Bestsellers
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Mythos
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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Please, will you tell me a story?
- By L. Kampp on 09-24-19
By: Stephen Fry
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own....
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An Historic Achievement
- By Ellen S. Wilds on 04-25-14
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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Heroes
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In the newest installment of the best-selling series Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes....
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Fantastical Mr. Fry
- By kubro on 05-14-20
By: Stephen Fry
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Troy
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....
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Thank the gods
- By Stefan Filipovits on 06-22-21
By: Stephen Fry
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Divine Might
- Goddesses in Greek Myth
- By: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin....
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History with humor
- By UnderSt8d on 01-04-24
By: Natalie Haynes
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Mythology
- By: Edith Hamilton
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture....
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Good reading of classical myths
- By Kathi on 03-18-13
By: Edith Hamilton
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Mythos
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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Please, will you tell me a story?
- By L. Kampp on 09-24-19
By: Stephen Fry
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own....
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An Historic Achievement
- By Ellen S. Wilds on 04-25-14
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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Heroes
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In the newest installment of the best-selling series Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes....
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Fantastical Mr. Fry
- By kubro on 05-14-20
By: Stephen Fry
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Troy
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....
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Thank the gods
- By Stefan Filipovits on 06-22-21
By: Stephen Fry
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Divine Might
- Goddesses in Greek Myth
- By: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin....
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History with humor
- By UnderSt8d on 01-04-24
By: Natalie Haynes
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Mythology
- By: Edith Hamilton
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture....
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Good reading of classical myths
- By Kathi on 03-18-13
By: Edith Hamilton
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Histories
- By: Herodotus
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 27 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority, and style....
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Best of Audible's "The Histories" by Herodotus
- By Emily on 07-19-16
By: Herodotus
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Philip and Alexander
- Kings and Conquerors
- By: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrated by: Neil Dickson
- Length: 20 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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This definitive biography of one of history's most influential father-son duos tells the story of two rulers who gripped the world - and their rise and fall from power....
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Horrible narrator
- By Anonymous User on 01-05-21
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The New Testament in Its World: Part 1
- An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians
- By: N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird
- Narrated by: Richard Littledale
- Length: 25 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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The New Testament in Its World: Part 1 is your passageway from the 21st century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. An introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context....
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New Testament Textbook
- By Daryl on 05-06-22
By: N. T. Wright, and others
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Pandora's Jar
- Women in the Greek Myths
- By: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The tellers of Greek myths—historically men—have routinely sidelined the female characters....
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The Golden Age Continues
- By Stefan Filipovits on 03-29-22
By: Natalie Haynes
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Bronze Age Mindset
- By: Bronze Age Pervert
- Narrated by: Adam Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Bronze Age Pervert explains that ancient man had something you have lost: confidence in his instincts and strength, knowledge in his blood. BAP shows how the Bronze Age mind-set can set you free and help you embark on the path of power....
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Mandatory Reading For All Men
- By Anonymous User on 11-20-18
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Richmond Lattimore - translator
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 22 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The great legacy of The Iliad is its shattering revelation of what it means to be human in the face of life's uncertainty and fleeting mortality....
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An Excellent Iliad
- By Jefferson on 04-17-10
By: Homer, and others
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The Road to Eleusis
- Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries
- By: R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann
- Narrated by: David Bendena
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The secretive Mysteries conducted at Eleusis in Greece for nearly two millennia have long puzzled scholars with strange accounts of initiates experiencing otherworldly journeys....
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really?
- By Anonymous User on 09-19-23
By: R. Gordon Wasson, and others
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Greek Mythology
- Fascinating Myths and Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monster from the Ancient Greek Mythology
- By: Simon Lopez
- Narrated by: Neil Hamilton
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals? Or that the Goddess Hera restored her virginity each year? The ancient Greeks wove one of the richest and best-preserved collections of stories of all the early civilizations....
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Fabulous! Highly recommended
- By Elizabeth Arndt on 01-31-20
By: Simon Lopez
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Uncovering Greek Mythology: A Beginner's Guide into the World of Greek Gods and Goddesses
- By: Lucas Russo
- Narrated by: Jared Zak
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Get to know the Greek gods and goddesses, from the mighty Zeus, to the temperamental Poseidon, the beautiful Aphrodite, and every character from A to Z....
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Wonderful book!!
- By Laura Preston on 12-07-22
By: Lucas Russo
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The Greeks
- A Global History
- By: Roderick Beaton
- Narrated by: Anna Crowe
- Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek city-states, led by Athens and Sparta, laid the foundation for much of modern science, the arts, politics, and law. But the influence of the Greeks did not end with the rise and fall of this classical civilization....
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An Ethnography of the Greeks
- By gmurphy92 on 03-27-22
By: Roderick Beaton
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Greek Mythology
- Classic Stories of the Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters (Classic Mythology, Book 1)
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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This captivating audiobook will take you on a beautiful journey through the fascinating world of Greek mythology. From the beginning of the cosmos to the Odyssey, be ready to venture into an exciting world of love, loyalty, infidelity, vengeance, deception, and intrigue....
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A great way to gain insight to Ancient Greece
- By cosmitron on 07-27-18
By: Scott Lewis
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Alexander the Great
- By: Arrian
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
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This is the incredible story of the world's greatest conqueror, a man who single handedly changed the course of history....
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A Superb Chronicle of Alexander
- By Theresa on 02-23-04
By: Arrian
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The Ancient City
- A Study on the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Ancient Greece and Rome
- By: Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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This amazing analysis of family and religious life among the ancient Greeks and Romans is the key to understanding ancient Mediterranean civilizations....
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One of the best books I've ever read
- By g on 06-14-22
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- A Journey Through History's Greatest Treasures
- By: Bettany Hughes
- Narrated by: Bettany Hughes
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
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An immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history....
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Much more than just the seven wonders
- By William on 05-11-24
By: Bettany Hughes
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The Peloponnesian War
- By: Thucydides
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 26 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Historians universally agree that Thucydides was the greatest historian who has ever lived, and that his story of the Peloponnesian conflict is a marvel of forensic science and fine literature....
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You better know the events before listening
- By David A. Montalvo on 05-25-16
By: Thucydides
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Out of One, Many
- Ancient Greek Ways of Thought and Culture
- By: Jennifer T. Roberts
- Narrated by: Petrea Burchard
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Covering the whole of the ancient Greek experience from its beginnings late in the third millennium BCE to the Roman conquest in 30 BCE, Out of One, Many is an accessible and lively introduction to the Greeks and their ways of living and thinking.
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The Emperor's Exile
- The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
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Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the empire's enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea....
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Thank you Simon Scarrow
- By WALDEMAR SADURSKI on 04-07-22
By: Simon Scarrow
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Hellenica
- By: Xenophon
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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The Hellenica is Xenophon’s continuation of Thucydides’ history of the Peloponnesian War, literally resuming from where the previous author’s history was abruptly left unfinished and narrating the events of the final seven years of the conflict and the war’s aftermath....
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A read no history lover should do without!
- By Epaminondas on 11-07-19
By: Xenophon
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The Sacred Band
- Three Hundred Theban Lovers Fighting to Save Greek Freedom
- By: James Romm
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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From classicist James Romm comes a thrilling deep dive into the last decades of ancient Greek freedom leading up to Alexander the Great’s destruction of Thebes - and the saga of the greatest military corps of the age, the Theban Sacred Band, a unit composed of 150 pairs of male lovers....
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Stop now and don’t buy this book.
- By Robert Pitman on 06-08-21
By: James Romm
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Homer and His Iliad
- By: Robin Lane Fox
- Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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The Iliad is the world’s greatest epic poem. Its beauty and profound bleakness are intensely moving, but great questions remain: Where, how, and when was it composed and why does it endure? Robin Lane Fox addresses these questions, drawing on a lifelong love and engagement with the poem....
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Masterful!
- By J. C. Weaver on 01-08-24
By: Robin Lane Fox
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Venus and Aphrodite
- A Biography of Desire
- By: Bettany Hughes
- Narrated by: Bettany Hughes
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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A cultural history of the goddess of love, from a New York Times best-selling and award-winning historian....
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I've learned about Aphrodite
- By Evon on 02-02-21
By: Bettany Hughes
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Atlantis and Lemuria
- By: Rudolf Steiner
- Narrated by: Lomakayu
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Rudolf Steiner uses the history of Atlantis and Lemuria to discuss the esoteric evolution of man. He covers in more detail what is suggested in An Outline of Occult Science. There was a time when a continent called Atlantis still lay between Europe and America....
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Good to have a reason
- By Phil F. on 07-28-21
By: Rudolf Steiner
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The Histories
- By: Polybius, W. R. Paton - translator
- Narrated by: Jonathan Booth
- Length: 37 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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The rise of Rome is one of the great stories of world history and fortunately we have a reliable and at times an eyewitness account, from the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis....
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One of the greatest works of history ever!
- By damianvincent on 03-11-22
By: Polybius, and others
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The Greek Way
- By: Edith Hamilton
- Narrated by: Nadia May
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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The Greek Way interprets their meaning and brings a realization of the refuge and strength the past can be to us....
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...Not as Good as The Echo of Greece
- By The Masked Reviewer on 11-04-16
By: Edith Hamilton
New releases
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Out of One, Many
- Ancient Greek Ways of Thought and Culture
- By: Jennifer T. Roberts
- Narrated by: Petrea Burchard
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Covering the whole of the ancient Greek experience from its beginnings late in the third millennium BCE to the Roman conquest in 30 BCE, Out of One, Many is an accessible and lively introduction to the Greeks and their ways of living and thinking. In this fresh and witty exploration of the thought, culture, society, and history of the Greeks, Jennifer Roberts traces not only the common values that united them across the seas and the centuries, but also the enormous diversity in their ideas and beliefs.
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Ancient Greece for Beginners - The History of Ancient Greece From the Bronze Age to Hellenism and From Apol-lo to Zeus Told in an Exciting and Entertaining Way
- By: Markus Dannen
- Narrated by: Casey Wayman
- Length: 59 mins
- Unabridged
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When dark smoke rises from stone temples, the followers of the cult of Dionysus pour each other deep red wine, ancient philosophers passionately discuss in the Athenian agora, and cheering shouts of victory ring out from Olympia in the distance - then you, dear readers, are nowhere else than in the multifaceted world of Greek antiquity. We hear a lot about ancient Greece; be it the huge world of gods that rules over the celestial sphere, strange myths that we still read and love today, or even personalities like that of Alexander the Great that trigger fascination and curiosity in us.
By: Markus Dannen
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Cypria
- A Journey to the Heart of the Mediterranean
- By: Alex Christofi
- Narrated by: Alex Christofi
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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In Cypria, named after a lost Cypriot epic which was the prequel to The Odyssey, British Cypriot writer Alex Christofi writes a deeply personal, lyrical history of the island of Cyprus, from the era of goddesses and mythical beasts to the present day. This sprawling, evocative and poetic book begins with the legend of the cyclops and the storytelling at the heart of the Mediterranean culture. Christofi travels to salt lakes, crusader castles, mosques and the eerie town deserted at the start of the 1974 war.
By: Alex Christofi
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The Hill
- The brutal fight for Hill 107 in the Battle of Crete
- By: Robert Kershaw
- Narrated by: Richard Burnip
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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In this remarkable history, we discover each of the individuals whose actions determined the outcome of the battle for Hill 107, the key event that decided the campaign to capture the vitally strategic island of Crete in May 1941. Drawing upon original combat reports, diary entries, letters and interviews, the battle is brought vividly to life. The narrative feels like a Shakespearean tragedy, the soldiers revealing their stories in and around the shadows of Hill 107.
By: Robert Kershaw
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Enchanted Islands
- A Mediterranean Odyssey – A Memoir of Travels through Love, Grief and Mythology
- By: Laura Coffey
- Narrated by: Laura Coffey
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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It started with a boy, of course. Seeking solace from the pain of heartbreak and her father's illness, Laura Coffey embarks on what was meant to be a simple holiday. But her newfound fascination with ancient Greek myths transforms her trip into a six-month odyssey, around tiny archipelagos and mystical Mediterranean islands thought to be the setting of Odysseus's epic journey. As she chases one of the most conflicted, flawed and yet beloved heroes through his fantastical sea-kingdoms, looking for the places where geography and mythology collide, she discovers the wild beauty of the islands.
By: Laura Coffey
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The Art of Running
- Learning to Run Like a Greek
- By: Andrea Marcolongo, Will Schutt - translator
- Narrated by: Mandi Kaye
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Why do we run? To what end, all the effort and pain? Wherefore this love of muscle, speed, and sweat? The Greeks were the first to ask these questions, the first to suspend war, work, politics, to enjoy public celebrations of athletic prowess. They invented sport and they were also the first to understand how physical activity connected to our mental well-being.
By: Andrea Marcolongo, and others
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Out of One, Many
- Ancient Greek Ways of Thought and Culture
- By: Jennifer T. Roberts
- Narrated by: Petrea Burchard
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Covering the whole of the ancient Greek experience from its beginnings late in the third millennium BCE to the Roman conquest in 30 BCE, Out of One, Many is an accessible and lively introduction to the Greeks and their ways of living and thinking. In this fresh and witty exploration of the thought, culture, society, and history of the Greeks, Jennifer Roberts traces not only the common values that united them across the seas and the centuries, but also the enormous diversity in their ideas and beliefs.
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Ancient Greece for Beginners - The History of Ancient Greece From the Bronze Age to Hellenism and From Apol-lo to Zeus Told in an Exciting and Entertaining Way
- By: Markus Dannen
- Narrated by: Casey Wayman
- Length: 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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When dark smoke rises from stone temples, the followers of the cult of Dionysus pour each other deep red wine, ancient philosophers passionately discuss in the Athenian agora, and cheering shouts of victory ring out from Olympia in the distance - then you, dear readers, are nowhere else than in the multifaceted world of Greek antiquity. We hear a lot about ancient Greece; be it the huge world of gods that rules over the celestial sphere, strange myths that we still read and love today, or even personalities like that of Alexander the Great that trigger fascination and curiosity in us.
By: Markus Dannen
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Cypria
- A Journey to the Heart of the Mediterranean
- By: Alex Christofi
- Narrated by: Alex Christofi
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Story
In Cypria, named after a lost Cypriot epic which was the prequel to The Odyssey, British Cypriot writer Alex Christofi writes a deeply personal, lyrical history of the island of Cyprus, from the era of goddesses and mythical beasts to the present day. This sprawling, evocative and poetic book begins with the legend of the cyclops and the storytelling at the heart of the Mediterranean culture. Christofi travels to salt lakes, crusader castles, mosques and the eerie town deserted at the start of the 1974 war.
By: Alex Christofi
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The Hill
- The brutal fight for Hill 107 in the Battle of Crete
- By: Robert Kershaw
- Narrated by: Richard Burnip
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In this remarkable history, we discover each of the individuals whose actions determined the outcome of the battle for Hill 107, the key event that decided the campaign to capture the vitally strategic island of Crete in May 1941. Drawing upon original combat reports, diary entries, letters and interviews, the battle is brought vividly to life. The narrative feels like a Shakespearean tragedy, the soldiers revealing their stories in and around the shadows of Hill 107.
By: Robert Kershaw
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Enchanted Islands
- A Mediterranean Odyssey – A Memoir of Travels through Love, Grief and Mythology
- By: Laura Coffey
- Narrated by: Laura Coffey
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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It started with a boy, of course. Seeking solace from the pain of heartbreak and her father's illness, Laura Coffey embarks on what was meant to be a simple holiday. But her newfound fascination with ancient Greek myths transforms her trip into a six-month odyssey, around tiny archipelagos and mystical Mediterranean islands thought to be the setting of Odysseus's epic journey. As she chases one of the most conflicted, flawed and yet beloved heroes through his fantastical sea-kingdoms, looking for the places where geography and mythology collide, she discovers the wild beauty of the islands.
By: Laura Coffey
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The Art of Running
- Learning to Run Like a Greek
- By: Andrea Marcolongo, Will Schutt - translator
- Narrated by: Mandi Kaye
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Why do we run? To what end, all the effort and pain? Wherefore this love of muscle, speed, and sweat? The Greeks were the first to ask these questions, the first to suspend war, work, politics, to enjoy public celebrations of athletic prowess. They invented sport and they were also the first to understand how physical activity connected to our mental well-being.
By: Andrea Marcolongo, and others
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Thucydides, Realism, and Why Nations Go to War
- By: Ryan Webb
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Despite their alliance against the Persian invasion in 480 B.C., the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta created separate spheres of influence. Following periods of intermittent conflict, in 431 B.C. they began a destructive war against each other that lasted twenty-seven years. To help explain this struggle, Thucydides, an Athenian military general and historian, looked for cause and effect relationships. He concluded that human emotions and interests, a nation’s pursuit of power, and influential leaders proved instrumental. These elements, which are all part of the theory of realism,...
By: Ryan Webb
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Pericles and Augustine
- Two Fathers of Western Thought
- By: Ryan Webb
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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The mourners fall silent with anticipation as Pericles walks briskly from the sepulchre to the erected stage. After a slight pause, he takes a deep breath and begins an eloquent funeral oration. He speaks on the glory of Athens and the honor of her dead. It is the Athenian winter of 431 B.C. and the city-state is engaged in a bitter war with its rival Sparta. Pericles’ resounding voice echoes off the surrounding hills and into the ears of Thucydides, the historian who records them in his work, The History of the Peloponnesian War. About eight hundred years later, a Christian bishop in ...
By: Ryan Webb
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- A Journey Through History's Greatest Treasures
- By: Bettany Hughes
- Narrated by: Bettany Hughes
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
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For millennia, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have been known for their aesthetic sublimity, ingenious engineering, and sheer, audacious magnitude: The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse at Alexandria. Echoing down time, each of these persists in our imagination as an emblem of the glory of antiquity, but beneath the familiar images is a surprising, revelatory history.
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Much more than just the seven wonders
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By: Bettany Hughes
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Atlantis Unveiled
- Decoding the Enigma of the Lost City
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
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Dive into the captivating mystery of the fabled sunken city with 'Atlantis Unveiled.' Embark on an intriguing journey, navigating through age-old legends, ancient literature, geographic theories, and archaeological perspectives to shed new light on this enigma that has fascinated humanity for centuries. Chapter One begins with demystifying the allure of Atlantis, illustrating how it has stood the test of time, immortalized in popular culture, and remained an enigma through the ages. We then journey back to its origins, understanding Plato's dialogues and the context behind the myths. The ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Greek Mythology
- A Timeless Collection of Greek Myths and Legends
- By: Adrian Danvers
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
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Dive into the enchanting world of "Greek Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Greek Myths and Legends" where the gods of Olympus reign supreme, heroes defy the impossible, and mythical creatures lurk in the shadows of ancient tales. Discover the Pantheon of Gods: Explore the majestic Mount Olympus in Chapter 1, where the Olympians weave their intrigues and wield their powers over mortals and immortals alike.
By: Adrian Danvers
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Sword of Ares
- By: Alex Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
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Alana’s village was ravaged by the Empire, her family killed, and her friends enslaved. Now, hidden deep in the forest, she plans to avenge her loved ones. Legend has it that the Sword of Ares, a magical weapon wielded by the god of War, will have the power to defeat the enemies of her tribe and unite all other barbarian lands under her cause. Now she must escape the watchful eye of her enemy and find the Sword before her tribe is wiped from the face of the Empire. But the Sword holds ancient secrets that should be left undisturbed. Secrets that could bring back an evil that the gods ...
By: Alex Morgenstern