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Danny Kingman is used to fending for himself. Working nonstop as an ER nurse to pay for his mother’s care, he’s been putting his own life on hold for as long as he can remember. But when an unbelievably hot, strangely intense man saves him from a mugging, Danny has a feeling everything is about to change. Especially when that man suddenly pops out a pair of fangs.

In a league full of troublemakers, Cold Fury defenseman Roman Sýkora stands out - at least when it comes to negative publicity. When he's not chilling in the penalty box, the sizzling Czech skate demon is racking up tabloid headlines for his scandalous behavior with the ladies. But now Roman's feeling the burn from management to clean up his act, or else. Luckily he's got an enticing distraction: a fun-loving barista who plays the ukulele.

Raven and her sister, Cara, are at the mercy of a small detachment of Florentine vampyres who are delivering them as a peace offering to the feared Curia in Rome. Though she's unsure William survived the coup that toppled his principality, Raven is determined to protect her sister at all costs, even if it means challenging Borek, the commander of the detachment. In an effort to keep Raven from falling into the hands of his enemies, William puts himself at the mercy of the Roman, the dangerous and mysterious vampyre king of Italy. But the Roman is not what he expects.

Volume Two of Appian's Roman History consists of his incredible chronicle of the Roman Civil War, which began in 133 B.C. with the conflict between the plebeians and the aristocracy over the attempted land reforms of the brothers Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus. Violence continues on and off for the next century, ending only in 31 B.C. with the victory of Octavius over Mark Antony at the naval battle of Actium.

Volume Two of Dio Cassius brings to a close his sweeping historical work, Roman History. This volume begins with book 50 and the struggle between Octavian and Mark Antony. Octavian's victory is the beginning of the Principate and a new direction in Roman history. Dio takes a prolonged look at the reign of Augustus.

Dio Cassius was a Roman statesman and historian of Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of history on ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of Rome (753 BC), the formation of the republic (509 BC), and the creation of the empire (31 BC). The history continues until AD 229.

Inmitten der malerischen Landschaft Siziliens entfaltet sich eine fesselnde Familiengeschichte und ein leidenschaftliches Liebeswirrwarr. Nach einer gescheiterten Beziehung und dem Verlust ihres Jobs steht Lisa vor einem Neuanfang – und der führt sie direkt ins Herz Siziliens.Was sie dort erwartet, übertrifft ihre kühnsten Träume – ein malerisches Paradies voller Zitronenbäume, duftender Kräuter und ein traumhafter Blick aufs funkelnde Mittelmeer. Doch die Idylle trügt.Das alte Haus, das Onkel Alfonso hinterlassen hat, entpuppt sich als Paradies voller Geschichten und Rätsel.

Appian of Alexander was a Greek historian who lived at the height of the Roman Empire during the first half of the 2nd century AD, having been born around AD 95 and died about AD 165. Very little is known about him beyond what he reveals about himself, along with the fact that he lived in Alexandria. He was a Roman citizen and held several senior-level public offices, both in Alexandria and in Rome.

Though he was Greek, Plutarch wrote his Lives in the first century, a world dominated by the Roman Empire. Here he considers some of the major figures who had left their stamp on the history of Rome, including generals, rulers, philosophers, and politicians. These unabridged selections focus on Coriolanus, Pompey, Caesar, Cicero, Brutus, and Mark Antony.

This audiobook brings you the lesser-known moments that shaped Rome’s history. It doesn’t just focus on the powerful emperors; it also examines the people who worked behind the scenes and shaped the empire in their own way. From Julius Caesar’s personal worries to the mystery of the missing Ninth Legion, these stories reveal the real lives behind the famous Roman names.

Discover the ultimate deep dive into cinema with "Movies Explained," the podcast that unpacks your favorite films with spoiler-filled breakdowns, character motivations, plot summaries, ending analyses, and Rotten Tomatoes scores. Hosted by Franky, each episode explores blockbuster hits, indie gems, and classic movies, explaining the whole story step by step while delving into what drives the characters and what those ambiguous finales really mean. Whether you're a film buff craving detailed movie explanations, in-depth film analysis, or comprehensive spoiler discussions, "Movies Explained" ...

On this show we Go Over Insane, Funny, and Entertaining Stories from Reddit with Original Commentary by me :)All the stories are from Reddit boards, such as r/ProRevenge, R/Maliciouscompliance. r/aita, and /rNuclearrevengeif you have any #reddit stories for us to comment on just send them my way and I'll be sure to include it in a future episode!#redditstories #reddit #updates #realstories

Espartaco es la figura central en los primeros capítulos de este audiolibro. Condujo a los esclavos a rebelarse contra los opresores romanos e hizo un impacto significativo. Su nombre será recordado en la historia debido a sus actos heroicos.

Gute Nacht Geschichten Podcast zum Einschlafen. Fantasievolle Kurzgeschichten aus den Bereichen der Fantasy, des Sci-Fi's und des Gruselns, für dich zum einschlafen! Dieser Podcast wird von dem Förderverein und der Autorenschule "Sarturia" unterstützt. http://www.sarturia.com

Natasha Schlesinger and Sophia Schlesinger take kids on an interactive adventure through Ancient Roman Art using exciting stories and ancient myths and introducing youngsters to ancient sculpture, painting, and metalwork that they find at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Dive into the wildest corners of Reddit with Crazy Reddit Stories! Each episode, we read aloud the most unhinged, hilarious, and jaw-dropping tales from drama-filled subreddits like r/maliciouscompliance, r/HOA, r/ProRevenge, r/pettyrevenge, r/AITA, and more. From epic acts of spiteful obedience to nightmare neighbor disputes and unbelievable entitled-people meltdowns, these real-life stories showcase the absolute craziness hiding in everyday life. Perfect for your commute, workout, or late-night binge—get ready to laugh, cringe, and say "no way" out loud.reddit, stories, drama, ...

Volumul conține următoarele povești adevărate, un total de o oră și jumătate de înregistrări.

A limited series podcast devoted to sixth century Byzantium and the greatest recorded love story on earth — that between Empress Theodora and her husband, the Emperor Justinian.

Maia gărgărița și firul de iarbă–Maia gărgărița se rătăcește, o prinde noaptea pe camp iar un fir de iarbă o învelește și îi ține cald peste noapte–despre faptul că orice vietate oricât de neînsemnată are utilitatea ei.

"Rome was a poem pressed into service as a city.” In that short line, Anatole Broyard, a 20th century American writer, compactly captures the timeless and enchanting beauty that resides within the Eternal City of Rome. This tourist destination is often one of the highest ranked on bucket lists, for how could one not want to experience its marvelous ruins, mirror-like rivers, and spectacular stretches of aqueducts, firsthand?