History audiobooks

La Historia De Coca-Cola

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

La Historia de Coca-Cola es un fascinante viaje a través del tiempo que revela cómo una simple fórmula de jarabe, creada por el farmacéutico John Stith Pemberton en 1886, se convirtió en la bebida más reconocida y consumida del mundo. Este libro ofrece una narrativa detallada y cautivadora que explora los humildes comienzos de Coca-Cola, su... Read more

The World Is Always Coming to an End

By: Carlo Rotella

Narrated by: Carlo Rotella

Length: 9 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

This is an audiobook version of this book. 

An urban neighborhood remakes itself every day—and unmakes itself, too. Houses and stores and streets define it in one way. But it’s also people—the people who make it their home, some eagerly, others grudgingly. A neighborhood can thrive or it can decline, and neighbors move in and move out.... Read more

The Disappearance of the USS Thresher: The History of the American Nuclear Submarine that Sank at the Height of the Cold War

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Michelle Humphries

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Given that there’s such little margin for error in a submersible, many submarine losses remain sources of intrigue and mystery, and few rival the disappearance of the USS Thresher in that regard. In 1963, the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States was at its peak, as the Cuban Missile Crisis the previous year had brought the... Read more

Mythology and Religion in Ancient Babylon: The History of Babylonian Legends and Religious Practices

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Steve Knupp

Length: 1 hour 46 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Erwin Rommel and the Afrika Korps: The History of Nazi Germany’s Most Famous Commander and Army during World War II

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Bill Caufield

Length: 3 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

One of his biographers called him “a complex man: a born leader, a brilliant soldier, a devoted husband, a proud father; intelligent, instinctive, brave, compassionate, vain, egotistical, and arrogant.” As that description suggests, every account of Erwin Rommel’s life must address what appears to be its inherent contradictions. Fittingly, and... Read more

Salamis and Actium: The History of the Ancient World’s Most Famous Naval Battles

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Victoria Woodson

Length: 3 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

When the Spartans’ famous and sacrificial stand at the Battle of Thermopylae ended during the Second Persian War, the Athenian fleet was forced to fall back, and Xerxes’ massive Persian army marched unopposed into Greece before advancing on Athens. The Greek armies were scattered and unable to face the might of Persia, so Athens was forced to do... Read more

Early Rome, from the Foundation of the City to its Destruction (Unabridged)

By: Wilhelm Ihne

Narrated by: Valerie Scott

Length: 6 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

In the annals of history, the rise and fall of Rome stands as an epic tale of triumph and tragedy. Wilhelm Ihne's "Early Rome" delves into the formative years of this legendary civilization, from its humble beginnings as a small settlement on the banks of the Tiber to its eventual destruction at the hands of barbarian hordes. Through meticulous... Read more

The Byzantine Empire (Unabridged)

By: Edward Foord

Narrated by: Jennifer Luechtefeld, Jennifer Williams & Laton...

Length: 14 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

In the annals of history, the Byzantine Empire stands as a beacon of civilization, a testament to the enduring legacy of Rome. From its humble beginnings as the eastern half of the Roman Empire, Byzantium rose to become a vibrant and prosperous realm that spanned centuries and continents. In this captivating audiobook, Edward Foord takes us on... Read more

My Bondage and My Freedom (Unabridged)

By: Frederick Douglass

Narrated by: William Fernandez

Length: 11 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

In the gripping memoir, "My Bondage and My Freedom," Frederick Douglass, a former slave, recounts his harrowing journey from the depths of slavery to the heights of freedom. With unflinching honesty, he exposes the horrors of the plantation system, the brutality of slave masters, and the resilience of the human spirit. Douglass's powerful... Read more

Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV (Unabridged)

By: Francis Parkman

Narrated by: Geraldine Espy, Blanca Gamboa & Erin Fane

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the heart of the 17th century, as the sun of Louis XIV's reign cast its golden rays across France, a remarkable figure emerged in the distant land of New France: Count Frontenac. A seasoned soldier and a skilled diplomat, Frontenac's arrival marked a turning point in the history of the colony. Under his leadership, New France embarked on a... Read more

A Book of American Explorers (Unabridged)

By: Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Narrated by: Ann Teague, Brady Baim & Randy Anselm

Length: 9 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

In the annals of American history, the intrepid explorers who ventured into uncharted territories hold a place of honor. From the daring voyages of Christopher Columbus to the westward expansion led by Lewis and Clark, their stories are filled with adventure, discovery, and the indomitable spirit of exploration. "A Book of American Explorers"... Read more

Underwriters of the United States

By: Hannah Farber

Narrated by: Linda Jones

Length: 10 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Unassuming but formidable, American maritime insurers used their position at the pinnacle of global trade to shape the new nation. The international information they gathered and the capital they generated enabled them to play central roles in state building and economic development. During the Revolution, they helped the U.S. negotiate foreign... Read more

The Search for God and Guinness

By: Stephen Mansfield

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 8 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

The history of Guinness, one of the world’s most famous brands, reveals the noble heights and generosity of a great family and an innovative business.It began in Ireland in the mid 1700s. The water in Ireland, indeed throughout Europe, was famously undrinkable, and the gin and whiskey that took its place devastated civil society. It was a... Read more

Hospital Sketches

By: Louisa May Alcott

Narrated by: Anne Hancock

Length: 2 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

In the novel Little Women, Mr. March goes off to war. But in real life, it was Jo March (Louisa May Alcott herself, an avowed abolitionist) who traveled to Washington to nurse Northern soldiers. This is Alcott’s memoir but she chose to use the pseudonym “Tribulation Periwinkle” to tell her story.Despite the subject matter, her account is full of... Read more

A Word Is Not a Sparrow

By: various authors, Barry Abrams, Sholem Yankev Ab...

Narrated by: Barry Abrams, Andrea Emmes, Jennifer Jill Araya...

Length: 5 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Artists in Ukraine have lost their livelihoods. The Ukraine Audiobook Relief Project was launched to support artists in Ukraine whose lives are threatened because of war.It is a fundamental aspect of war to suppress story, language, and culture. Moved by this crisis of culture, members of PANA (the Professional Audiobook Narrators Association)... Read more

How to Be Queer

By: Sarah Nooter

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

Length: 3 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

The idea of sexual fluidity may seem new, but it is at least as old as the ancient Greeks, who wrote about queer experiences with remarkable frankness, wit, and insight. How to Be Queer is an infatuating collection of these writings about desire, love, and lust between men, between women, and between humans and gods, in lucid and lively new... Read more

Occult Germany

By: Christopher McIntosh

Narrated by: Michael Moynihan

Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

• Examines the survival and revival of the old pre-Christian gods, investigates prehistoric sacred sites, and reveals ancient shamanic traditions

• Looks at Rosicrucianism and the distinctive Germanic forms of astrology, alchemy, and the Kabbalah

• Discusses German poets, philosophers, and mystics, such as Dr. Johann Faust, Wolfram von Eschenbach,... Read more

Hitler and Poland

By: Norman Ridley

Narrated by: Michael Page

Length: 9 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Following the end of the First World War, Poland was wedged uncomfortably between the two dominant nations of Germany and the Soviet Union. Poland was obliged to plot and negotiate to try and prevent them from realizing their ambitions to eviscerate the country.



As well as bitter ethnic battles between Germany and Poland for the political control... Read more

Under the Dome

By: Alan M. Hantman

Narrated by: Peter Lerman

Length: 10 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

The domed US Capitol Building is recognized around the world as America's most iconic symbol, the forum for representative democracy, and the physical stage for the transfer of executive power. As the United States grew in size and complexity, the Capitol was built, rebuilt, enlarged, and extended many times under the direction of the few who... Read more

The Giza Power Plant

By: Christopher Dunn

Narrated by: D. Cash Keahey

Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Did a highly advanced civilization exist in prehistory? Is the Giza Pyramid a remnant of their technology? Then, what was the power source that fueled such a civilization? The technology of harmonic resonance, claims renowned master craftsman and engineer Christopher Dunn. In a brilliant piece of reverse engineering based on twenty years of... Read more

Heart of American Darkness

By: Robert G. Parkinson

Narrated by: Shawn Compton

Length: 15 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

An acclaimed historian captures the true nature of imperialism in early America, demonstrating how the frontier shaped the nation.



We are divided over the history of the United States, and one of the central dividing lines is the frontier. Was it a site of heroism? Or was it where the full force of an all-powerful empire was brought to bear on... Read more

Lance Armstrong: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Lance Armstrong, amerikanische Radsportlegende und polarisierende Figur: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Taking London

By: Martin Dugard

Narrated by: Samuel Roukin

Length: 10 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

From Martin Dugard, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Bill O'Reilly's Killing series—with more than 12 million copies sold—comes a soaring account of England's desperate fight to fend off German invasion.

Great Britain, summer 1940. The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Adolf Hitler’s powerful armies... Read more

Homewaters

By: David B. Williams

Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross

Length: 9 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed... Read more