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Bestsellers
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Story of the World, Vol. 1
- History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present....
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Best overall history book for kids
- By Jacqueline Shealy on 04-18-24
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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Who Was Julius Caesar?
- By: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Maxwell Caulfield
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Born in Rome in 100 BC, Julius Caesar quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him support, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer....
By: Nico Medina, and others
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The Story of Civilization, Volume I: The Ancient World
- By: Phillip Campbell
- Narrated by: Kevin Gallagher
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Children should not just hear about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before....
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A brilliant panorama of the ancient world
- By Palisade on 03-20-19
By: Phillip Campbell
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Ancient Rome for Kids
- A Captivating Guide to Roman History, from the Rise of the Republic Through the Roman Empire to Byzantium: History for Children, Book 6
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In this audiobook, you will travel back to Ancient Rome, where gladiators fought in the famous Colleseum, emperors were murdered to make way for new emperors, calendars were created, and Greek mythology was re-made into Roman mythology! Listen to find out more....
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ancient rome
- By evelyn sill on 04-18-22
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders, Book 1: Romans
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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The first in a fantastic new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....
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A classic, if detail empty, history comedy
- By Jarod Ryan King on 02-26-23
By: Tony Robinson
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History & Mythology for Kids
- Explore Timeless Tales, Characters, History, & Legendary Stories from Around the World - Egyptian, Greek, Norse & More: 4 Books (4 Books in 1)
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: Eli Snuggs, Steve Connor, David Piper
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Inside you will find some of the most famous highlights from history along with the greatest stories ever written. Children will learn about the past and our ancestors in new and exciting ways....
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Good
- By Jessica Johnson on 04-04-24
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Story of the World, Vol. 1
- History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present....
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Best overall history book for kids
- By Jacqueline Shealy on 04-18-24
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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Who Was Julius Caesar?
- By: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Maxwell Caulfield
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Born in Rome in 100 BC, Julius Caesar quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him support, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer....
By: Nico Medina, and others
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The Story of Civilization, Volume I: The Ancient World
- By: Phillip Campbell
- Narrated by: Kevin Gallagher
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Children should not just hear about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before....
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A brilliant panorama of the ancient world
- By Palisade on 03-20-19
By: Phillip Campbell
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Ancient Rome for Kids
- A Captivating Guide to Roman History, from the Rise of the Republic Through the Roman Empire to Byzantium: History for Children, Book 6
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In this audiobook, you will travel back to Ancient Rome, where gladiators fought in the famous Colleseum, emperors were murdered to make way for new emperors, calendars were created, and Greek mythology was re-made into Roman mythology! Listen to find out more....
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ancient rome
- By evelyn sill on 04-18-22
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders, Book 1: Romans
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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The first in a fantastic new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....
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A classic, if detail empty, history comedy
- By Jarod Ryan King on 02-26-23
By: Tony Robinson
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History & Mythology for Kids
- Explore Timeless Tales, Characters, History, & Legendary Stories from Around the World - Egyptian, Greek, Norse & More: 4 Books (4 Books in 1)
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: Eli Snuggs, Steve Connor, David Piper
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Inside you will find some of the most famous highlights from history along with the greatest stories ever written. Children will learn about the past and our ancestors in new and exciting ways....
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Good
- By Jessica Johnson on 04-04-24
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Tales of Ancient Egypt
- Myths & Adventures from the Land of the Pyramids
- By: Hugo D. Cook, Sona Avedikian - illustrator, Neon Squid
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover amazing true stories and breathtaking myths from ancient Egypt in this book by TikTok Egyptologist Hugo D. Cook....
By: Hugo D. Cook, and others
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Alexander the Great
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 21 mins
- Unabridged
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Alexander the Great provides an entertaining look at the facts and myths surrounding one of history’s most famous men and conquerors, while exploring the lasting legacy he left....
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Who Was King Tut?
- By: Roberta Edwards
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. This Who Was...? explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler....
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Side bars Not Read - Timeline too!
- By Nicole West on 10-21-23
By: Roberta Edwards
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Ancient Rome
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Original Recording
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On this adventure, we're travelling back in time on our chariot to Ancient Rome! We will learn about Romulus and how he founded Rome, and the importance of the senate in this powerful empire....
By: Ladybird
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Egyptian Treasures
- Mummies and Myths (The Jim Weiss Audio Collection)
- By: Jim Weiss
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Come face to face with mummies, ancient pharaohs, and daring archaeologists, and thrill to myths of Egyptian gods and goddesses. In this audiobook, Jim Weiss brings the mysterious land of ancient Egypt to life for you and your children....
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Perfect Educational Entertainment for Children
- By Amber D. Courtot on 12-06-21
By: Jim Weiss
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What Do We Know About the Nazca Lines?
- What Do We Know About?
- By: Ben Hubbard, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Rene Ruiz
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain....
By: Ben Hubbard, and others
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The Silk Roads
- The Extraordinary History That Created Your World - Children's Edition
- By: Peter Frankopan
- Narrated by: Peter Frankopan
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the East married the West with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads....
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too easy to confuse with the full version
- By Alex on 01-10-23
By: Peter Frankopan
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Boudicca: Britain's Queen of the Iceni
- The Legendary Women of World History, Book 1
- By: Laurel A. Rockefeller
- Narrated by: Richard Mann
- Length: 50 mins
- Unabridged
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In 43 CE Roman conquest of Britannia seems all but certain - until a chance meeting between King Prasutagus of the Iceni and a runaway slave of royal decent....
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BOUDICCA: Beautiful, Dramatic, a Must Listen
- By Teresa on 05-22-15
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The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
- Landmark Books Series
- By: Elizabeth Payne
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt's culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost....
By: Elizabeth Payne
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Greek Mythology
- Ken Jennings' Junior Genius Guides
- By: Ken Jennings
- Narrated by: Ken Jennings
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings....
By: Ken Jennings
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of King Tutankhamun
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Tracey Norman
- Length: 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The mere mention of his name, Tutankhamun, brings to mind visions of gold and splendor and thoughts of a majestic kingdom, but the reality of this young king is something quite different....
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Ancient Greece for Kids
- A Captivating Guide to Greek History, from the Mycenean Civilization and the Trojan War through the Golden Age of Pericles to the Hellenistic Era and Roman Conquests
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! Greeks
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Another fascinating title in the fantastically funny history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....
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Fun history!
- By Mouse on 01-08-21
By: Tony Robinson
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Hades Speaks!
- A Guide to the Underworld by the Greek God of the Dead
- By: Vicky Alvear Shecter
- Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Hades, god of the dead, welcomes listeners on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for....
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it was a fun book, though it was short
- By Shawn Bumpus on 05-10-23
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders: Egyptians
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The first in a fantastically funny new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....
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Great fun
- By Kindle Customer on 10-29-21
By: Tony Robinson
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La antigua Roma para niños [Ancient Rome for Kids]
- Una guía fascinante de la historia de Roma, desde el surgimiento de la República hasta Bizancio, pasando por el Imperio romano ... para los pequeños)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Luis Trumper
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Con este audio libro, viajarás a la antigua Roma, donde los gladiadores luchaban en el famoso Coliseo, los emperadores eran asesinados para dar paso a nuevos emperadores, se creaban calendarios y la mitología griega se convertía en mitología romana....
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Where Is Jerusalem?
- Where Is?
- By: Ellen Morgan, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Lori Ada Jaroslow
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn all about Jerusalem—a sacred city in the Middle East that has existed for over five thousand years....
By: Ellen Morgan, and others
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What Was Pompeii?
- What Was?
- By: Jim O'Connor, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Gary Tiedemann
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants....
By: Jim O'Connor, and others
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The Trojan Horse
- The Fall of Troy - A Greek Myth
- By: Justine Fontes
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 24 mins
- Unabridged
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For 10 years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus' beautiful wife....
By: Justine Fontes
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Meet the Ancient Greeks
- By: James Davies
- Narrated by: Maria Gbeleyi
- Length: 52 mins
- Unabridged
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There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history....
By: James Davies
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Meet the Ancient Romans
- By: James Davies
- Narrated by: Maria Gbeleyi
- Length: 41 mins
- Unabridged
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There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history....
By: James Davies
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Egyptian Myths
- By: Jean Menzies
- Narrated by: Suzie Rai
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
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Delve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths....
By: Jean Menzies
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Greek Legends for Kids
- Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters & Mythology from Ancient Greece
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: Angela Schuler
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and zoom back to ancient Greece – and trust us, it's going to be a wild ride!
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Captivating Journey
- By Kimberly B on 05-17-24
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Ancient Japan for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Japanese History from Prehistory to the Heian Period
- History for Children, Book 5
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever wondered what Japan was like long ago? The Japanese people have had a long and interesting history, filled with warrior queens, emperors, and discoveries that have changed the world. Both parents and children will enjoy learning about Ancient Japan....
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a bit fascinating
- By kristy a. palmer on 04-25-22
New releases
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What It Was Like to Be...an Ancient Maya
- What It Was Like to Be..., Book 3
- By: David Long, Stefano Tambellini - illustrator
- Narrated by: Mark Oosterveen
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they invented things like rubber, chocolate and chewing gum. They had a deep understanding of astronomy, mathematics and timekeeping, though they also had some horrible, bloodthirsty traditions such as making human sacrifices.
By: David Long, and others
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What Do We Know About the Nazca Lines?
- What Do We Know About?
- By: Ben Hubbard, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Rene Ruiz
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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The Nazca Lines in Peru have mystified people around the world for centuries. The famous figures, sometimes called geoglyphs, include a hummingbird, a spider, a fish, a monkey, a dog, a cat, human-like figures, geometric designs, and more. These amazing images were believed to have been created between 500 B.C.E. and 500 C.E., and no one is quite sure how or why they were created. Some historians believe that they are ancient irrigation systems, but other researchers believe in a more paranormal origin story.
By: Ben Hubbard, and others
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History's Unsolved Mysteries
- The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets
- By: Lane Park
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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History's Unsolved Mysteries: The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets "History's Unsolved Mysteries: The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets" is an enthralling journey into the heart of the world's most intriguing unsolved mysteries, tailor-made for the young and curious minds eager to unlock the past's secrets. This comprehensive guide invites young readers to become detectives of history, exploring enigmatic events, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena that have puzzled historians and ...
By: Lane Park
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Loki vs. Hermes: The Trickster Showdown
- Mythology Matchups
- By: Claudia Oviedo
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus’s personal thief. If these two gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?
By: Claudia Oviedo
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Science in King Tut’s Tomb
- The Science of History
- By: Tammy Enz
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Find out how the Egyptian pyramids were engineered. Learn about the science behind King Tut's mummy. Discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut's life and death.
By: Tammy Enz
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Zeus vs. Ra: Cosmic Clash of the Gods
- Mythology Matchups
- By: Lydia Lukidis
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shape shift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Zeus’s and Ra’s strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.
By: Lydia Lukidis
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What It Was Like to Be...an Ancient Maya
- What It Was Like to Be..., Book 3
- By: David Long, Stefano Tambellini - illustrator
- Narrated by: Mark Oosterveen
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they invented things like rubber, chocolate and chewing gum. They had a deep understanding of astronomy, mathematics and timekeeping, though they also had some horrible, bloodthirsty traditions such as making human sacrifices.
By: David Long, and others
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What Do We Know About the Nazca Lines?
- What Do We Know About?
- By: Ben Hubbard, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Rene Ruiz
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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The Nazca Lines in Peru have mystified people around the world for centuries. The famous figures, sometimes called geoglyphs, include a hummingbird, a spider, a fish, a monkey, a dog, a cat, human-like figures, geometric designs, and more. These amazing images were believed to have been created between 500 B.C.E. and 500 C.E., and no one is quite sure how or why they were created. Some historians believe that they are ancient irrigation systems, but other researchers believe in a more paranormal origin story.
By: Ben Hubbard, and others
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History's Unsolved Mysteries
- The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets
- By: Lane Park
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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History's Unsolved Mysteries: The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets "History's Unsolved Mysteries: The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets" is an enthralling journey into the heart of the world's most intriguing unsolved mysteries, tailor-made for the young and curious minds eager to unlock the past's secrets. This comprehensive guide invites young readers to become detectives of history, exploring enigmatic events, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena that have puzzled historians and ...
By: Lane Park
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Loki vs. Hermes: The Trickster Showdown
- Mythology Matchups
- By: Claudia Oviedo
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus’s personal thief. If these two gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?
By: Claudia Oviedo
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Science in King Tut’s Tomb
- The Science of History
- By: Tammy Enz
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Find out how the Egyptian pyramids were engineered. Learn about the science behind King Tut's mummy. Discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut's life and death.
By: Tammy Enz
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Zeus vs. Ra: Cosmic Clash of the Gods
- Mythology Matchups
- By: Lydia Lukidis
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shape shift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Zeus’s and Ra’s strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.
By: Lydia Lukidis
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Diana vs. Athena (Battle of the Goddesses)
- Mythology Matchups
- By: Lydia Lukidis
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shapeshift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?
By: Lydia Lukidis
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Who's Who: Greek Mythology
- The Gods, Heroes and Monsters of Legend
- By: Hannah Sheldon-Dean
- Narrated by: Sandy Rustin
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Take a tour of this legendary world with Who’s Who: Greek Mythology. This book introduces listeners to Greek mythology in an approachable, fun, and educational way, so that all ages can enjoy learning about Greek mythos. Discover themes of heroism, jealousy, vengeance, love, fate, honor, and hubris in the adventures of the brave Heracles, mighty Zeus, wise Athena, beautiful Helen, and more.
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Greeks?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Don Nardo
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today.
By: Don Nardo
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Chinese?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Claire Throp
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life.
By: Claire Throp
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Egyptians?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Nick Hunter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eyeliner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.
By: Nick Hunter
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Romans?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Don Nardo
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like socks, fast food restaurants, and movie theaters got their start in Ancient Rome and evolved into things we enjoy today.
By: Don Nardo