Try free for 30 days
-
The Darkening Age
- The Christian Destruction of the Classical World
- Narrated by: Lalla Ward
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
The Darkening Age
Buy Now for $18.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also picked
-
The Road to Eleusis
- Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries
- By: R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann
- Narrated by: David Bendena
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars 1
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 1
The secretive Mysteries conducted at Eleusis in Greece for nearly two millennia have long puzzled scholars with strange accounts of initiates experiencing otherworldly journeys. In this groundbreaking work, three experts - a mycologist, a chemist, and a historian - argue persuasively that the sacred potion given to participants in the course of the ritual contained a psychoactive entheogen. The authors then expand the discussion to show that natural psychedelic agents have been used in spiritual rituals across history and cultures.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great book, unfortunate narration.
- By Brendan Moore on 05-05-2022
-
The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume 2
- By: Joshua Bowen
- Narrated by: Seth Andrews
- Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4
Following up on the first volume, The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume 2 takes up the challenge of providing a clear and useful guide to those wanting a better understanding of the Old Testament, including its cultural and historical background, as well as discussions on contentious topics like violence and genocide, and whether the Exodus was a real historical event. Volume two also covers the narrative of the Old Testament, from the conquest to the divided monarchy, and a brief history of Egypt to help situate the biblical text within agreed historical events.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A great analysis
- By Anonymous User on 19-05-2023
-
1177 B.C. (Revised and Updated)
- The Year Civilization Collapsed
- By: Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: Eric H. Cline
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 26
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 26
This audiobook narrated by acclaimed archaeologist and best-selling author Eric Cline offers a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilized world ushered in the first Dark Ages.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
The rise and fall: Two millenniums BC.
- By Amazon Customer on 18-09-2023
-
The Immortality Key
- The Secret History of the Religion with No Name
- By: Brian C. Muraresku, Graham Hancock - foreword
- Narrated by: Graham Hancock, Brian C. Muraresku
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 543
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 474
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 470
A groundbreaking dive into the role psychedelics have played in the origins of Western civilization, and the real-life quest for the Holy Grail that could shake the Church to its foundations.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Such an incredible story
- By Kyle M. on 05-10-2020
-
Disunited Nations
- The Scramble for Power in an Ungoverned World
- By: Peter Zeihan
- Narrated by: Peter Zeihan, Roy Worley
- Length: 16 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 99
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 77
In Disunited Nations, geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan presents a series of counterintuitive arguments about the future of a world where trade agreements are coming apart and international institutions are losing their power. Germany will decline as the most powerful country in Europe, with France taking its place. Every country should prepare for the collapse of China, not North Korea. We are already seeing, as Zeihan predicts, a shift in outlook on the Middle East: it is no longer Iran that is the region’s most dangerous threat, but Saudi Arabia.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Winners and losers
- By Daniel Maher on 26-05-2022
-
The Thirty Years War
- Europe's Tragedy
- By: Peter H. Wilson
- Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
- Length: 33 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 4
The Thirty Years War devastated seventeenth-century Europe, killing nearly a quarter of all Germans and laying waste to towns and countryside alike. Peter Wilson offers the first new history in a generation of a horrifying conflict that transformed the map of the modern world.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
History at its best
- By Anonymous User on 28-02-2024
-
The Road to Eleusis
- Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries
- By: R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann
- Narrated by: David Bendena
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars 1
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 1
The secretive Mysteries conducted at Eleusis in Greece for nearly two millennia have long puzzled scholars with strange accounts of initiates experiencing otherworldly journeys. In this groundbreaking work, three experts - a mycologist, a chemist, and a historian - argue persuasively that the sacred potion given to participants in the course of the ritual contained a psychoactive entheogen. The authors then expand the discussion to show that natural psychedelic agents have been used in spiritual rituals across history and cultures.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great book, unfortunate narration.
- By Brendan Moore on 05-05-2022
-
The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume 2
- By: Joshua Bowen
- Narrated by: Seth Andrews
- Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4
Following up on the first volume, The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume 2 takes up the challenge of providing a clear and useful guide to those wanting a better understanding of the Old Testament, including its cultural and historical background, as well as discussions on contentious topics like violence and genocide, and whether the Exodus was a real historical event. Volume two also covers the narrative of the Old Testament, from the conquest to the divided monarchy, and a brief history of Egypt to help situate the biblical text within agreed historical events.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A great analysis
- By Anonymous User on 19-05-2023
-
1177 B.C. (Revised and Updated)
- The Year Civilization Collapsed
- By: Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: Eric H. Cline
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 26
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 26
This audiobook narrated by acclaimed archaeologist and best-selling author Eric Cline offers a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilized world ushered in the first Dark Ages.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
The rise and fall: Two millenniums BC.
- By Amazon Customer on 18-09-2023
-
The Immortality Key
- The Secret History of the Religion with No Name
- By: Brian C. Muraresku, Graham Hancock - foreword
- Narrated by: Graham Hancock, Brian C. Muraresku
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 543
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 474
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 470
A groundbreaking dive into the role psychedelics have played in the origins of Western civilization, and the real-life quest for the Holy Grail that could shake the Church to its foundations.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Such an incredible story
- By Kyle M. on 05-10-2020
-
Disunited Nations
- The Scramble for Power in an Ungoverned World
- By: Peter Zeihan
- Narrated by: Peter Zeihan, Roy Worley
- Length: 16 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 99
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 77
In Disunited Nations, geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan presents a series of counterintuitive arguments about the future of a world where trade agreements are coming apart and international institutions are losing their power. Germany will decline as the most powerful country in Europe, with France taking its place. Every country should prepare for the collapse of China, not North Korea. We are already seeing, as Zeihan predicts, a shift in outlook on the Middle East: it is no longer Iran that is the region’s most dangerous threat, but Saudi Arabia.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Winners and losers
- By Daniel Maher on 26-05-2022
-
The Thirty Years War
- Europe's Tragedy
- By: Peter H. Wilson
- Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
- Length: 33 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 4
The Thirty Years War devastated seventeenth-century Europe, killing nearly a quarter of all Germans and laying waste to towns and countryside alike. Peter Wilson offers the first new history in a generation of a horrifying conflict that transformed the map of the modern world.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
History at its best
- By Anonymous User on 28-02-2024
Publisher's Summary
Dive into the gripping narrative of The Darkening Age by Catherine Nixey that unfolds the rarely told, shocking story of a militant faith consuming the enlightened teachings of the Classical world in its race to establish supreme authority.
The Roman Empire had been generous in embracing and absorbing new creeds. This is the enthralling history of an era when Christianity, despite its peaceful premises, morphed into a ruthless force, with the pagan pantheon of the Roman Empire in its grip. In its wrath, not only did it demolish temples and upturn altars, but even books – the legacies of philosophy and science – weren't spared from the relentless flames.
Acclaimed as the Book of the Year by the Daily Telegraph, the Spectator, the Observer, and BBC History Magazine, and an Editor's Choice by the New York Times Book Review, The Darkening Age blends religion, history, and philosophy in a riveting tale that will lure in those fascinated by the tumultuous relationship between early Christianity and the Classical World.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Critic Reviews
More from the same
What listeners say about The Darkening Age
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 31-03-2024
excellent book
Told me a lot about the rise of Christianity and the concurrent demise of ancient thinking, including Greek philosophy. I wonder how many are aware of the terrible aspects of this transition?
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Sheena
- 10-04-2020
Beautifully performed & Riveting tale
Fabulous read. The story of the impact of the early Christian church & its followers on ordinary life. Beautifully read by Lalla Ward..perfect tone, pace ...she made the words spring to life. Thank you. Highly recommended.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Dahut
- 21-02-2020
Brilliant
Factual, provable evidenced based and wonderfully narrated. Not biased at all, only truth and facts, a bias occurs when the facts are misrepresented or ignored based solely on another’s theological, personal or political belief with no allowance or tolerance for ones who question everything and freely think! Not the case with this writer.
Religion and the heads of organised religions have been creators of misery, darkness and destruction for far too long.
Brilliant book based on fact and truth. Thank you.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 14-08-2020
A must read for any enthusiastic about history
A history of a mostly forgotten and purposefully omitted time period. Fantastic information, well told that will chill the soul of any lover of history.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Atheos
- 15-12-2021
A very well put together book.
Historical real life examples of the stain of christianity on humanity.
The stain continues.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amnon
- 28-06-2022
The real story behind the rise of Christianity
The fascinating and disturbing history of the rise of Christianity in the 3rd-5th centuries indicates the uncanny similarities between early Christianity and the brutal Taliban or ISIS. How millions of citizens in the old world were forced to convert to Christianity and abandon all other religions, the horrific destruction of statues, art and ancient treasures (just like the acts of the Taliban in modern day Afghanistan or of ISIS in Syria), and most of all - the torture and mass killing of anyone who dared to oppose.
More than a great read / listen, this is an important part of history that most people (including myself) had almost no knowledge about. I strongly recommend it to anyone who has even the mildest of interest in history and / or religion.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- peastri
- 14-04-2019
Good read
Passionately one sided narrative that I found quite entertaining. Would recommend alongside other more balanced source materials should you be wanting to learn more about this period in human history.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Green Scene
- 29-01-2021
uncovering a truth
loved it. presented another view of the stifling nature of the Christian religion. Would we be a more tolerant and enlightened civilisation if we had not endured 2000 years of repression.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
