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Discover loads about the loo, piles about poo and the funniest and foulest facts from the smelliest corners of history, from TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge - perfect for fans of Horrible Histories and Adam Kay....

In 1845, a disaster struck Ireland. Overnight, a mysterious blight attacked the potato crops, turning the potatoes black and destroying the only real food of nearly six million people....

Spend an entire year investigating the fascinating story of the modern world, from the American Civil War through the end of the twentieth century—from Europe and the Middle East through India, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Australia, and both North and South America....

Discover what caused World War 1 & 2, from Europe's arms race to a shocking assassination in Sarajevo, and the rise of Dictatorship in Germany, all showing how small events can change history in big ways....

Discover the most important historical events in modern European history, such as the Industrial and French Revolutions, the First and Second World Wars, the Holocaust, the Great Depression, the women’s suffrage movement, the Cold War, and so much more....

"You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged....

Dive into a realm where Norse gods and giants clash, fearless warriors brave the seas, and magical creatures roam the Nine Worlds of Norse mythology. Say goodbye to boring books—this is Viking mythology like you’ve never heard it before.

This exciting Who Was? title explores how Catherine the Great was able to turn Russia into one of the great powers of Europe by expanding its borders, helping improve its educational system, and advocating for the arts. Her three-decade reign is considered the Golden Age of Russia....

Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period that Newton gave life to some of science's most important theories....

On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany, thanks largely to the efforts of the Hitler Youth....

Follow our fearless adventurers Cassandra and Otto (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure....

Do you know why the Romans were considered the most powerful nation in the world for many centuries? How did they live? What was life like in early Rome? In this audiobook, you’ll discover how they lived, what they ate, and how they entertained themselves.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and zoom back to ancient Greece – and trust us, it's going to be a wild ride!

Geschichte hautnah erleben - Dominic Sandbrook katapultiert Hörer*innen mitten hinein in die historischen Ereignisse, die unsere heutige...

The Bismark was the greatest warship ever built, with guns so powerful and accurate it could destroy an enemy ship while safely staying outside the line of fire....

On the 16th of December, 1944, in the frozen forests of the Ardennes, the German army attacked American Allied forces, making one last attempt to turn the tide of World War II....

Paranormal investigator Yvette Fielding has been uncovering the ghostly pasts of places for over 20 years. Join her as she brings to life the hauntings and chilling histories of some of the most notorious houses in the UK. .

Ghost hunter Yvette Fielding has been investigating spooky places for over 20 years. This time she is uncovering the ghostly histories of Britain's castles. From Oxford Castle to Bamburgh, these castles are filled with hauntings and spooky histories.

Told through the eyes of parents who personally experienced the war, you'll discover valuable lessons intertwined with stories to help young listeners understand the significance of World War II.

Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own....

Robert M. Edsel, number one New York Times best-selling author of The Monuments Men, brings this story to young listeners for the first time in a sweeping, dynamic adventure detailing history's greatest treasure hunt....

A Child's History of England is a book by Charles Dickens. It first appeared in serial form in Household Words, running from 25 January 1851 to 10 December 1853...

Kokosnuss, Oskar und Matilda bei den Wikingern. Wann haben die Wikinger gelebt? Wie wurden sie so hervorragende Schiffsbauer und Seeleute...

This spirited retelling brings us Shakespeare’s cast of immortal characters with excerpts from the original dialogue told in a way that young listeners can grasp....

In this audiobook, you’ll learn all about World War I: why it happened, who was involved, how and where it was fought, significant battles and people, the technological advancements, and how the war shaped the world for future generations....