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Few stories from the ancient world have survived with quite the enduring power as that of Romulus and Remus, one of whom would go on to found the most famous city in the world. The story of these twins became the foundational tale of Rome's establishment, but as with similar traditions preserved...

Delve into Rome’s lost history through the stories of a single city block. Cutting through the heart of Rome is Via delle Botteghe Oscure, a time-worn street named for the mysterious “shops” said to run beneath it. History lies thick here, a museum atop a convent atop ancient ruins...

Ein barbarischer König plünderte Rom im Jahr 410, und 1500 Jahre später werden immer noch Teenager dafür verantwortlich gemacht. Sie wissen es nicht. Genauso wenig wie die Kathedralenbauer, die Horrorautoren oder die Ingenieure, die heute in dunklen Räumen Maschinen trainieren. Sie alle...

Edith Hamilton fue una de las mujeres más avanzadas de su tiempo y una de las primeras en ingresar en las prestigiosas universidades de Múnich y Leipzig. Conocedora del griego y del latín desde muy pequeña, dedicó buena parte de su vida a la enseñanza. Tras su retiro de la docencia, en 1930, publicó El camino de los griegos , cuyo éxito de crítica fue unánime.

Foco Central: O Panteão do Olimpo, os grandes heróis e a origem do cosmos segundo os antigos gregos. Conteúdo: O audiolivro mergulha nas narrativas que moldaram a cultura ocidental. Deuses: Apresenta as histórias de Zeus, rei dos deuses; Atena, deusa da sabedoria; Poseidon, deus dos mares; e todo o ciclo olímpico, desde a Titanomaquia (a guerra contra os Titãs). Heróis: Explora os épicos de figuras lendárias como Hércules (e seus doze trabalhos), Teseu (e o Minotauro), Jasão (e os Argonautas), e narrativas ligadas à Guerra de Troia.

Bloomsbury presents Orcadia by Mark Edmonds, read by Neil Macgillivray. The Orcadian archipelago is a museum of archaeological wonders. The Orcadian Neolithic is home to some of the best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe: here we can find evidence of a dynamic society with connections binding...

The Proposed Coronation: King Dasaratha decides to crown Rama as the king of Ayodhya. The Manipulation: The hunchback maid Manthari poisons Queen Kaikeyi's mind. Kaikeyi uses her two ancient boons to demand Bharata's coronation and Rama’s 14-year exile. The Heartbreak: Dasaratha is shattered...

How did small communities develop into powerful kingdoms, and what allowed these early political systems to grow, adapt, or decline? The Rise of Early Kingdoms by Miles Nguyen explores the foundations of ancient power, from the growth of agriculture and settlements to the emergence of rulers...

Ancient Automation: The First Machines of Civilization Book 2 Long before computers, electricity, or modern factories, humanity was already building machines that could measure, regulate, calculate, and perform work. Ancient Automation: The First Machines of Civilization, Book 2 of The History...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Germania, pojednání o zemi, poměrech a národu Germánů Publis Cornelius Tacitus – De origine et situ Germanorum Tacitovo historicko-etnografické dílo představuje jeden z nejvýznamnějších antických pramenů o germánských kmenech na konci...

Long before modern machines and advanced technology, people developed ingenious ways to solve everyday problems, build lasting structures, manage water, grow food, and organize thriving communities. The Ancient Wonders of Human Ingenuity explores the remarkable creativity and practical knowledge...

Speaking of History brings India’s past into sharp, urgent focus. In these wide-ranging conversations, Romila Thapar, the distinguished historian, joins Namit Arora, incisive writer and social critic, to explore how history is written, remembered and fought over.Together, they pull back the...