Greece

A classic book now available on audio With narration by Phyllida Nash, who gives a captivating account of the legendary empire that made the modern Western world possible Byzantium. The name evokes grandeur and exoticism—gold, cunning, and complexity. In this unique book, Judith Herrin unveils...

Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A listenable, two-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright. An ideal guide for students...

Bloomsbury presents Cypria: A Journey to the Heart of the Mediterranean, written and read by Alex Christofi SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2025 "A brilliant exploration of Cyprus’s long history of cultural resilience. Superbly composed." -- Guardian One of National...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The New Testament in Its World: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own....

John Adams said of Cicero, "All ages of the world have not produced a greater statesman and philosopher combined." Voltaire said of Cicero, "He taught us how to think." And yet Anthony Everitt’s authoritative yet accessible work is the first one-volume biography of the Roman statesman in over...

In the epic clash of Greece and Persia, a hero is forged - a monumental novel from the author of the Tyrant series. Arimnestos is a farm boy when war breaks out between the citizens of his native Plataea and their overbearing neighbours, Thebes. Standing in the battle line for the first time...

The History of Rome is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient history and the Roman era. With colorful detail and intriguing insight, Titus brings to life some of the most turbulent times in human history....

The rivalry between two of the dominant city states of Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, erupted into a war lasting nearly 30 years and was to have a dramatic effect on the balance of power in the area. Between 431 and 404 BCE, the two cities battled it out on land and sea, aided by their...

The fierce courage of the men and women of the Greek Resistance is brought to vivid life in Sunday Times bestseller Simon Scarrow's powerful novel of World War II. 'Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal' Sunday Times 1938. A perfect summer on the Greek island...

In this compact yet comprehensive history of ancient Greece, Thomas R. Martin brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century BC. Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Martin...

Jane Ellen Harrison (1850-1928) is the most famous female Classicist in history, the author of books that revolutionized our understanding of Greek culture and religion. A star in the British academic world, she became the quintessential Cambridge woman—as Virginia Woolf suggested when, in A...

In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority, and style....

‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH This is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient...

The ancient Greeks loom large in legend and lore. In ancient myth, names such as Hercules, Achilles, and Prometheus scream out to us from the primordial past. Who are these strange, mysterious figures? Listen to find out....

A sweeping global history of the birth of modern Greece In 1821, a diverse territory in the southern Balkans on the fringe of the Ottoman Empire was thrust into a decade of astounding mass violence. The Greek Revolution and the Violent Birth of Nationalism traces how something new emerged from...

Deploying straightforward language and metaphors drawn from everyday life, The Republic contains many key ideas including the theory of forms and the concept of the philosopher-king....

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....

Brought to you by Penguin. There is in Athens a rather plain ruin; a simple courtyard lined with fragments of wall. Yet, this little patch of land has a claim to be the most significant place in human history. It is the Lyceum, site of Aristotle's school: here the philosopher wandered...

The secretive Mysteries conducted at Eleusis in Greece for nearly two millennia have long puzzled scholars with strange accounts of initiates experiencing otherworldly journeys. In this groundbreaking work, three experts - a mycologist, a chemist, and a historian - argue persuasively that the...

The Trial and the Death of Socrates remains a powerful document...

Bloomsbury presents The Hill by Robert Kershaw, read by Richard Burnip. From the critically acclaimed author of Dünkirchen 1940, this is a groundbreaking history of the epic three-day battle for Hill 107 that changed the course of the war in the Mediterranean. In this remarkable history, we...

The story of Artemisia, formidable queen of the Greek city-state of Halicarnassus, that counters longstanding misconceptions about women's roles in antiquity Herodotus's listeners never doubted that Artemisia I of Caria had commanded a fleet in the naval Battle of Salamis. After all, she was the...

Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between! Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite...

'Terrific and passionate writing about a philosopher whose heroism is unquestionable . . . and as lively and learned an introduction to classical Athens as you could want' - Daily Telegraph In The Hemlock Cup, award-winning historian Bettany Hughes brings to vivid life one of the most...

The story of Artemisia, formidable queen of the Greek city-state of Halicarnassus, that counters longstanding misconceptions about women's roles in antiquity Herodotus's listeners never doubted that Artemisia I of Caria had commanded a fleet in the naval Battle of Salamis. After all, she was the...

Around the year 1200 BC, the most connected world that had ever existed came apart. From the palaces of Mycenae to the harbors of the Levant, from the Hittite capital in the Anatolian highlands to the grain barges of the Nile, a web of kingdoms had spent three centuries learning to depend on one another for tin and copper, grain and gold, marriage alliances and mutual defense. Within two generations, most of it was gone. Cities burned, scripts were forgotten, and the survivors remembered the age they had lost as a vanished dream of heroes.

Journey into the enigmatic life and enduring legacy of Pythagoras, the philosopher-mystic whose teachings shaped the intellectual and ritual traditions of humanity. Born on the island of Samos around 570 BCE, Pythagoras transcended the boundaries of his time, blending mathematics, music, and philosophy into a cohesive vision of the cosmos governed by harmony and universal code. Through travels that spanned Egypt, Babylon, and India, Pythagoras encountered and synthesized the profound wisdom of ancient civilizations.

Experience a deeply immersive slice of ancient history by surviving the daily struggles of classical Greek agriculture. Perfect for your evening wind-down or a reflective morning commute, this calm, atmospheric journey transports you directly to the Mediterranean countryside. Feel the sun on...

Step across the threshold of classical Athens and experience the hidden political power of an ancient Greek symposium. Perfect for an atmospheric evening wind-down or an immersive commute, this real-time historical journey transforms you into a silent guest at an elite drinking party. Eavesdrop...

Step past the solemn marble statues into the vibrant, everyday cultural history of ancient Greek leisure and play. Perfect for an energetic morning commute or a relaxing afternoon walk, this immersive journey transports you directly into the dusty lanes and lively homes of antiquity. Hear the...

Step into the ancient history of the first Olympic Games, where brutal athletic combat collides with sacred ritual. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this visceral audio journey transports you to the dust-choked roads of a fractured Greece. Experience the roar of the crowds and the smoke of...

Step into the dusty training fields of ancient history and experience the grueling reality of Spartan childhood. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive time travel tour transforms dry facts into a high-energy journey through the everyday life of classical classrooms. Follow the footsteps...

Thrust into a brutal military coming-of-age, a seven-year-old boy must survive ancient Sparta's deadliest training. Perfect for an intense commute, this gripping historical fiction immerses you deeply in the shadows of the agoge. Listeners will taste the sweat, smell the iron, and feel the...

Step into the epic history of ancient deities and fierce monster slayers that shaped Western civilization's imagination. Whether you are transforming a mundane commute into an atmospheric adventure or unwinding with awe-inspiring folklore, this immersive narrative brings classical legends to...

Unearth the ancient history of a doomed Greek city erased overnight by a cataclysmic earthquake and tsunami. Long before Atlantis captured the global imagination, a real coastal epicenter of trade vanished beneath the restless waters of the Corinthian Gulf. Immerse yourself in an atmospheric...

Discover the awe-inspiring engineering and dramatic ancient history behind humanity's most legendary vanished monument. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive deep dive transports armchair travelers straight into the heart of the Hellenistic Mediterranean. Experience the turbulent...

Unearth the archaeological reality behind ancient history's most famous mythological siege and discover the true story. Perfect for an engaging commute or focused learning, this atmospheric journey travels to the Late Bronze Age to separate poetic legend from hard evidence. Step onto the shores...

Experience the dramatic military history of a restless prince whose fierce ambition forged a massive ancient empire. Whether you need an epic escape for your daily commute or engaging learning on the go, this cinematic narrative delivers high-stakes action without the dry dates. Step onto the...

Dive into ancient military history and witness the ultimate last stand where a small Greek coalition defies an empire. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gritty narrative transports you directly to the blood-soaked mountain pass of 480 BC. Feel the intense drama of tactical survival as...

Witness the epic clash of ancient history and political drama, evolving from mythic gods to the birthplace of democracy. Perfect for your daily commute or a rapid learning session, this fast-paced narrative condenses millennia of triumphs, betrayals, and philosophical breakthroughs into an...

Experience the epic ancient military history of an underdog general who forged an empire from the ashes of conquest. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative transports you straight to the brutal battlefields and vibrant cities of the Hellenistic age. Listen as ambitious warlords...

Uncover the mysterious collapse of Europe's first Bronze Age civilization in this captivating ancient history deep dive. Whether you are fueling your daily commute with educational listening or indulging a deep historical curiosity, step into the immersive ruins of a lost Mediterranean world...

Journey into the Late Bronze Age to separate classical mythology from the real archaeological history of the Trojan War. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive exploration transports you from the sung poetry of ancient campfires to the dirt-stained trenches of Anatolian excavations...

Step into a vibrant popular history where clashing empires and ancient migrations forge a legendary Mediterranean port. Perfect for your daily commute or a thoughtful afternoon walk, this immersive narrative transforms ancient streets into a living, breathing crossroads of humanity. Listen as...

Explore ancient history and mythology to witness the fierce evolution of Western philosophy and democracy. Whether you are maximizing your daily commute or seeking a deep learning experience, this captivating narrative transports you to bustling Athenian markets and smoky Spartan temples...

Dive into the gripping military history of ancient Greece’s most feared warrior society and its inevitable collapse. Perfect for an engaging commute or a focused educational deep dive, this intense narrative brings the brutal reality of legendary hoplite soldiers to life. Discover the...

Journey from mythic gods to rigorous philosophy and witness the dramatic rise of ancient Western civilization. Perfect for an educational commute or deep focus, this sweeping narrative transforms abstract doctrines into a gripping historical saga. Hear how real intellectuals battled societal...

Dive into an ancient history epic where doomed romance and brutal siege warfare shatter a sprawling Bronze Age empire. Perfect for transforming a routine commute into a sweeping dramatic escape, this immersive narrative resurrects the legendary clash of mortals and quarrelsome deities. Feel the...

Witness this epic ancient history clash where a radical naval democracy battles a ruthless military state for survival. Perfect for a gripping commute, this tense narrative transports you into the political chambers and blood-soaked battlefields of the classical world. Watch a hard-won victory...