Mesopotamia: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Mesopotamian History and Civilizations, Including the Sumerians and Sumerian Mythology, Gilgamesh, Ur, Assyrians, Babylon, Hammurabi and the Persian Empire
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Ancient African Kingdoms
- A Captivating Guide to Civilizations of Ancient Africa Such as the Land of Punt, Carthage, the Kingdom of Aksum, the Mali Empire, and the Kingdom of Kush
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Africa is the continent where the first humans were born. They explored the vast land and produced the first tools. And although we migrated from that continent, we never completely abandoned it....
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Ancient African Kingdoms
- A Captivating Guide to Civilizations of Ancient Africa Such as the Land of Punt, Carthage, the Kingdom of Aksum, the Mali Empire, and the Kingdom of Kush
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 2020-10-28
- Language: English
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Mesopotamia: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Mesopotamian History and Civilizations, Including the Sumerians and Sumerian Mythology, Gilgamesh, Ur, Assyrians, Babylon, Hammurabi and the Persian Empire
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Richard Savage, Desmond Manny, Duke Holm, and others
- Length: 21 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Taken together, the civilizations of Sumer, Assyria, and Persia have helped form the modern makeup of Mesopotamia and the world. However, to really understand why things are the way they are, it’s important to break up this historical timeline and spend time learning about each society....
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Interesting history
- By amelie on 2020-06-08
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Mesopotamia: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Mesopotamian History and Civilizations, Including the Sumerians and Sumerian Mythology, Gilgamesh, Ur, Assyrians, Babylon, Hammurabi and the Persian Empire
- Narrated by: Richard Savage, Desmond Manny, Duke Holm, David Patton
- Length: 21 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 2019-02-08
- Language: English
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History of Canada
- A Captivating Guide to Canadian History
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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You might think you know a lot about Canada - especially if you happen to live in North America. But in truth, it’s surprising how little most of us know about Canadian history. Even though Canada is just across the border from the United States, Canada tends to get overshadowed....
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What history did they even talk about?
- By Anthony on 2023-03-15
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History of Canada
- A Captivating Guide to Canadian History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 2022-02-22
- Language: English
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History of Scandinavia
- A Captivating Guide to the History of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Norway is a unique country located on the fringes of Europe. Its climate and geographical position determined the lifestyle of the people inhabiting it. It was never an easy life....
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History of Scandinavia
- A Captivating Guide to the History of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 2023-10-26
- Language: English
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Italian History
- A Captivating Guide to the History of Italy and Rome
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Italy and Rome, then this audiobook is for you. It includes two books: History of Italy and History of Rome. It covers topics ranging from the founding and early settlements to the modern history....
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Italian History
- A Captivating Guide to the History of Italy and Rome
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 2021-02-12
- Language: English
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History of Italy
- A Captivating Guide to Italian History, Starting from the First Settlements Through the Middle Ages to the Modern Period
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 4 hrs
- Unabridged
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It is not an easy job to draw the border between the history of Italy and the history of Rome. In so many places, the two political and geographical entities collide. They wouldn’t be possible without each other, but they each have their own story....
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History of Italy
- A Captivating Guide to Italian History, Starting from the First Settlements Through the Middle Ages to the Modern Period
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 4 hrs
- Release date: 2021-01-29
- Language: English
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History of France
- A Captivating Guide to French History
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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France has influenced the course of history in Europe and the world for centuries....
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History of France
- A Captivating Guide to French History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 2021-05-12
- Language: English
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The Portuguese Empire
- A Captivating Guide to the History of Portugal as a Colonial Power and Its Colonies in Asia, North and South America, and Oceania
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever wondered what country had the first truly global empire? Then pay attention... Folks used to say that the “Sun never sets on the British Empire” as a means of declaring Britain’s greatness. But it was the Portuguese who forged the first truly global empire....
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I like the voice over
- By Anonymous on 2025-06-19
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The Portuguese Empire
- A Captivating Guide to the History of Portugal as a Colonial Power and Its Colonies in Asia, North and South America, and Oceania
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 2022-05-17
- Language: English
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History of Spain: A Captivating Guide to Spanish History, Starting from Roman Hispania Through the Visigoths, the Spanish Empire, the Bourbons, and the War of Spanish Independence to the Present
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Throughout the centuries, Spain has been subject to the lordship of other countries. It was occupied by the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Visigoths, the French, and the Muslims. It has been the playground of both the respectful and the ruthless....
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History of Spain: A Captivating Guide to Spanish History, Starting from Roman Hispania Through the Visigoths, the Spanish Empire, the Bourbons, and the War of Spanish Independence to the Present
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 2021-02-10
- Language: English
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History of Iceland
- A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of Fire and Ice, from the Viking Age to the Present
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has a storied history. After the Norse discovered Iceland, they began to settle it, allying the island nation with Norway. However, as power shifted in Scandinavia, Iceland would come to be governed by Denmark for several centuries....
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History of Iceland
- A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of Fire and Ice, from the Viking Age to the Present
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 2023-01-05
- Language: English
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The Yoruba People
- A Captivating Guide to the History of the Yorubas and Yoruba Mythology
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn about one of the largest people groups in Africa! The Yorubas are an interesting people with a rich cultural heritage that can be traced back to many centuries ago. The history of the Yorubas is one of Africa’s most researched and analyzed histories....
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The Yoruba People
- A Captivating Guide to the History of the Yorubas and Yoruba Mythology
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 2022-02-17
- Language: English
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Incas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and Civilization
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Duke Holm
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the most notable ancient cultures of South America is undoubtedly the Inca civilization....
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Incas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and Civilization
- Narrated by: Duke Holm
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 2018-01-30
- Language: English
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The Salem Witch Hunt
- A Captivating Guide to the Hunt and Trials of People Accused of Witchcraft in Colonial Massachusetts
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Edwin Andrews
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Decades after witch-hunting had begun to die down in Europe, North America was about to witness its bloodiest witch hunt in history. The Massachusetts of 1692 was a very different one to the state we know today....
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Short and sweet
- By sugarpugam on 2025-09-13
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The Salem Witch Hunt
- A Captivating Guide to the Hunt and Trials of People Accused of Witchcraft in Colonial Massachusetts
- Narrated by: Edwin Andrews
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 2019-09-18
- Language: English
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Mexican History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Mexico and the Mexican Revolution
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then pay attention...Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: History of Mexico and The Mexican Revolution....
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Decent story ruined by poor pronunciation
- By Anonymous on 2022-02-11
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Mexican History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Mexico and the Mexican Revolution
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
- Release date: 2020-10-13
- Language: English
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History of Rome
- A Captivating Guide to Roman History, Starting from the Legend of Romulus and Remus Through the Roman Republic, Byzantium, Medieval Period, and Renaissance to Modern History
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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In this book, you will discover topics such as the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic, social wars and the end of the Roman Republic, the third and early fourth centuries, the Renaissance, modern history of Rome, and more....
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History of Rome
- A Captivating Guide to Roman History, Starting from the Legend of Romulus and Remus Through the Roman Republic, Byzantium, Medieval Period, and Renaissance to Modern History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 2020-12-24
- Language: English
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Pompeii
- A Captivating Guide to the City in Ancient Rome That Was Buried Because of the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius During the Rule of the Roman Empire
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Pompeii was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which buried at least 2,000 unlucky people. Pompeii became a mysterious tomb, hiding secrets of Rome and other civilizations that influenced the life and culture of the city and its people....
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Very informative!
- By Norlaine Thomas on 2023-10-20
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Pompeii
- A Captivating Guide to the City in Ancient Rome That Was Buried Because of the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius During the Rule of the Roman Empire
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Series: The Ancient Romans
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 2021-12-02
- Language: English
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History of Mexico
- A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan Through Maximilian's Empire to the Mexican Revolution and the Zapatista Indigenous Uprising
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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This fascinating journey through Mexico’s history, from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century, will reveal more surprises than the listener can imagine....
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History of Mexico
- A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan Through Maximilian's Empire to the Mexican Revolution and the Zapatista Indigenous Uprising
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 2020-05-01
- Language: English
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The Cuban Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Armed Revolt That Changed the Course of Cuba, Including Stories of Leaders Such as Fidel Castro, Chè Guevara, and Fulgencio Batista
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Desmond Manny
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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If you want to discover the remarkable history of an effort that should never have succeeded, then pay attention...
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excellent read
- By Ken67 on 2021-02-18
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The Cuban Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Armed Revolt That Changed the Course of Cuba, Including Stories of Leaders Such as Fidel Castro, Chè Guevara, and Fulgencio Batista
- Narrated by: Desmond Manny
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 2019-01-03
- Language: English
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade
- A Captivating Guide to the Atlantic Slave Trade and Stories of the Slaves That Were Brought to the Americas
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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This guide will take you on a journey across time, from the late 1400s to the very end of the 19th century, as well as across the globe, from Europe, across Africa, to the American continents. You’ll learn why and how the slave trade began and more....
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade
- A Captivating Guide to the Atlantic Slave Trade and Stories of the Slaves That Were Brought to the Americas
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 2021-04-21
- Language: English
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Jamaican History
- A Captivating Guide to Jamaica’s Story and the Baptist War (Islands of Resistance)
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover Jamaica’s Journey: From Ancient Tribes to the Fight for Freedom.
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Overall A Very Informative Book
- By Simmie on 2025-04-01
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Jamaican History
- A Captivating Guide to Jamaica’s Story and the Baptist War (Islands of Resistance)
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 2024-10-15
- Language: English
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