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Ancient Mesopotamia
- Life in the Cradle of Civilization
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Amanda H. Podany PhD
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
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Mesopotamia is the ancient name for the region that is now Iraq, a remarkably advanced civilization that flourished for two-thirds of the time that civilization has existed on Earth. Mesopotamians mastered irrigation agriculture; built the first complex urban societies; developed writing, literature, and law; and united vast regions through warfare and diplomacy. While civilizations like Greece and Rome have an unbroken tradition of written histories, the rich history of Mesopotamia has only been recently rediscovered, thanks to the decipherment of Mesopotamia's cuneiform writing less than 200 years ago.
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Stunning
- By Anthony C on 17-06-2020
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Ancient Mesopotamia
- Life in the Cradle of Civilization
- Narrated by: Professor Amanda H. Podany PhD
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 27-04-2018
- Language: English
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Norse Mythology
- By: Jackson Crawford, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Crawford
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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Thor, Odin, Loki, Freyja, the Valkyries, Valhalla, Ragnarok — many of the places we encounter these and other names, places, and events from Norse mythology in daily life and pop culture are connected to the medieval sources in name only.
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Monotonous presentation
- By Firefly on 13-02-2023
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Norse Mythology
- Narrated by: Professor Crawford
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 26-11-2021
- Language: English
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A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts
- By: Robert Bucholz, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Bucholz
- Length: 24 hrs and 32 mins
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During the 229-year period from 1485 to 1714, England transformed itself from a minor feudal state into what has been called "the first modern society" and emerged as the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world.Those years hold a huge and captivating story. The English survived repeated epidemics and famines, one failed invasion and two successful ones, two civil wars, a series of violent religious reformations and counter-reformations, and confrontations with two of the most powerful monarchs on earth, Louis XIV of France and Philip II of Spain.
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Fabulous course
- By Helen on 15-05-2015
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A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts
- Narrated by: Robert Bucholz
- Series: The Great Courses: Renaissance & Early Modern History
- Length: 24 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Ancient Greek Civilization
- By: Jeremy McInerney, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jeremy McInerney PhD University of California at Berkeley
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
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Clearly, the Greeks are a source of much that we esteem in our own culture: democracy, philosophy, tragedy, epic and lyric poetry, history-writing, our aesthetic sensibilities, ideals of athletic competition, and more. But what is it about Hellenic culture that has made generations of influential scholars and writers view it as the essential starting point for understanding the art and reflection that define the West?
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Brilliant & Informative History
- By Dom Minns on 05-01-2024
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Ancient Greek Civilization
- Narrated by: Jeremy McInerney PhD University of California at Berkeley
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The Celtic World
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Jennifer Paxton PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
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Following the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. In The Celtic World, discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once spread from Ireland to Austria. This series of 24 enlightening lectures explains the traditional historical view of who the Celts were, then contrasts it with brand-new evidence from DNA analysis and archeology that totally changes our perspective on where the Celts came from.
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Delightful and enlightening
- By Robin Grille, psychologist, author on 17-05-2018
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The Celtic World
- Narrated by: Professor Jennifer Paxton PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 31-03-2018
- Language: English
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Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed
- By: Edwin Barnhart, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Edwin Barnhart
- Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins
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Centuries ago, Spanish conquistadors searching for gold and new lands encountered a group of independent city-states in Mesoamerica. Sophisticated beyond the Spaniards' wildest imaginings, these people were the Aztecs, the Maya, and related cultures that shared common traditions of religion, government, the arts, engineering, and trade. In many ways more advanced than European nations, these societies equaled the world's greatest civilizations of their time.
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An interesting but steep introduction
- By Paul Rowan on 13-09-2019
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Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed
- Narrated by: Edwin Barnhart
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 06-03-2015
- Language: English
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Major Transitions in Evolution
- By: Anthony Martin, John Hawks, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Anthony Martin, John Hawks
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
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Imagine a world without bees, butterflies, and flowering plants. That was Earth 125 million years ago. Turn back the clock 400 million years, and there were no trees. At 450 million years in the past, even the earliest insects had not yet developed. And looking back 500 million years, the land was devoid of life, which at that time flourished in a profusion of strange forms in the oceans. These and other major turning points are the amazing story of evolution.
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Useful general overview
- By Padre on 30-12-2020
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Major Transitions in Evolution
- Narrated by: Anthony Martin, John Hawks
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 04-03-2019
- Language: English
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A History of Russia: From Peter the Great to Gorbachev
- By: Mark Steinberg, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Mark Steinberg
- Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins
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It's difficult to imagine a nation with a history more compelling for Americans than Russia. Before the collapse of the Soviet Union, this was the nation against which we measured our own nation's values and power and with whom war, if it ever came, could spell unimaginable catastrophe for our planet.Yet many Americans have never had the opportunity to study Russia in depth, and to see how the forces of history came together to shape a future so different from the dreams of most ordinary Russian people, eager to see their nation embrace Western values of progress, human rights, and justice.
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Didn't think I'd be into this but it's fascinating
- By christian on 05-06-2020
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A History of Russia: From Peter the Great to Gorbachev
- Narrated by: Mark Steinberg
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective
- By: Gregory S. Aldrete, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Length: 24 hrs and 24 mins
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The ancient world has cast a long shadow, influencing our customs and religious beliefs, our laws, and the form of our governments. It has taught us when and how we make war or pursue peace. It has shaped the buildings we live and work in and the art we hang on our walls. It has given us the calendar that organizes our year and has left its mark on the games we play.
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informative and entertaining
- By Anonymous User on 06-09-2022
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History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 24 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
- By: Steven Novella, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Steven Novella
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
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No skill is more important in today's world than being able to think about, understand, and act on information in an effective and responsible way. What's more, at no point in human history have we had access to so much information, with such relative ease, as we do in the 21st century. But because misinformation out there has increased as well, critical thinking is more important than ever. These 24 rewarding lectures equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to become a savvier, sharper critical thinker in your professional and personal life.
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excellent
- By George Broadfoot on 18-01-2015
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Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
- Narrated by: Steven Novella
- Series: The Great Courses: Professional
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Essentials of Social Psychology
- By: Wind Goodfriend, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Wind Goodfriend
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
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In this illuminating Audible Original, Professor Wind Goodfriend explores the various facets of social psychology, including how we form personal identities, the importance of perceptions, the human need to be liked and respected, stereotypes and prejudices, and more. Social psychology can be both fascinating in its own right and, ideally, applicable to your everyday life.
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Easy listening with engaging and informed author
- By sean coady on 17-12-2023
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Essentials of Social Psychology
- Narrated by: Wind Goodfriend
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 11-08-2022
- Language: English
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The Real History of Pirates
- By: Professor Manushag N. Powell, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Manushag N. Powell
- Length: 11 hrs
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There’s an apocryphal story that Alexander the Great once captured a notorious pirate named Diomedes. The great conqueror decided to interview the doomed pirate, asking him what he thought gave him the right to seize the property of other people. The pirate responded by asking the emperor what he thought gave him the right to take property that doesn’t belong to him, including entire countries. The story goes that Alexander thought the pirate very clever, granting him freedom instead of execution.
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Highly recommended
- By Anonymous User on 25-10-2022
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The Real History of Pirates
- Narrated by: Professor Manushag N. Powell
- Length: 11 hrs
- Release date: 21-05-2021
- Language: English
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World War II: A Military and Social History
- By: Thomas Childers, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Thomas Childers
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
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Between 1937 and 1945, approximately 55 million people perished in the series of interrelated conflicts known as the Second World War. No continent was left untouched, no ocean unaffected. The war led to the eclipse of Europe and the emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as global superpowers; ushered in the atomic age; produced, in the Holocaust, the most horrific crime ever committed in the history of Western civilization, and led to the end of Europe's colonial empires around the world.
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A disappointment
- By Kindle Customer on 30-01-2019
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World War II: A Military and Social History
- Narrated by: Thomas Childers
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Critical Business Skills for Success
- By: The Great Courses, Clinton O. Longenecker, Eric Sussman, and others
- Narrated by: Clinton O. Longenecker, Eric Sussman, Michael A. Roberto, and others
- Length: 31 hrs and 18 mins
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What does it take to reach success in business - the kind of success that lasts? How do you set yourself apart from competitors or venture out into different markets? What does it take to develop streamlined processes, become a stronger team leader, and work your way up the corporate ladder?
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Basically, this is a mini MBA.
- By Proud catto parent on 18-12-2019
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Critical Business Skills for Success
- Narrated by: Clinton O. Longenecker, Eric Sussman, Michael A. Roberto, Ryan Hamilton
- Series: The Great Courses: Professional
- Length: 31 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 08-04-2015
- Language: English
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Neuroscience of Everyday Life
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Sam Wang
- Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins
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Your nervous system is you. All the thoughts, perceptions, moods, passions, and dreams that make you an active, sentient being are the work of this amazing network of cells. For many centuries, people knew this was true. But no one was sure how it happened. Now, thanks to the exciting new field of neuroscience, we can chart the workings of the brain and the rest of the nervous system in remarkable detail to explain how neurons, synapses, neurotransmitters, and other biological processes produce all the experiences of everyday life, in every stage of life.
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Could have been so much better.
- By John William Leahy on 14-07-2019
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Neuroscience of Everyday Life
- Narrated by: Professor Sam Wang
- Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 11-03-2019
- Language: English
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Early Humans: Ice, Stone, and Survival
- By: Suzanne Pilaar Birch, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Suzanne Pilaar Birch
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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In 20 captivating lectures, Professor Suzanne Pilaar Birch shares her expertise and passion for discovery as she peels back the years to expose the emergence and lives of early humans. You will learn about their environmental challenges, the methods they used to meet their basic needs, cultural development, and the fascinating advances in our own technologies that have allowed us to take their few physical remains and develop a much fuller picture.
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Mesmerising
- By Yolande Donovan on 28-11-2023
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Early Humans: Ice, Stone, and Survival
- Narrated by: Suzanne Pilaar Birch
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 21-04-2023
- Language: English
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Alexander the Great and the Macedonian Empire
- By: Kenneth W. Harl, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kenneth W. Harl
- Length: 18 hrs and 29 mins
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Alexander the Great-one of the most renowned figures in antiquity-has inspired everything from medieval romances to blockbuster movies, and military leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon to the U.S. general Norman Schwarzkopf. But who was this great king of Macedon? And why is he so legendary? These 36 spellbinding lectures take you deep inside the world of Alexander to witness the astonishing feats of military genius that made his name renowned for millennia after his death.
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Great course
- By BookFan on 19-04-2016
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Alexander the Great and the Macedonian Empire
- Narrated by: Kenneth W. Harl
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 18 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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No Calculator? No Problem!
- Mastering Mental Math
- By: Art Benjamin, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Art Benjamin
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
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No Calculator? No Problem! Mastering Mental Math , award-winning professor of mathematics and celebrated “mathemagician” Arthur T. Benjamin delivers 10 fun-filled lessons on how to do math in your head with confidence, accuracy, and speed - sometimes faster than a calculator. By the end of Professor Benjamin’s lessons, you’ll be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers faster than ever before. And with your newfound skills, you’ll soon find yourself amazing other people and, perhaps more important, yourself.
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Very helpful
- By Dale on 12-03-2023
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No Calculator? No Problem!
- Mastering Mental Math
- Narrated by: Art Benjamin
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 17-09-2019
- Language: English
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Rome and the Barbarians
- By: Kenneth W. Harl, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kenneth W. Harl
- Length: 18 hrs and 24 mins
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The history of the Romans as they advanced the frontiers of Classical civilization is often told as a story of warfare and conquest-the mighty legions encountering the "barbarians." But this only tells one side of the story.Who were the Celts, Goths, Huns, and Persians met by the Romans as they marched north and east? What were the political, military, and social institutions that made Rome so stable, allowing its power to be wielded against these different cultures for nearly three centuries?
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excellent course but....
- By Tim Dubber on 05-07-2016
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Rome and the Barbarians
- Narrated by: Kenneth W. Harl
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 18 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Understanding the Misconceptions of Science
- By: Don Lincoln, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Don Lincoln
- Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
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Consider these commonly held scientific beliefs: Planetary orbits are fixed ellipses; we only use 10 percent of our brains; nothing travels faster than light; a thrown object’s trajectory is a parabola. They seem correct, but they’re all misconceptions that aren’t entirely accurate. There’s much more to the story than you think. These magnificent 24 lectures are devoted to busting myths, clearing up confusion, and giving you scientific epiphanies that could change how you think about your everyday world.
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Very good
- By Anonymous User on 29-07-2022
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Understanding the Misconceptions of Science
- Narrated by: Don Lincoln
- Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 24-05-2019
- Language: English
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