diop
- Narrated by: Frank Block
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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This classic presents historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence to support the theory that ancient Egypt was a black civilization....
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History told from an honest point
- By Lee on 12-19-21
By: Cheikh Anta Diop
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The Ancient Celts, Second Edition
- By: Barry Cunliffe
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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This fully updated edition of Barry Cunliffe's classic study of the ancient Celtic world presents new finds, new ways of using DNA records to understand Celtic origins, and new ideas about the proto-urban nature of early chieftains' strongholds....
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Missing the foundation and migration from the steppe and the Tuatha Dé Dannan
- By cpdb on 03-15-20
By: Barry Cunliffe
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The Good Kings
- Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World
- By: Kara Cooney
- Narrated by: Kara Cooney
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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This provocative narrative explores the lives of five remarkable pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3,000-year empire and its meaning today....
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Ancient Egypt as Metaphor for the Trump Administration
- By Orlando R. Murgado on 12-09-21
By: Kara Cooney
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Cleopatra
- The Queen Who Challenged Rome and Conquered Eternity
- By: Alberto Angela
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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One of Italy’s most revered cultural figures reconstructs the extraordinary life of the legendary Cleopatra at the height of her power in this epic story of passion, intrigue, betrayal, and war....
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Wonderfully written and read.
- By Amazon Customer on 09-09-22
By: Alberto Angela
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Origins of the Sphinx
- Celestial Guardian of Pre-Pharaonic Civilization
- By: Robert M. Schoch PhD, Robert Bauval
- Narrated by: Micah Hanks
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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No other monument in the world evokes mystery like the Great Sphinx of Giza. It has survived the harsh climate of Egypt for thousands of years and will remain long after our own civilization is gone. According to orthodox Egyptology, the Sphinx was built around 2500 BCE....
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The Truth is Out There
- By nasamike on 04-15-21
By: Robert M. Schoch PhD, and others
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead
- The Papyrus of Ani in the British Museum
- By: E.A. Wallis Budge
- Narrated by: Chris Matthews
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Egyptian Book of the Dead," translated by E.A. Wallis Budge, is a pivotal work that opened the ancient Egyptian world of the afterlife to the West.
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- A Journey Through History's Greatest Treasures
- By: Bettany Hughes
- Narrated by: Bettany Hughes
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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An immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history....
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Excellent reading
- By Z. Christian on 06-19-24
By: Bettany Hughes
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Ramesses the Great
- Egypt's King of Kings
- By: Toby Wilkinson
- Narrated by: Robbie Stevens
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Internationally acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson presents the life, dramatic reign, and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great, with lessons for the present...
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Great stuff. Minimal notes.
- By Raymond Smith on 05-18-23
By: Toby Wilkinson
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The Woman Who Would Be King
- Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt
- By: Kara Cooney
- Narrated by: Kara Cooney
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Hatshepsut's failure to produce a male heir was ultimately the twist of fate that paved the way for her improbable rule as a cross-dressing king....
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Overt Agenda
- By Kindle Customer on 04-14-19
By: Kara Cooney
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Awakening Osiris
- The Spiritual Keys to the Egyptian Book of the Dead
- By: Normandi Ellis
- Narrated by: Tegan Ashton Cohan
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead is one of the oldest and greatest classics of Western spirituality. This new version approaches the Book of the Dead as a profound spiritual text capable of speaking to us today....
By: Normandi Ellis
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Ancient Egypt
- Light of the World, Volume 1
- By: Gerald Massey
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Length: 33 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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No one ever understood the mythology and ritual of Ancient Egypt so well as Gerald Massey since the time of the ancient philosophers of Egypt. This audiobook is one of the best when it comes down to Egyptian mythology, occultism, and interpretation. It's a standard work no one wants to miss....
By: Gerald Massey
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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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Women in the Valley of the Kings upends the grand male narrative of Egyptian exploration and shows how a group of courageous women charted unknown territory and changed the field of Egyptology forever.
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A wonderful look at some forgotten women
- By Red-Haired Ash on 09-23-24
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The Writing of the Gods
- The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone
- By: Edward Dolnick
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Two rival geniuses race to decode the writing on one of the world’s most famous documents - the Rosetta Stone....
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Hieroglyphs For The People
- By Spike on 01-15-22
By: Edward Dolnick
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Tutankhamun and the Tomb That Changed the World
- By: Bob Brier PhD
- Narrated by: Christopher Douyard
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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It is often thought that the story of Tutankhamun ended when the thousands of items discovered by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon were transported to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and put on display. But there is far more to the story....
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Excellent book; performance stumbles
- By Sarah on 03-27-23
By: Bob Brier PhD
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Egyptian Mythology
- Fascinating Myths and Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monster from the Ancient Egyptian Mythology
- By: Simon Lopez
- Narrated by: Neil Hamilton
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know that Egyptians had over 2000 gods and goddesses? To understand how the ancient Egyptians saw the world around them, we begin our journey by exploring their beliefs of how the world and man came to be....
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Ancient Egypt Mythology
- By Cindy Lawrence on 04-26-21
By: Simon Lopez
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead
- The Papyrus of Ani
- By: E. A. Wallis Budge
- Narrated by: Matthew Schmitz
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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The Papyrus of Ani is a papyrus manuscript in the form of a scroll with cursive hieroglyphs and color illustrations that was created c.1250 BCE during the 19th Dynasty of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt....
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Great book to help you understand…
- By Kenneth H. on 10-04-23
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The Buried
- An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution
- By: Peter Hessler
- Narrated by: Peter Hessler
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawn by a fascination with Egypt's rich history and culture, Peter Hessler moved with his wife and twin daughters to Cairo in 2011. He wanted to learn Arabic, explore Cairo's neighborhoods, and visit the legendary archaeological digs of Upper Egypt....
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A Fascinating, Funny, and Moving Account of Egypt
- By Jefferson on 07-23-19
By: Peter Hessler
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Revolution for Dummies
- By: Bassem Youssef
- Narrated by: Bassem Youssef
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Jon Stewart of the Arabic World" chronicles his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist, and offers crucial insight into the Arab Spring, the Egyptian Revolution, and more....
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The Jon Stewart of the Middle East
- By Rachel on 10-17-17
By: Bassem Youssef
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Egypt, Greece, and Rome
- Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean
- By: Charles Freeman
- Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
- Length: 32 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Long sources of mystery, imagination, and inspiration, the myths and history of the ancient Mediterranean have given rise to artistic, religious, cultural, and intellectual traditions....
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A well done academic intro done in audio
- By Frank on 10-12-14
By: Charles Freeman
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The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean
- By: M. Doreal
- Narrated by: Josef Kent
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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The history of the Emerald Tablets is strange and beyond the belief of modern scientists. Their antiquity is stupendous, dating back some 36,000 years B.C....
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Intriguing
- By Anonymous User on 08-17-23
By: M. Doreal
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The Earl and the Pharaoh
- From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun
- By: The Countess of Carnarvon
- Narrated by: The Countess of Carnarvon
- Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Bestselling author the Countess of Carnarvon tells the thrilling behind-the-scenes story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun on its centennial, and explores the unparalleled life of family ancestor George Herbert—the famed Egyptologist....
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Plodding Family History…Akin to Listening to Paint Dry
- By J. Willis-Opalenik on 10-31-23
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Uncovering Egyptian Mythology
- Mythology Collection, Book 5
- By: Lucas Russo
- Narrated by: Jared Zak
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Uncovering Egyptian Mythology is more than just a book that will teach you about a country. It's a comprehensive guide that will transport you back to a country that is the only remaining ancient wonder in the world....
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Easy to follow and learn.
- By Luis Tran on 03-28-23
By: Lucas Russo
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Egyptomania
- Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs
- By: Bob Brier PhD
- Narrated by: Christopher Douyard
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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What is it about ancient Egypt that breeds such obsession and imitation? Egyptomania explores the burning fascination with all things Egyptian and the events that fanned the flames....
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Egyptomania: Gasping for Breath Edition
- By GunstarKid33 on 05-31-23
By: Bob Brier PhD
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Out of Egypt
- A Memoir
- By: André Aciman
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Call Me By Your Name, Out of Egypt is a richly colored memoir chronicling the exploits of a flamboyant Jewish family, from its bold arrival in cosmopolitan Alexandria to its defeated exodus three generations later....
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Perfect match
- By Bob on 06-24-23
By: André Aciman
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A World Beneath the Sands
- The Golden Age of Egyptology
- By: Toby Wilkinson
- Narrated by: Graeme Malcolm
- Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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A thrilling history of the West’s scramble for the riches of ancient Egypt by the foremost Egyptologist of our time....
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An entrancing listen, fascinating History
- By L. Ford Ballard, Jr. on 01-27-21
By: Toby Wilkinson
New releases
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Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt
- Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs
- By: Christopher Dunn
- Narrated by: Michael Moynihan
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today. Drawing together the results of more than 30 years of research and nine field study journeys to Egypt, Christopher Dunn presents a stunning stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statue of Ramses II at Luxor and the fallen crowns that lay at its feet.
By: Christopher Dunn
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Ramesses
- A Captivating Guide to Ramses II and His Impact on the New Kingdom and Ancient Egypt
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the astonishing life of Ramesses II, the most celebrated pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Ramesses delves into the reign of this iconic ruler, revealing his monumental achievements, military conquests, and enduring legacy.
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Neftis Diosa - Egipcia de la Muerte
- By: Cesar Marcus
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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La mitología egipcia, rica en simbolismos, a menudo ha sido vista a través del prisma de la religión, el poder y las relaciones humanas en el antiguo Egipto. En el siglo XXI, el redescubrimiento y reinterpretación de figuras mitológicas, incluidos los dioses egipcios, ha permitido que estas historias puedan leerse desde nuevas perspectivas que abordan temas de género, poder y fluidez sexual. La estructura rígida y patriarcal que muchas veces se ha proyectado sobre las mitologías antiguas no puede desvincularse de las visiones culturales que han predominado en las interpretaciones ...
By: Cesar Marcus
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Hyksos
- A Captivating Guide to the Conquerors of Ancient Egypt Who Ruled During the Fifteenth Dynasty (Ancient Egyptian History)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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How did a group of foreigners take control of northern Egypt and rule for over a century? Where did they come from? What mark did they leave on Egypt? The story of the Hyksos is one of conquest, culture, and lasting impact. This audiobook provides an easy-to-understand history of the Hyksos dynasty, telling the story of people from West Asia who took power during a time of chaos in Egypt. It explores the clashes between the Hyksos and Egyptians, their rule, and the cultural changes they brought. Learn about the innovations the Hyksos introduced that helped shape Egypt into a powerful empire.
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The Ptolemaic Kingdom
- A Brief Guide to Egypt's Last Pharaonic Dynasty
- By: Ben Egginton
- Narrated by: Thomas Mitchell
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The final dynasty of pharaonic Egypt was born with the death of one of the most famous men in the ancient world – Alexander the Great – and died with the dramatic suicide of one of antiquity’s most famous women – Cleopatra. The Ptolemies ruled over Egypt for almost three hundred years and ushered in the final period of Egyptian greatness by establishing the most powerful empire in the eastern Mediterranean. But they were Greek, not Egyptian, and attempted to justify their rule by merging Greek and Egyptian culture and embracing pharaonic traditions.
By: Ben Egginton
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Beyond the Sphinx
- Intriguing Facts About Egypt's Pyramids
- By: Samuel Eldridge
- Narrated by: Joseph Clark
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to "Beyond the Sphinx: Intriguing Facts About Egypt's Pyramids," a captivating journey into one of the most enigmatic and awe-inspiring civilizations in human history. The pyramids of Egypt have stood for millennia as towering testaments to the ingenuity, ambition, and spiritual depth of the ancient Egyptians. These monumental structures, shrouded in mystery and legend, continue to fascinate and inspire scholars, adventurers, and dreamers alike.
By: Samuel Eldridge
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Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt
- Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs
- By: Christopher Dunn
- Narrated by: Michael Moynihan
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today. Drawing together the results of more than 30 years of research and nine field study journeys to Egypt, Christopher Dunn presents a stunning stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statue of Ramses II at Luxor and the fallen crowns that lay at its feet.
By: Christopher Dunn
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Ramesses
- A Captivating Guide to Ramses II and His Impact on the New Kingdom and Ancient Egypt
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the astonishing life of Ramesses II, the most celebrated pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Ramesses delves into the reign of this iconic ruler, revealing his monumental achievements, military conquests, and enduring legacy.
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Neftis Diosa - Egipcia de la Muerte
- By: Cesar Marcus
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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La mitología egipcia, rica en simbolismos, a menudo ha sido vista a través del prisma de la religión, el poder y las relaciones humanas en el antiguo Egipto. En el siglo XXI, el redescubrimiento y reinterpretación de figuras mitológicas, incluidos los dioses egipcios, ha permitido que estas historias puedan leerse desde nuevas perspectivas que abordan temas de género, poder y fluidez sexual. La estructura rígida y patriarcal que muchas veces se ha proyectado sobre las mitologías antiguas no puede desvincularse de las visiones culturales que han predominado en las interpretaciones ...
By: Cesar Marcus
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Hyksos
- A Captivating Guide to the Conquerors of Ancient Egypt Who Ruled During the Fifteenth Dynasty (Ancient Egyptian History)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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How did a group of foreigners take control of northern Egypt and rule for over a century? Where did they come from? What mark did they leave on Egypt? The story of the Hyksos is one of conquest, culture, and lasting impact. This audiobook provides an easy-to-understand history of the Hyksos dynasty, telling the story of people from West Asia who took power during a time of chaos in Egypt. It explores the clashes between the Hyksos and Egyptians, their rule, and the cultural changes they brought. Learn about the innovations the Hyksos introduced that helped shape Egypt into a powerful empire.
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The Ptolemaic Kingdom
- A Brief Guide to Egypt's Last Pharaonic Dynasty
- By: Ben Egginton
- Narrated by: Thomas Mitchell
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The final dynasty of pharaonic Egypt was born with the death of one of the most famous men in the ancient world – Alexander the Great – and died with the dramatic suicide of one of antiquity’s most famous women – Cleopatra. The Ptolemies ruled over Egypt for almost three hundred years and ushered in the final period of Egyptian greatness by establishing the most powerful empire in the eastern Mediterranean. But they were Greek, not Egyptian, and attempted to justify their rule by merging Greek and Egyptian culture and embracing pharaonic traditions.
By: Ben Egginton
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Beyond the Sphinx
- Intriguing Facts About Egypt's Pyramids
- By: Samuel Eldridge
- Narrated by: Joseph Clark
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to "Beyond the Sphinx: Intriguing Facts About Egypt's Pyramids," a captivating journey into one of the most enigmatic and awe-inspiring civilizations in human history. The pyramids of Egypt have stood for millennia as towering testaments to the ingenuity, ambition, and spiritual depth of the ancient Egyptians. These monumental structures, shrouded in mystery and legend, continue to fascinate and inspire scholars, adventurers, and dreamers alike.
By: Samuel Eldridge