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Step into the heart of history with The Big Questions: Who Were the Romans?—a thrilling and visually stunning journey through one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known. This book brings Roman Britain to life with epic storytelling, breathtaking imagery, and fascinating facts that will captivate young listeners and history lovers alike. Discover the Secrets of Roman Britain Witness the Roman legions invade Britain, facing fierce resistance from warriors like Boudica.

The Big Questions: Who is Boudica? For centuries, Britain has been a land of warriors, of tribes, of people who stood together in the face of invasion. But among them, one name burns through history—Boudica. When the Romans came, they expected to rule. They took land, enslaved tribes, and sought to crush the spirit of a nation. But in the ashes of betrayal, a queen rose. Boudica, the warrior of the Iceni, stood against the greatest empire the world had ever known.

Greek Mythology for Kids invites young listeners on an enchanting adventure through the magical world of ancient Greece. Written by Anna Thompson, this delightful book brings to life the legendary gods, brave heroes, and mystical creatures of Greek mythology in a way that's fun and accessible. Through engaging storytelling, children will explore timeless tales such as the mighty feats of Hercules, the wisdom of Athena, and the intriguing secrets of the Oracle of Delphi.

Gewaltige Pyramiden, geraubte Schätze und geheimnisvolle Hieroglyphen - das alte Ägypten fasziniert schon Grundschulkinder. Wie entstand eine Mumie? Was ist der "Fluch des Pharaos"? Was machen Ägyptologen? Diese und weitere Fragen werden spielerisch beantwortet mittels informativer Texte und spannender Rätselpausen. Kleine Forscher*innen entdecken faszinierende Legenden und Mythen über Pharaonen, Götter und das Tal der Könige.

Discover the fascinating origin story of Imhotep, one of the most successful, intelligent, and famous men in Ancient Egypt. From his genius early life to his rise as an architect and healer to becoming a legend for the ages. In the pages of this book, you'll discover the Egypt known to Imhotep, as he grows from a curious young man into one of the most successful, intelligent, and well-known men in ancient Egypt.

Die Inka, jenes sagenumwobene Indianervolk, welches in seiner kurzen Herrschaft das größte südamerikanische Reich aller Zeiten schuf, fasziniert bis heute durch seine mystische Vergangenheit, die strahlende und machtvolle Kultur sowie den schnellen und tragischen Untergang durch die spanischen Eroberer.

Woozle Goozle aus der beliebten Wissensserie erklärt in einem Hörspiel das Alte Ägypten. Woozle Goozle ist Erfinder aus Leidenschaft. 3001 Erfindungen am Tag – das bedeutet für ihn Glück. Das es dabei nicht immer ungefährlich zugeht, erfahren seine Freunde oft am eigenen Leib. Zeitreisen, Explosionen, Überflutungen oder Vulkanausbrüche – Woozles Erfindungen sind unberechenbar. In dieser Folge beamt er sich und Moderator Marc in die Cheopspyramide. Eigentlich wollen die beiden nur das alte Ägypten mit eigenen Augen sehen.

Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures, author Tracey Baptiste takes listeners on a journey across Africa to meet some of the great leaders and thinkers whose vision built a continent and shaped the world.

Deep in the jungle, among the rubber trees, the Olmec people lived thousands of years ago. Did you know they were the first to make chocolate? Did you know they loved to play sports? Did you know they were the first people to harvest latex into rubber? Did you know they believed in shape-shifting jaguars and carved huge stone heads? Come meet the Rubber People, and learn their ancient secrets!

Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this audiobook that introduces children to ancient cultures. Young listeners will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena and much more. Through incredible storytelling, you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world and much more.

Prince Neferkaptah has always loved learning. When he hears of a great book of knowledge called The Book of Thoth, he sets out to find it. But the gods have made his task difficult. Will Neferkaptah find the great book of the gods, or will he continue his search forever?

Isis and Osiris have never trusted their brother Set. When Set hosts a huge banquet for Osiris, Isis is worried. Osiris falls for Set's trickery, and is separated from his beloved Isis. Will Isis be able to save Osiris?

Pandora is always curious. When a messenger arrives with a beautiful golden vase from Zeus, Pandora is entranced by it. She longs to open its lid, but Zeus has told her not to. Will Pandora be able to keep her curiosity under control?

What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young listeners dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist?

You’d never believe it, but the mummies from horror movies are real. Unwrap the secrets of historic mummies like King Tut and Princess Amen Ra.

Hallo und herzlich willkommen! Hier bist du richtig, denn bei uns dreht sich jetzt alles um das alte Ägypten. Wo liegt Ägypten? Wie lebten die Menschen im alten Ägypten? Womit haben die Kinder gespielt und welche Pflichten hatten sie? Wie hoch ist die höchste Pyramide der Welt? Warum gab es Grabräuber? Wo liegt das Tal der Könige und welche berühmten Pharaonen liegen dort begraben? Keine Sorge: Allen diesen Fragen werden wir uns jetzt widmen und auch gemeinsam beantworten.

Around 2,000 years ago, the Maya people were raising pyramids to house their many gods and to bury their kings. This is just one of the special secrets uncovered by archaeologists in their stunning finds in parts of Central America. More than anything, the Maya left us with many questions. It’s the job of scientists and archaeologists to explain how a thriving people came to such a quick end. There are no simple answers, but we can discover so much with a shovel and brushes! Come, explore this fascinating civilization with us - and don’t forget your Indiana Jones hat!

The ancient Greeks gave us so much that we still use today; mythological stories we continue to study in schools and colleges and the Olympics are just a few. While Greece is just a small European country today, it covered parts of today’s North Africa and Iran - and had a society much like ours. Greeks enjoyed great food, music, and reading. Society was governed a lot like modern times, and its people were farmers, politicians, artists, and inventors! Prepare to be amazed about how this ancient society looks so much like our own - and why.

Geschichte für Kinder - Spannend und kindgerecht erzählt. Dieses umfangreiche Sammelwerk umfasst eine aufregende Einführung in jede einzelne der vier beeindruckenden Mythologien. Beinahe jeder Mensch besitzt aufgrund von Film und Fernsehen sowie der Schulbildung gewisse Kenntnisse über diese Sagen. Es sind jedoch die kleinen Details, die die Überlieferungen erst so richtig spannend und interessant werden lassen! In diesem Hörbuch werden endlich alle offenen Fragen geklärt, die Sie und Ihre Kinder bisher hatten.

Geschichte hautnah erleben - Dominic Sandbrook katapultiert Hörer*innen mitten hinein in die historischen Ereignisse, die unsere heutige Gegenwart geformt haben. Wir reisen weit zurück in die Vergangenheit und erleben, wie sich der junge Alexander in einer antiken Welt voller mystischer Götter und sagenhafter Städte aufmacht, eines der größten Reiche der Menschheit zu erschaffen und somit unsterblich zu werden. In einen globalen Kontext gesetzt, begeistern Sandbrooks mitreißende Geschichten Hörer*innen jeden Alters.