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Lord Byron: The Life and Legacy of the Most Famous Romantic Poet
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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Lord Byron’s very name conjures up visions of the Romantic movement and outlandishly dressed bohemians, for if Alfred, Lord Tennyson was the poetic darling of the masses, Byron was the hero of the hedonists. While the traditional English literary hero was a nobleman rescuing a damsel in distress, Byron created the antihero, a man plagued by self-doubt and hidden sorrow. At the same time, his hero was also capable of facing reality once he had wrestled through his own angst, and even of occasionally acting nobly in the great tradition of the author’s Puritan forebears.
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Lord Byron: The Life and Legacy of the Most Famous Romantic Poet
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Release date: 07-08-2018
- Language: English
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Olaudah Equiano
- The Life and Legacy of the Freed Slave Whose Autobiography Fueled Britain's Abolitionist Movement
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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Olaudah Equiano challenged the image of the unconscious African beast with such intellect, philosophical refinement, public presence, and elegant writing that standard British perceptions began to unravel. It is rational to assume that with his emergence as a respected world traveler, abolition of the slave trade was pushed forward by an incalculable number of years. Within his life, Equiano was to become the first Black British politician.
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Olaudah Equiano
- The Life and Legacy of the Freed Slave Whose Autobiography Fueled Britain's Abolitionist Movement
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 14-12-2017
- Language: English
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Anglo-Saxon England Before the Norman Conquest
- The History and Legacy of the Anglo-Saxons During the Early Middle Ages
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
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The famous conqueror from the European continent came ashore with thousands of men, ready to set up a new kingdom in England. The Britons had resisted the amphibious invasion from the moment his forces landed, but he was able to push forward. In a large winter battle, the Britons’ large army attacked the invaders, but was eventually routed, and the conqueror was able to set up a new kingdom.
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Anglo-Saxon England Before the Norman Conquest
- The History and Legacy of the Anglo-Saxons During the Early Middle Ages
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 22-12-2020
- Language: English
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Homo Erectus: The History of the Archaic Humans Who Left Africa and Formed the First Hunter-Gatherer Societies
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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Most scientists believe the evolution of humans has a history as long as life itself. Anatomically modern humans and all other life that has existed on the planet first came about from the single-celled microorganisms that emerged approximately 4 billion years ago. Through the processes of mutation and natural selection, all forms of life developed, and this continuous lineage of life makes it difficult to say precisely when one species completely separates from another.
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Homo Erectus: The History of the Archaic Humans Who Left Africa and Formed the First Hunter-Gatherer Societies
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Release date: 05-12-2018
- Language: English
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Akhenaten and Amarna: The History of Ancient Egypt’s Most Mysterious Pharaoh and His Capital City
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
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An Egyptian mystery that shows no signs of going away is the history of the archeological site known as Amarna, which is actually the name of the modern village that is closest to the ancient Egyptian city of Akhet-Aten. Akhet-Aten was built during the reign of one of Egypt’s most enigmatic pharaohs, Akhenaten, and modern archaeological studies have shown it was hastily built and almost as quickly abandoned. Although the city had a brief lifespan, it was vitally important at the time, so much so that the late 18th Dynasty has been named the Amarna Period by modern scholars.
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Akhenaten and Amarna: The History of Ancient Egypt’s Most Mysterious Pharaoh and His Capital City
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 22-05-2019
- Language: English
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Douglas Bader
- The Life and Legacy of One of the Royal Air Force’s Most Famous Fighter Aces
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
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Given the RAF’s importance, it should come as no surprise that some of the pilots ranked among Britain’s most recognized war heroes, and Douglas Bader remains one of the most famous British soldiers in World War II. He has become synonymous with courage and perseverance in adversity, especially since both his legs were amputated after an air crash in 1931, yet he managed to continue flying and return to the RAF at the outbreak of the war in 1939. He became a well-decorated and highly promoted fighter ace before being shot down and taken prisoner by the Germans.
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Douglas Bader
- The Life and Legacy of One of the Royal Air Force’s Most Famous Fighter Aces
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Release date: 14-12-2023
- Language: English
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Edward I
- A Captivating Guide to the Life and Death of the Hammer of the Scots and His Impact on the History of England (Exploring England's Past)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs
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King Edward I was the first of three Edwards who reigned in perfect succession. He was one of the most important kings in English history, but he was also one of the most controversial. This was the king who subdued Wales and fought Scotland to a standstill for much of his reign. He battled leading Scottish figures that are recognizable to even novice history students. Both William Wallace and Robert the Bruce butted heads with this English ruler.
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Edward I
- A Captivating Guide to the Life and Death of the Hammer of the Scots and His Impact on the History of England (Exploring England's Past)
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs
- Release date: 06-10-2022
- Language: English
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The Megalithic Temples of Malta
- The History and Legacy of Europe’s Oldest Standing Structures
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
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While the Bronze Age is recognized as one of history’s most important phases, it’s been hard for historians to precisely date. The idea of the Bronze Age comes from a three-age system developed in the 19th century, through which archaeologists and historians believe cultures evolve. These three ages are the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age, and the concept of the system stems from the simultaneous development of museums in Europe during that time.
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The Megalithic Temples of Malta
- The History and Legacy of Europe’s Oldest Standing Structures
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Release date: 08-11-2023
- Language: English
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Sinn Féin: The History and Legacy of the Irish Republican Political Party
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
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The saga of English predominance in Ireland began in the 12th century following the Norman invasion of England, when a band of Norman adventurers, established on the Welsh mainland, set off across the Irish Sea to test their prospects on the shores of England’s western neighbor. Ireland at the time was ruled in provinces by local kings, each with limited power and authority, and often at war with one another.
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Sinn Féin: The History and Legacy of the Irish Republican Political Party
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 24-10-2019
- Language: English
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The Mezquita and Medina Azahara: The History and Legacy of the Moors’ Most Famous Landmarks in Córdoba, Spain
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
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The Mezquita and Medina Azahara: The History and Legacy of the Moors’ Most Famous Landmarks in Córdoba, Spain offers a virtual tour of these priceless places of worship and how they have been at the center of religious debates for hundreds of years. You will learn about the Mezquita and Medina Azahara like never before.
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The Mezquita and Medina Azahara: The History and Legacy of the Moors’ Most Famous Landmarks in Córdoba, Spain
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 24-09-2018
- Language: English
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The Republic of Liberia: The Controversial History and Legacy of the West African Nation That Began as an Experimental Colony
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
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In the spring of 1786, an organization was founded in London to provide some aid for destitute blacks and Asians in the British capital who were by then beginning to become conspicuous. Quite a number of them were resettled blacks from the American colonies who aided British forces in the Revolutionary War and found themselves thereafter no longer welcome in the United States. Others were captives, slaves for one reason or another released on the high seas, and other stevedores and sailors washed up on the shore of England.
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The Republic of Liberia: The Controversial History and Legacy of the West African Nation That Began as an Experimental Colony
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 18-09-2018
- Language: English
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The Kingdom of Italy: The History and Legacy of the Italian State from Unification to the End of World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
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The Kingdom of Italy: The History and Legacy of the Italian State from Unification to the End of World War II chronicles the turbulent events and wars that unified Italy into one kingdom, and the struggle to maintain it over the next 75 years. You will learn about the Kingdom of Italy like never before.
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The Kingdom of Italy: The History and Legacy of the Italian State from Unification to the End of World War II
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 06-08-2019
- Language: English
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The Colonization and Establishment of Liberia
- The History of the West African Nation Before the Liberian Civil Wars
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
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The Colonization and Establishment of Liberia looks at how the colony grew, the ideals behind it, what life was like there, and how a tenuous democracy lasted in the colony for over 100 years. You will learn about the settlement of Liberia like never before.
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The Colonization and Establishment of Liberia
- The History of the West African Nation Before the Liberian Civil Wars
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
- Release date: 27-09-2018
- Language: English
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The Quakers
- A Captivating Guide to a Historically Christian Group and How William Penn Founded the Colony of Pennsylvania in British North America
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
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Many other mainline Christians viewed the Quakers as a dangerous sect, so much so that they pressured the British Parliament to pass the Quaker Act of 1662. This act set forth in law the “prescribed form” of prayer and worship as designated by the state. It was a formula that specifically left the traditions of the Quakers out. Unable to gain acceptance in England, the Quakers would soon leave the place of their origin altogether and try their luck in a brave new world on another continent.
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The Quakers
- A Captivating Guide to a Historically Christian Group and How William Penn Founded the Colony of Pennsylvania in British North America
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 17-11-2020
- Language: English
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The Ancient Nubians
- The History of One of the Oldest Civilizations in Africa
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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During the several centuries that ancient Egypt stood as one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world, conflicts with its neighbors often played a central role in hieroglyphic texts and art from temples and tombs. The three primary enemies of the Egyptians were the Libyans who occupied the Western Desert and its oases, the so-called Asiatics who lived in the Levant, and finally the Nubians to Egypt’s south.
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The Ancient Nubians
- The History of One of the Oldest Civilizations in Africa
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 28-11-2016
- Language: English
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Catalonia and Basque Country
- The History and Legacy of the Autonomous Communities in Spain
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
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It would not be a stretch to say that for a very tiny geographical territory (just 20,747 square kilometers), the Basque Country has inspired a plethora of intense stereotypes. Some of these stereotypes have been cast upon its people from the outside while others have been strategically propagated by the people themselves. For such a small area of land that is home to only 3,000,000 people, the Basque Country is anything but small in terms of its history, which is why opinions about its people are so intense, so consequential, and so contradictory.
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Catalonia and Basque Country
- The History and Legacy of the Autonomous Communities in Spain
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 01-05-2020
- Language: English
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Ur
- The History and Legacy of the Ancient Sumerian Capital
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
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When American archaeologists discovered a collection of cuneiform tablets in Iraq in the late 19th century, they were confronted with a language and a people who were at the time only scarcely known to even the most knowledgeable scholars of ancient Mesopotamia: the Sumerians.
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Ur
- The History and Legacy of the Ancient Sumerian Capital
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
- Release date: 22-09-2016
- Language: English
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History of Scotland
- An Enthralling Overview of Important Events and Figures (Europe)
- By: Billy Wellman
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
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The History of Scotland—The Tiny Nation That Changed the World! Do you know the whole story of Scotland? Journey through the rich heritage of a nation that has significantly shaped the world in this enthralling history book. Discover the fascinating events and iconic figures that have made Scotland a beacon of culture, innovation, and resilience.
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History of Scotland
- An Enthralling Overview of Important Events and Figures (Europe)
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 13-09-2024
- Language: English
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The British Royal Family: The Life of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 45 mins
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From his earliest years, Prince William has been a photographer's dream come true in the same way his mother had been. While he is not necessarily known for his mother's media savvy, he is well liked by the media, and he is able, consciously or incidentally, to capitalize on this advantage. At the same time, from polo to charities, William is thoroughly his father Charles' son as a Windsor prince.
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The British Royal Family: The Life of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 45 mins
- Release date: 07-07-2015
- Language: English
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Portuguese Macau
- The History and Legacy of the Autonomous Chinese Territory That Became the Last European Colony in Asia
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
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Portuguese Macau examines how this tiny foothold managed to last as a European possession for so long, and the dynamics that led to China establishing sovereignty over it at the end of the 20th century.
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Portuguese Macau
- The History and Legacy of the Autonomous Chinese Territory That Became the Last European Colony in Asia
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
- Release date: 17-07-2018
- Language: English
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