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Madame de Pompadour: The Life and Legacy of French King Louis XV’s Chief Mistress
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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Jean Antoinette Poussin, the woman who would become known as Madame de Pompadour, was a middle-class girl of uncertain parenthood who became one of many in a long line of King Louis XV’s mistresses before she died at the age of 42. While none of that stands out on its own when it comes to French history and royalty, historians have labeled her “no ordinary king’s mistress.... She made and unmade ministers, she selected ambassadors, she appointed generals, [and] she conferred pensions and places."
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Madame de Pompadour: The Life and Legacy of French King Louis XV’s Chief Mistress
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Release date: 2019-06-26
- Language: English
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The Belgrade Offensive
- The History and Legacy of the Campaign to Liberate Yugoslavia’s Capital from the Nazis During World War II
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Mark Norman
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
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The Belgrade Offensive of 1944, while not considered one of the greatest and most important battles of the Second World War, was definitively an important moment of the war in the Balkans and marked the final defeat of the Axis in Southeastern Europe.
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The Belgrade Offensive
- The History and Legacy of the Campaign to Liberate Yugoslavia’s Capital from the Nazis During World War II
- Narrated by: Mark Norman
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Release date: 2018-07-19
- Language: English
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The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt: The History of the Ancient Egyptians’ Most Famous Sacred Burial Sites
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
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Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world.
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The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt: The History of the Ancient Egyptians’ Most Famous Sacred Burial Sites
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 2018-04-16
- Language: English
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King Philip’s War and Pontiac’s War: The History and Legacy of the American Colonies’ Most Famous Native American Uprisings
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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What was the bloodiest war in American history? Most people with at least a little knowledge of history would quickly say that it was the Civil War (1861-65), and they would certainly be correct overall. In recently-updated numbers, it is thought that over 750,000 Americans died in the Civil War from battle wounds, diseases and other causes. In a single day at the battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, almost 27,000 soldiers were killed, wounded and missing.
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extraordinary Tale rich in history & human spirit
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King Philip’s War and Pontiac’s War: The History and Legacy of the American Colonies’ Most Famous Native American Uprisings
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 2017-12-05
- Language: English
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The Great Plague of London
- The History and Legacy of England's Last Major Outbreak of the Bubonic Plague
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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In the 14th century, a ruthless killer stalked the streets of England, wiping out up to 60 percent of the terror-stricken nation's inhabitants. This invisible and unforgiving terminator continued to harass the population for hundreds of years, but nothing could compare to the savagery it would unleash three centuries later. This conscienceless menace was none other than the notorious bubonic plague, also known as the "Black Death".
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The Great Plague of London
- The History and Legacy of England's Last Major Outbreak of the Bubonic Plague
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 2017-04-17
- Language: English
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Pontiac: The Life and Legacy of the Famous Native American Chief
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Throughout history, there have been men of war and men of peace, but few have actually had a war named after them. When it comes to Pontiac, a few facts are certain. For one thing, he certainly led the first major attack of Pontiac's War in May 1763, when he and 300 of his men attacked Fort Detroit in what is now the city of the same name. Unfortunately for his cause, Pontiac failed to gauge just how strong the British presence was, and his attack was quickly repelled. On the other hand, he was not a man who easily gave up.
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Pontiac: The Life and Legacy of the Famous Native American Chief
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Release date: 2017-10-23
- Language: English
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Chernobyl and Three Mile Island: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Notorious Nuclear Accidents
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dennis E. Morris
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
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Uranium is best known for the destructive power of the atom bombs, which ushered in the nuclear era at the end of World War II, but given the effectiveness of nuclear power, plants like those at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania were constructed to generate energy for Americans during the second half of the 20th century. While nuclear power plants were previously not an option and thus opened the door to new, more efficient, and more affordable forms of energy for domestic consumption, the use of nuclear energy understandably unnerved people.
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Chernobyl and Three Mile Island: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Notorious Nuclear Accidents
- Narrated by: Dennis E. Morris
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-04
- Language: English
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American Legends: The Life of Rock Hudson
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Al Kessel
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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In the middle of the 20th century, there was perhaps no leading man as famous and popular as Rock Hudson, who would remain a star over the course of four decades. Today, however, Rock Hudson might be better known for his personal life. Acting in a more conservative era, Hudson struggled to keep his homosexuality out of the news, for fear it would destroy his career, even though many of his Hollywood contemporaries were aware of it.
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American Legends: The Life of Rock Hudson
- Narrated by: Al Kessel
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-26
- Language: English
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The History and Folklore of Vampires
- The Stories and Legends Behind the Mythical Beings
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
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People have always been afraid of the dead. Since the dawn of humanity, people have both cared for those who are deceased yet also tried to keep them away. There are a myriad of legends and beliefs about the dead coming back, and one of the more persistent ones is of the vampire.
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The History and Folklore of Vampires
- The Stories and Legends Behind the Mythical Beings
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
- Release date: 2015-04-01
- Language: English
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Reaching the Summit of Mount Everest
- The History of the Famous Expeditions Attempting to Climb the World's Tallest Mountain
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
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People have been climbing as long as they've existed, and for those who relish the challenge, nothing can top Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on the planet at over 29,000 feet. As Sir Edmund Hillary put it, "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves."
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Reaching the Summit of Mount Everest
- The History of the Famous Expeditions Attempting to Climb the World's Tallest Mountain
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Release date: 2017-02-24
- Language: English
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Mansa Musa and Timbuktu
- The History of the West African Emperor and Medieval Africa's Most Fabled City
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
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Recent research has revealed that the richest person of all time lived in the 14th century in West Africa and went by many names, including Kankan Musa Keita, Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, Conqueror of Ghanata, and the Lion of Mali II, but today he is usually referred to as Mansa Musa. Adjusting his wealth to modern values, he was worth about an estimated $400 billion as the Sultan of ancient Mali, which controlled the trade routes across the Sahara Desert.
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Mansa Musa and Timbuktu
- The History of the West African Emperor and Medieval Africa's Most Fabled City
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
- Release date: 2019-07-23
- Language: English
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Anubis: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Egyptian God of the Afterlife
- Written by: Charles River Editors, Markus Carabas
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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Anubis: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Egyptian God of the Afterlife looks at the god that had such a decisive impact on the Egyptians’ concepts of death and afterlife. You will learn about Anubis like never before.
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Anubis: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Egyptian God of the Afterlife
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Release date: 2018-10-23
- Language: English
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Eugene V. Debs: The Life and Legacy of America’s Most Famous Socialist Political Leader
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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In the course of his work, Debs changed the political scene in America. He established the Socialist Party, and when he ran for president in 1912, he attracted a noticeable percentage of the popular vote. No Socialist politician has been as successful on the national level before or since. Eugene V. Debs: The Life and Legacy of America’s Most Famous Socialist Political Leader chronicles the life and work that made him one of America’s most influential men.
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Eugene V. Debs: The Life and Legacy of America’s Most Famous Socialist Political Leader
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Release date: 2018-08-15
- Language: English
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New Zealand and the British Empire
- The History of New Zealand Under British Sovereignty
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
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New Zealand and the British Empire: The History of New Zealand under British Sovereignty analyzes the expeditions that discovered New Zealand and the early settlements and conflicts waged there from 1650 to 1850. You will learn about New Zealand under British sovereignty like never before.
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New Zealand and the British Empire
- The History of New Zealand Under British Sovereignty
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 2018-08-02
- Language: English
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Francisco Franco
- The Life and Legacy of the Controversial Spanish Dictator
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
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After his victory in 1939, General Francisco Franco ruled Spain with an iron fist for 36 years. Franco’s rapid yet unlikely rise to power in Spain came to define a country for several generations. Franco was influenced by the wider trends and forces of the 20th century, yet he would indelibly make his mark on Spain in his own right, and in the process become one of the most widely derided figures in contemporary history.
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Francisco Franco
- The Life and Legacy of the Controversial Spanish Dictator
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 2018-08-02
- Language: English
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The Osiris Myth
- The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt’s Most Important Mythological Legend
- Written by: Charles River Editors, Markus Carabus
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
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Osiris was one of the most important gods in the Egyptian pantheon, and he could well be the most famous of the Egyptian gods today. Aside from the ubiquity of the sun-god Ra in much of modern popular culture, it is Osiris who captivates the minds of modern readers most. His story is both familiar and strangely alien. He is the god of the dead, but he became so by the very fact of his mortality. All the gods of ancient Egypt were capable of dying, but Osiris was also a symbol of resurrection.
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The Osiris Myth
- The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt’s Most Important Mythological Legend
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 2018-06-06
- Language: English
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Wellington’s Scum
- The History and Legacy of the British Army During the Napoleonic Wars
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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Wellington’s Scum: The History and Legacy of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars examines the history of the British Army during one of history’s most pivotal eras. You will learn about the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars like never before.
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Wellington’s Scum
- The History and Legacy of the British Army During the Napoleonic Wars
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Release date: 2018-05-03
- Language: English
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The KGB and the Stasi: The History of the Eastern Bloc’s Most Infamous Intelligence Agencies
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
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The KGB is one of the most famous abbreviations of the 20th century, and it has become synonymous with the shadowy and often violent actions of the Soviet Union’s secret police and internal security agencies. Aside from the KGB, the 20th century’s most notorious spy agency was the Stasi, which was instrumental in the history of East Germany. In an era of totalitarian countries dominated by repressive state agencies, the Stasi stood out for its size, and the sheer breadth and depth of its surveillance.
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The KGB and the Stasi: The History of the Eastern Bloc’s Most Infamous Intelligence Agencies
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 2018-03-16
- Language: English
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Gustavus Adolphus: The Life and Legacy of Sweden’s Most Famous King
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- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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Some hailed him as the "Lion of the North", others called him the "Golden King", and a few knew him by the affectionate nickname "Hook-nose". Today, Swedish, Finland, and Estonian citizens alike continue to celebrate Gustavus Adolphus Day on the sixth of November each year. But who exactly was Gustavus Adolphus the Great? Gustavus Adolphus: The Life and Legacy of Sweden’s Most Famous King explores the early life of the Swedish king, his ascension to power, and his greatest achievements, as well as the revolutionary military tactics he used to shape modern warfare.
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Gustavus Adolphus: The Life and Legacy of Sweden’s Most Famous King
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 2018-02-26
- Language: English
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The Cathars
- The History and Legacy of the Gnostic Christian Sect During the Middle Ages
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- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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Who were the Cathars, and why was the Catholic Church so committed to getting rid of them? The Cathars: The History and Legacy of the Gnostic Christian Sect During the Middle Ages examines the origins of the cult, their fascinating belief system, their gradual development over the years, and the events that contributed to their epic downfall.
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The Cathars
- The History and Legacy of the Gnostic Christian Sect During the Middle Ages
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Release date: 2018-02-21
- Language: English
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