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The Younger Dryas Period
- The History of the Earth’s Drastic Climate Change at the End of the Pleistocene Era
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Steve Knupp
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
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As a basic definition, it may be said that an Ice Age is simply a period of time during which thick ice sheets cover vast areas of land. These sheets have advanced and retreated, at times taking over the entire planet, and conversely disappearing nearly altogether. Glacial ice formed by this regularly occurring process does not sit in a state of inertia, but moves dynamically, reshaping the geological features of the continents.
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The Younger Dryas Period
- The History of the Earth’s Drastic Climate Change at the End of the Pleistocene Era
- Narrated by: Steve Knupp
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 10-04-25
- Language: English
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The Irish Confederate Wars
- The History and Legacy of Ireland’s Deadliest Conflict
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
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During the 12th century, the people of Ireland came under the sway of the English, who had extended into their domain. With every subsequent century, English dominion in the land gradually expanded, leading to the exceedingly harsh treatment of native Irish populations at the hands of English settlers. The Tudor period was especially tumultuous, with Elizabeth I waging a notoriously expensive conquest against the Irish in the waning years of her reign.
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The Irish Confederate Wars
- The History and Legacy of Ireland’s Deadliest Conflict
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 14-12-21
- Language: English
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of King Henry VIII
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Mark Norman
- Length: 29 mins
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Over 450 years after his reign, Henry VIII is still the most famous and recognizable King of England, but it’s for all the wrong reasons. Though well regarded by contemporaries as a learned king and "one of the most charismatic rulers to sit on the English throne", he is best remembered today for his gluttony and multiple marriages. History for Kids: An Illustrated Biography of King Henry VIII chronicles Henry VIII’s life and reign.
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of King Henry VIII
- Narrated by: Mark Norman
- Length: 29 mins
- Release date: 04-01-18
- Language: English
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African Mythology and Folklore
- The Origins and History of Legends and Myths Across Africa
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
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The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history. The embrace of Christianity and Islam, even today, is not necessarily to the exclusion of ancestral spirits, nor the essentials of witchcraft and sorcery. The precarious security of albino people in east and central Africa, whose body parts are sought after in traditional “medicine,” is testimony to the fact that these superstitions are alive and well.
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African Mythology and Folklore
- The Origins and History of Legends and Myths Across Africa
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 08-05-20
- Language: English
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Zimbabwe Under the British Empire
- The History of Great Britain’s Colonization and Decolonization Before the Country’s Independence
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
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The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history. In 1884, Prince Otto von Bismark, the German chancellor, brought the plenipotentiaries of all major powers of Europe together, to deal with Africa's colonization in such a manner as to avoid provocation of war. This event - known as the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 - galvanized a phenomenon that came to be known as the Scramble for Africa.
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Zimbabwe Under the British Empire
- The History of Great Britain’s Colonization and Decolonization Before the Country’s Independence
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 24-03-20
- Language: English
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The Battle of the Little Bighorn: The History and Controversy of Custer's Last Stand
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Robert Slone
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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Since the Battle of the Little Bighorn, George Armstrong Custer has possessed one of the most unique places in American history. Although he was a capable cavalry officer who served honorably during the Civil War, he remains one of the most instantly identifiable and famous military men in American history due to the fact he was killed during one of the country's most well-known and ignominious defeats: the Battle of Little Bighorn.
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The Battle of the Little Bighorn: The History and Controversy of Custer's Last Stand
- Narrated by: Robert Slone
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
- Release date: 09-04-15
- Language: English
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Errol Flynn and Tyrone Power
- The Lives and Careers of Hollywood’s Favorite Swashbucklers
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Mary Rossman
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
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In 1940, the 4th most popular star in the US was a foreign actor from Australia, and unlike other movie stars, he was more notorious for his pursuits off the screen than on it. In an era long before social media, Errol Flynn represented the epitome of a swashbuckling playboy, with enough mystery and intrigue surrounding him and his background to fascinate even those who didn’t see his movies.
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Errol Flynn and Tyrone Power
- The Lives and Careers of Hollywood’s Favorite Swashbucklers
- Narrated by: Mary Rossman
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 27-04-23
- Language: English
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The Mughal Empire:
- The History of the Modern Dynasty That Ruled Much of India Before the British
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
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India has been the location of many different empires throughout its long history. The Indus Valley Civilization was home to one of the world’s first civilizations more than 5,000 years ago, which was followed by the Aryan-Vedic culture and then a host of other kingdoms that flourished across the subcontinent. India has also been the birthplace of many religions. The Vedic religion of the Aryans evolved into the Hindu religion, and Buddhism and Jainism were also born in India. By the Middle Ages, India was home to many different religions and ethnic groups.
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The Mughal Empire:
- The History of the Modern Dynasty That Ruled Much of India Before the British
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 16-11-22
- Language: English
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Cave Paintings
- The History and Legacy of Prehistoric Man-Made Art
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
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The legendary Pablo Picasso once paid a visit to the legendary Altamira Caves, located near the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain. There, he viewed the ancient cave paintings, deemed to be among the most sophisticated examples in the world. He summarized the visit by saying, “After Altamira, all is decadence,”[1] suggesting a purity in early man that modern people have apparently lost. Other lesser-known artists, psychologists and various scientists have dismissed even the best of the Paleolithic cave painters.
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Cave Paintings
- The History and Legacy of Prehistoric Man-Made Art
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 27-10-21
- Language: English
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American Legends: The Life of Mae West
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Mae Sally-Rouge Pax
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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Mae West will always be remembered as one of Hollywood's biggest icons, and the American Film Institute named her the 15th greatest actress of the 20th century in its Top 100 list, but she also transcended the entertainment industry and became a critical part of Americana itself. Over the course of 7 decades, Mae redefined the boundaries of sexuality in ways that made more conservative Americans of the early 20th century uncomfortable, and for good measure she did so boldly and in people's faces.
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American Legends: The Life of Mae West
- Narrated by: Mae Sally-Rouge Pax
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Release date: 18-05-15
- Language: English
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Florence Nightingale
- The Life and Legacy of the Most Famous Nurse in History
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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Today, nursing is one of the most ubiquitous professions in the world, and images of war immediately call to mind nursing the wounded, but it was not long ago that such ideas were relatively primitive. Indeed, schoolchildren are still taught about the revolutionary exploits of Florence Nightingale, the war nurse who is often credited as the founder of modern nursing.
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Informative, Well Written and Well Read.
- By Tim on 29-10-20
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Florence Nightingale
- The Life and Legacy of the Most Famous Nurse in History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 23-03-17
- Language: English
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The Greatest Battles in History: The Battle of Austerlitz
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Robert Diepenbrock
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Napoleon is regarded as one of history’s greatest generals, and Austerlitz was his greatest victory. Napoleon’s French army would still be well outnumbered at Austerlitz by a joint Russo-Austrian army. The Battle of Austerlitz was a tactical masterpiece that saw Napoleon actually invite an attack on his army by the bigger Coalition army. The result was a decisive victory that virtually annihilated the Third Coalition’s army and made Napoleon the master of the European continent.
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Very short
- By Grzegorz M Swirszcz on 05-06-22
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The Greatest Battles in History: The Battle of Austerlitz
- Narrated by: Robert Diepenbrock
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Release date: 04-08-15
- Language: English
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Canada's Titanic
- The History and Legacy of the RMS Empress of Ireland
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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There is something romantic about traveling on a cruise ship, and even today luxury cruises are considered by many to be the ultimate vacation, featuring days of fun activities in exotic locations and nights of dinner and dancing under the stars. Today even the cheapest cabins are quite luxurious, and people save for years to afford to travel by sea. However, it was not always that way, and there was a time when travelling on even the most luxurious liners could prove dangerous or even deadly.
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Canada's Titanic
- The History and Legacy of the RMS Empress of Ireland
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Release date: 13-12-16
- Language: English
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Apollo
- The Origins and History of the Greek God
- By: Charles River Editors, Andrew Scott
- Narrated by: Mark Norman
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
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"Apollo's history is a confusing one," said the renowned poet and mythologist Robert Graves. This notion is also illustrated in a quote from the sixth century BCE Homeric Hymn to Apollo, which gives the listener a brief glimpse into the confusion surrounding Apollo's multi-faceted nature.
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Apollo
- The Origins and History of the Greek God
- Narrated by: Mark Norman
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
- Release date: 06-04-17
- Language: English
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The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich: The Czech Resistance's Killing of the Top Nazi Official During World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Todd Van Linda
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Cloak and dagger adventure, with daring commandos parachuted deep behind enemy lines to kill a sinister mastermind, belongs chiefly to the realm of thriller novels or films.
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Awful book, not really a book at all
- By TJ on 14-09-23
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The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich: The Czech Resistance's Killing of the Top Nazi Official During World War II
- Narrated by: Todd Van Linda
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Release date: 02-06-15
- Language: English
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Napoleon's Grande Armée
- The History and Legacy of the French Army During the Napoleonic Wars
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
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Nearly 50 years after Napoleon met his Waterloo, generals across the West continued to study his tactics and engage their armies the same way armies fought during the Napoleonic Era. Despite advances in military technology and the advent of railroads for transportation, all of which made defensive warfare more effective, acclaimed military geniuses like Robert E. Lee used flank attacks and infantry charges against superior numbers in an effort to win decisive victories.
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Great summary of Napoleonic wars
- By Grzegorz M Swirszcz on 18-10-21
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Napoleon's Grande Armée
- The History and Legacy of the French Army During the Napoleonic Wars
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 05-12-19
- Language: English
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The Gallipoli Campaign of World War I
- The History and Legacy of the Ottoman Empire's Lone Victory During the Great War
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Kenneth Ray
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
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Early in the war, the Ottomans knew the Dardanelles strait would most certainly be attacked and had prepared significant defenses. The plan drafted by the then First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, was meant to destroy Ottoman defenses along the Dardanelles. However, Allied forces comprised of British, Irish, Australian, and New Zealand troops were unable to penetrate the Ottoman defenses, advancing only about 100 meters from the shores. The Ottomans, led by German General Liman von Sanders, further reinforced their positions.
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Ok but very lightweight
- By Lord Raglan on 26-09-23
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The Gallipoli Campaign of World War I
- The History and Legacy of the Ottoman Empire's Lone Victory During the Great War
- Narrated by: Kenneth Ray
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
- Release date: 13-10-17
- Language: English
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The Battle of Kosovo
- The History and Legacy of the Battle Between the Serbs and Ottomans That Forged Serbia's National Identity
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
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The Balkan area has historically been one of the world’s most combustible regions. Home to several national groups and at a crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the Balkans have exerted an outsized role on world affairs. Infamously, the 1914 assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serb nationalist, Gavrilo Princip, was the final straw that led to World War I. The Balkans, however, had been flammable long before Princip’s bullets murdered the Austrian monarch-in-waiting.
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Very bad all the way
- By Hepilistiner on 03-10-25
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The Battle of Kosovo
- The History and Legacy of the Battle Between the Serbs and Ottomans That Forged Serbia's National Identity
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 17-12-19
- Language: English
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Italy's Most Powerful Mafias
- The History and Legacy of the Cosa Nostra, La Camorra, and 'Ndrangheta
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
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The word “mafia,” Sicilian in origin, is synonymous with Italy, but Italy is home to several different mafias, with three being particularly notorious. While the Cosa Nostra of western Sicily is the most infamous, other powerful groups include the ferocious ‘Ndrangheta of Calabria and the Camorra, the third-largest mafia, which is active in Naples and the Campania region.
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Italy's Most Powerful Mafias
- The History and Legacy of the Cosa Nostra, La Camorra, and 'Ndrangheta
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 19-11-19
- Language: English
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The Sentinelese: The History of the Uncontacted People on North Sentinel Island
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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There is no record of Marco Polo ever visiting the Andaman Islands, so his brief description of the islanders must have been drawn from a secondary source. They were, he wrote, “a most brutish and savage race, having heads, eyes, and teeth like those of dogs. They are very cruel, and kill and eat every foreigner whom they can lay their hands upon.”
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reads like a Google search (and not all true)
- By Anonymous on 12-08-21
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The Sentinelese: The History of the Uncontacted People on North Sentinel Island
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 22-04-19
- Language: English
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