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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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Kristallnacht
- The History and Legacy of Nazi Germany's Most Notorious Pogrom
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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On the night of November 9, 1938, an organized show of force against Jewish businesses and private homes occurred throughout German cities and recently annexed territories in Austria and the Sudetenland. This night would mark a turning point in the lives of not only Jews but all people of the time, marking a clear new path of violence, destruction, and persecution for Jews throughout Europe in the years to follow.
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Kristallnacht
- The History and Legacy of Nazi Germany's Most Notorious Pogrom
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-15
- 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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The Slavs and the Slave Trade
- The History of Enslaved Slavs Across Eastern Europe and the Islamic World
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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Whereas for much of human history slavery was somewhat arbitrary, in its later forms, it often had a discriminatory component, typically based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. This distinction shows how the practitioners of slavery justified the practice in terms of ideology, and Slavic people were discriminated against within the Ottoman Empire. Slavs had lived in the lands of today’s Eastern European region for centuries.
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The Slavs and the Slave Trade
- The History of Enslaved Slavs Across Eastern Europe and the Islamic World
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 2021-12-01
- Language: English
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The Caste War of Yucatán
- The History and Legacy of the Last Major Indigenous Revolt in the Americas
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
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When the Spaniards "discovered" Yucatán, they thought it was an island. Although they later realized that it was part of the vast country that Cortés had conquered, they were not very wrong to think of it as an isle, considering the zealous and independent spirit that has characterized its inhabitants then and now. Although it has been part of Mexico for 170 years, it was encouraged by the example of Texas, compelling the peninsula to twice proclaim its independence and create the short-lived Republic of Yucatán.
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The Caste War of Yucatán
- The History and Legacy of the Last Major Indigenous Revolt in the Americas
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Release date: 2020-05-15
- Language: English
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The Yakuza and the Triads
- The History of Asia’s Most Notorious Transnational Criminal Organizations
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
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A pack of men in sharp, tailored suits and dark sunglasses strut down the street. Their eyes are shielded, but the icy scowl on their faces is a clear sign to stay out of their paths. A few of their collars hang open, showing off a glimpse of the vibrant and intricate ink work on their chests, and presumably, their entire bodies. Tattoos are the norm these days, but then, one suddenly spots a man with a peculiarly pint-sized pinkie.
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The Yakuza and the Triads
- The History of Asia’s Most Notorious Transnational Criminal Organizations
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 2020-05-01
- Language: English
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The Great Siege of Malta
- The History of the Battle for the Mediterranean Island Between the Ottoman Empire and Knights Hospitaller
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
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For centuries, Christians and Muslims were embroiled in one of the most infamous territorial disputes of all time, viciously and relentlessly battling one another for the Holy Land. In the heart of Jerusalem sat one of the shining jewels of the Christian faith - the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Legend has it that this was where their Savior had been buried before his fabled resurrection. What was more, it was said to house the very cross Jesus Christ had died upon.
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The Great Siege of Malta
- The History of the Battle for the Mediterranean Island Between the Ottoman Empire and Knights Hospitaller
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 2020-04-02
- Language: English
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The Weapons of World War I: A History of the Guns, Tanks, Artillery, Gas, and Planes Used During the Great War
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
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World War I, also known in its time as the "Great War" or the "War to End all Wars", was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought by men who hailed from all corners of the globe, it saw millions of soldiers do battle in brutal assaults of attrition which dragged on for months with little to no respite. The arms race before the war and the attempt to break the deadlock of the Western and Eastern Fronts by any means possible changed the face of battle in ways that would have previously been deemed unthinkable.
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The Weapons of World War I: A History of the Guns, Tanks, Artillery, Gas, and Planes Used During the Great War
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-21
- Language: English
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The Spanish Inquisition and Portuguese Inquisition
- The History and Legacy of the Roman Catholic Church's Most Infamous Institutions
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Ken Teutsch
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
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The road to the modern age of cultural harmony and acceptance is one of the finest feats of human progress, but having said that, there was once a time when the mere doubt of a religious figure's existence was not only punishable by law, it could very well cost a man his life. This was the crime of heresy. In 1184, Pope Lucius III issued a papal bull that would kick off a long-standing tradition of heretic-hunting, and as a result, the Age of the Inquisitions commenced.
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The Spanish Inquisition and Portuguese Inquisition
- The History and Legacy of the Roman Catholic Church's Most Infamous Institutions
- Narrated by: Ken Teutsch
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 2019-04-05
- Language: English
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Mount Athos
- The History of the Greek Mountain and the Center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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Mount Athos: The History of the Greek Mountain and the Center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism looks at the unique region and what life has been like there since medieval times. You will learn about Mount Athos like never before.
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Mount Athos
- The History of the Greek Mountain and the Center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Release date: 2018-07-27
- Language: English
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The Iranian Revolution: The Islamic Revolution That Reshaped the Middle East
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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The Iranian Revolution of 1979 has been described as an epochal event, called the peak of 20th century Islamic revivalism and revitalization, and analyzed as the one key incident that continues to impact politics across Iran, the Middle East, and the even the world as a whole. As a phenomenon that led to the creation of the first modern Islamic Republic in the world, the revolution marked the victory of Islam over secular politics, and Iran quickly became the aspiring model for Islamic fundamentalists and revivalists across the globe, regardless of nationality, culture, or religious sect.
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The Iranian Revolution: The Islamic Revolution That Reshaped the Middle East
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Release date: 2018-03-28
- Language: English
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Bing Crosby and Bob Hope: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Most Popular Show Business Stars
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Steve Marvel
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
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In 1948 American polls rated Bing Crosby "the most admired man alive", and it's no surprise given how popular he was across every major form of entertainment during the decade. With a string of major hits, Crosby was the most popular singer in the country during that era. Of all the show business icons in American history, one of the most beloved was Bob Hope, whose career spanned over six decades across film, television, vaudeville, comedy, and touring and earned him uncountable accolades.
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Bing Crosby and Bob Hope: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Most Popular Show Business Stars
- Narrated by: Steve Marvel
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-09
- Language: English
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Anwar Sadat: The Life and Legacy of the Egyptian President
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Robin McKay
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
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On a beautiful sunny day in March 1979, as thousands of Egyptians awaited in anticipation, a plane landed in Cairo. Moments later, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat stepped out, welcomed by thunderous cheers from an overjoyed crowd. He had just returned to his country from Washington D.C., where five days earlier he had signed a historic treaty with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and U.S. President Jimmy Carter, bringing an end to three decades of war and hostilities between Israelis and Egyptians.
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Anwar Sadat: The Life and Legacy of the Egyptian President
- Narrated by: Robin McKay
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-10
- Language: English
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Patrick Henry
- The Life and Legacy of the Founding Father and Virginia's First Governor
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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The American Revolution is replete with seminal moments that every American learns in school, from the "shot heard 'round the world" to the Declaration of Independence, but the events that led up to the fighting at Lexington and Concord were borne out of 10 years of division between the British and their American colonies over everything from colonial representation in governments to taxation, the nature of searches, and the quartering of British regulars in private houses.
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Patrick Henry
- The Life and Legacy of the Founding Father and Virginia's First Governor
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Release date: 2017-06-07
- Language: English
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The Rothschild Family
- The History and Legacy of the International Banking Dynasty
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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The Rothschild dynasty of power and wealth would not only become a force to be reckoned with in the banking industry, but they would also become the ceaseless subject of scandal, conspiracy theories, and awe.
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The Rothschild Family
- The History and Legacy of the International Banking Dynasty
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Release date: 2016-10-26
- 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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Jan Hus: The Life and Legacy of the Christian Theologian Executed for Heresy Before the Reformation
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
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Theologian and reformer John Wycliffe never had the opportunity to take his doctrines outside of his native England, but he could never have imagined that his teachings would one day travel as far as 920 miles east to Bohemia. In fact, while his contentious convictions aroused much ado....
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Jan Hus: The Life and Legacy of the Christian Theologian Executed for Heresy Before the Reformation
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Release date: 2019-06-12
- 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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Horus
- The History and Legacy of the Ancient Egyptian God Who Was the Son of Isis and Osiris
- Written by: Charles River Editors, Markus Carabas
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
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There are few characters in Egyptian myth whose image and name are more widely known than Horus. His name most probably means “The Distant One”; as the celestial falcon, his wings were believed to span the length of the distant sky, and his eyes were the sun and the moon. This name betrays the connection Horus shared with Re, the “all-powerful” sun god, and also hints at his earlier incarnation as one of the earliest celestial gods in Egyptian religious belief.
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Horus
- The History and Legacy of the Ancient Egyptian God Who Was the Son of Isis and Osiris
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Release date: 2018-06-06
- Language: English
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