Author: Andrew Sachs Narrator: Norman Davies Length: 9 hours and 10 minutes Version: Abridged ⭐ 4.2 out of 5 stars 152 reviews Here is the best-selling and controversial history of the British Isles, including Ireland, from the author of Europe: A History. Emphasizing long-standing European connections and positing a possible break-up of the United Kingdom,…
Author: Bettany Hughes Narrator: Hachette Audio Length: 24 hours and 35 minutes Version: Unabridged ⭐ 4.4 out of 5 stars 703 reviews Istanbul has long been a place where stories and histories collide, where perception is as potent as fact. From the Koran to Shakespeare, this city with three names – Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul –…
Author: William Carlsen Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Length: 16 hours and 35 minutes Version: Unabridged ⭐ 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,116 reviews “Thrilling…. A captivating history of two men who dramatically changed their contemporaries’ view of the past.” (Kirkus) In 1839 rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of…
Author: Anthony A. Barrett Narrator: John Telfer Length: 10 hours and 49 minutes Version: Unabridged ⭐ 4.3 out of 5 stars 76 reviews This gripping audiobook narrated by John Telfer provides an authoritative history of Rome’s Great Fire and the lasting harm it inflicted on the Roman Empire According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero…
Author: Thomas R. Martin Narrator: John Lescault Length: 12 hours and 59 minutes Version: Unabridged ⭐ 4.5 out of 5 stars 542 reviews In this compact yet comprehensive history of ancient Greece, Thomas R. Martin brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century BC. Focusing on the development of the…
Author: Andrew Lawler Narrator: James Lurie Length: 16 hours and 2 minutes Version: Unabridged ⭐ 4.5 out of 5 stars 354 reviews A spellbinding history of the hidden world below the Holy City – a saga of biblical treasures, intrepid explorers, and political upheaval “A sweeping tale of archaeological exploits and their cultural and political…
Author: Ann R. Williams – editor Narrator: Douglas Preston – introduction Length: 14 hours and 19 minutes Version: Unabridged ⭐ 4.7 out of 5 stars 307 reviews Blending high adventure with history, this chronicle of 100 astonishing discoveries from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the fabulous “Lost City of the Monkey God” tells incredible stories…
Author: Neil MacGregor Narrator: BBC Audio Length: 22 hours and 16 minutes Version: Original recording ⭐ 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,823 reviews In 2010, the BBC and the British Museum embarked on an ambitious project: to tell the story of 2,000,000 years of human history using 100 objects selected from the museum’s vast and…
Author: Captivating History Narrator: Length: Version: ⭐ 4.1 out of 5 stars 94 reviews King Midas turned everything he touched into gold. Shahmaran was a being of infinite knowledge who helped create the world’s first doctor. What did they have in common? Ancient Turkey was a land of myth and mystery, but its secrets are…
Author: Captivating History Narrator: Length: Version: ⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars 65 reviews Embark on a journey through the heart and soul of America with this captivating exploration of a state whose history vibrates through the cities and whispers in the bayous. This narrative isn’t just a recount of events; it’s an immersive voyage…