History audiobooks

Rosalind Franklin: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Lea Pfeiffer

Narrated by: Lea Pfeiffer

Length: 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Rosalind Franklin, Chemikerin und Pionierin der Genforschung: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

El arte de la guerra

By: Sun Tzu

Narrated by: Víctor Viedma

Length: 1 hour 11 minutes

Abridged: No

El tratado que ha inspirado a estrategas, políticos y escuelas de negocios en una nueva versión directa del chino. Traducción de David Sevillano López Desde hace unos dos mil quinientos años, El arte de la guerra de Sun Tzu ha proporcionado consejos a líderes y estrategas sobre las mejores tácticas en el campo de batalla, el manejo de los... Read more

Little Women Podcast Ranking Little Women Adaptations

By: Niina Niskanen & Christina Scott

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen & Christina Scott

Length: 3 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

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History of Florence and of the affairs of Italy

By: Niccolò Machiavelli

Narrated by: Andrew Jackson

Length: 16 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

"History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a seminal work in the realm of historical writing and political theory. It was written by Machiavelli during the early 16th century and offers a detailed account of the history of Florence and Italy during his lifetime. Machiavelli's work delves into the intricate... Read more

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

By: David Hume

Narrated by: Anna Isaksen

Length: 4 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover Hume's Enquiry: Unlock Your Mind
Dive into David Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding and embark on an enlightening journey into the workings of the human mind. This isn't just a philosophical treatise; it's a guide to questioning and understanding the very fabric of reality.
Hume simplifies complex notions like cause and... Read more

Otto Hahn: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Otto Hahn, German physicist and discoverer of atomic fission: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

Homenatge a Catalunya

By: George Orwell

Narrated by: Roger Batalla

Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

L'edició definitiva de l'assaig de George Orwell sobre la Guerra Civil Espanyola, prologat per Miquel Berga i amb una nova traducció a càrrec de Jordi Ainaud. Homenatge a Catalunya és una obra imprescindible per conèixer aspectes essencials de la Guerra Civil Espanyola. El relat d'Orwell ha esdevingut un testimoni únic que recull les seves... Read more

Jeanne d'Arc: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Jeanne d'Arc, auch bekannt als die Heilige Johanna von Orleans, Kämpferin für die Freiheit Frankreichs: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Die Griechische Mythologie: Eine fesselnde Einführung in die Welt der griechischen Mythen, Götter und Göttinnen

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Marko Kraft

Length: 5 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Die griechische Mythologie beeinflusst uns noch heute. Wussten Sie zum Beispiel, dass der Name der berühmten Sportmarke Nike ursprünglich vom Namen der griechischen Göttin des Sieges abgeleitet worden ist?Die griechische Mythologie gehört zweifellos zu den bekanntesten Legenden der Welt. Wie die meisten Menschen hatten auch die Olympier mit... Read more

Race and Education

By: Kalwant Bhopal

Narrated by: Kalwant Bhopal

Length: 6 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

Why is our education system unequal?
How does race play a part?
Is Britain still institutionally racist?

Education remains the greatest indicator of life chances in Britain. What we study, where we study, and how long for shape all aspects of our lives. Our careers, our long-term health, our wealth and security are all... Read more

Lech Walesa: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Lech Walesa, unionist and Polish president: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

Hans-Dietrich Genscher: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Hans-Dietrich Genscher, langjähriger deutscher Außenminister: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

The Constitution of the Confederate States of America

By: Founding Fathers

Narrated by: John Riddle

Length: 52 minutes

Abridged: No

The book containing the Constitution of the Confederate States of America serves as a pivotal historical document, encapsulating the legal and governmental framework intended to govern the Confederacy during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Crafted in 1861 by representatives from states that seceded from the Union, this Constitution mirrors... Read more

Inca History: 500 Interesting Facts About Incas

By: Ahoy Publications

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

Length: 1 hour 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the mysteries of Inca history with 500 fascinating facts!Come along with us as we explore Inca history, from the rise of the Inca civilization in the 1200s to its decline in the 1500s.Discover the inner workings of their political and social structures, their spiritual beliefs, and their unique burial customs.Uncover their clothing and... Read more

Stories from Kathasaritasagara series -7

By: Anusha HS

Narrated by: Anusha HS

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The book Kathasaritsagara has been created by Soma Deva. It consists of 21,500 shlokas.This book Kathasaritsagara has been divided into 18 lambakaas, and those 18 lambakaas are still more divided into 125 Tharanga's.Some lambakaas are very big, while some are very small.If there are 115 Shlokas in the 11th Lambaka, there are around 4925 Shlokas... Read more

The Battle of Myriokephalon: The History of the Byzantine Empire’s Last Campaign to Take Anatolia from the Seljuk Turks

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: KC Wayman

Length: 1 hour 43 minutes

Abridged: No

The Byzantine Empire existed for over a thousand years, with a history spanning from the division of the Roman Empire in 395 until the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. It was formed from the previous Eastern Roman Empire, and during its long existence, the Byzantine inhabitants were very proud to call themselves Romans. However,... Read more

Abridgment of The Oqual Cycle: The 84-Year Rhythm of Human Civilization (2023) - Abridged

By: Amjad Farooq

Narrated by: Amjad Farooq

Length: 18 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Today, almost every nation is teetering on the brink of a societal meltdown as it finds itself in the midst of a sociopolitical upheaval, the like of which has not hitherto been witnessed in our lifetime.Yet, hardly anyone realizes that like a winter that returns every year, such a concerted turmoil across the globe is also periodic due to what... Read more

Brandy Station and the March to Gettysburg: The History of the Confederate Invasion of Pennsylvania Before the Biggest Battle of the Civil War

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 2 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

As Lee’s army moved into Pennsylvania, Stuart’s cavalry screened his movements, thereby engaging in the more traditional cavalry roles, but it’s widely believed that he was still smarting over the results of June 9. As a result, many historians think it likely that he had already planned to remove the negative effect of Brandy Station by... Read more

Henri Becquerel: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Henri Becquerel, französischer Atomphysiker und Nobelpreisträger: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Difficult Men

By: Brett Martin

Narrated by: Christopher Grove

Length: 12 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

A riveting and revealing look at the shows that helped cable television drama emerge as the signature art form of the twenty-first century.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common denominator, a wave of new shows, first on premium... Read more

Voltaire: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Voltaire, philosopher, author, genius: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

The Problem of Increasing Human Energy

By: Nikola Tesla

Narrated by: Steve Blofeld

Length: 2 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

In "The Problem of Increasing Human Energy," Nikola Tesla embarks on an intellectual voyage that explores the avenues through which human society could augment its collective energy resources for the betterment of mankind. First published in Century Magazine in 1900, this work showcases Tesla's profound ingenuity and his visionary approach to... Read more

The Object at Hand

By: Beth Py-Lieberman

Narrated by: Leanne Woodward

Length: 10 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

With charm and exuberance, The Object at Hand presents a behind-the-scenes vantage point of the Smithsonian collections. Veteran Smithsonian magazine editor Beth Py-Lieberman weaves together adaptations of the magazine's extensive and compelling coverage and interviews with scholars, curators, and historians to take listeners on an unforgettable... Read more

A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits

By: Frank L. Holt

Narrated by: Nigel Patterson

Length: 4 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

As the world recently commemorated the hundredth anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, our fascination with the pharaoh begs for a balanced view. Most recovered mummies have not escaped the modern trafficking in ancient bodies and body parts. The story of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy seized in the nineteenth century from... Read more