Exploring World History

A truly global view of history covering over 350 of the world's most important turning points. This is an essential audiobook for every history buff. World History is the most accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, covering the Neanderthals, the Assyrian Empire, Chinese dynasties...

Rediscover the Revolutionary War as a global fight for freedom What does Bunker Hill have in common with a jungle in Central America, a fort in India, and the towering Rock of Gibraltar? The answer—that they were all battlefields in the Revolutionary War—might astonish you. Blending modern...

Step aboard a wind-powered voyage through history—into the heart of one of the most influential, complex, and far-reaching colonial empires ever built. In The History of the Dutch Empire, discover how a small republic forged a global legacy through trade, naval dominance, and strategic colonial control. From the bustling canals of Amsterdam to the shores of Java, the plantations of Suriname, and the brief Dutch foothold in the Americas, this audiobook unpacks the intricate web of commerce, conquest, and governance that defined Dutch expansion.

Listen to this audiobook to learn more about Hellenistic World and Alexander the Great!

Travel through ancient history and early civilizations to uncover the raw, human struggles that forged our modern world. Perfect for an immersive commute, this story-driven narrative transports you from the earliest hunter-gatherer camps to the bustling, towering cities of Mesopotamia and the...

Uncover the awe-inspiring planetary drama of deep time, where evolutionary biology and ancient paleontology come alive. Perfect for an educational daily commute or an afternoon of immersive learning, this guided audio journey transforms static museum fossils into a living, breathing ecological...

Listen to this audiobook to learn more about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient and the New World!

Two captivating manuscripts, in one audiobook! Some of the topics covered include Rome’s Path to Power, the early life of Alexander and what influenced him, how eerily similar ancient politics are to ours, in modern times, and much, much more! 

You probably have heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But how much do you really know about it? The ancient world was home to some of the greatest civilizations in history. The Egyptians, the Greeks, the Babylonians, and others wanted to leave their mark on history so others would remember their greatness. Most people can list a few of the wonders of the top of their head. But few know that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon might never have existed or that the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus were used by the Knights Hospitaller.

China loomed large on the world stage. Wealth, power, and hundreds of years of rule by the Manchus of the Qing Dynasty catapulted them to new heights, but with power and prestige came those who would do anything to usurp their authority and undermine their sense of stability. The British Empire and its faithful allies devised a masterful plan and executed it with stark precision. Vicious lies, cheating, and stealing were only the beginning of what they had in store for the nation.