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Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes or filled with bean bags and children's drawings - the history of the library is rich, varied and stuffed full of incident. In this, the first major history of its kind, Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen explore the contested and dramatic history of the library

As Hitler was attempting to conquer the western world, his armies were methodically pillaging the finest art in Europe, from Michelangelos to Vermeers, all stolen for the Führer. The Monuments Men had a mandate from President Roosevelt to find these artworks, but no vehicles, typewriters, or authority. In a race against time to save the world’s greatest cultural treasures from destruction at the hands of Nazi fanatics, each man constructed his own treasure map....

Explore breathtaking prehistoric art and solve ancient archaeological mysteries from the depths of the Late Ice Age. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this engaging narrative transports curious history buffs straight into the underground chambers of 1940s France. Experience the thrill...

Brought to you by Penguin. Most of us give little thought to the back of the book - it's just where you go to look things up. But here, hiding in plain sight, is an unlikely realm of ambition and obsession, sparring and politicking, pleasure and play. Here we might find Butchers, to be avoided...

'Marvellous . . . I read it with astonished delight . . . It is equally scholarly and entertaining.' - Jan Morris 'Quirky and compelling.' - The Times Once we've learned it as children, few of us think much of the alphabet and its familiar sing-song order. And yet the order of the alphabet, that...

Explore the gripping history of the Afghan Silk Road and the tragic destruction of two monumental ancient statues. Perfect for an educational commute or deep focus, this reflective narrative brings the rugged Bamiyan valley to life. Witness how a bustling crossroads transformed into a modern...

In its first four months of operation, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture surpassed one million visits and quickly became a cherished, vital monument to the African American experience. And yet this accomplishment was never assured. In A Fool's Errand, founding director Lonnie Bunch tells his story of bringing his clear vision and leadership to realize this shared dream of many generations of Americans.

Explore the rise and fall of ancient history's greatest intellectual utopia and the tragic loss of boundless knowledge. Perfect for a long commute, this awe-inspiring journey transports listeners to a windswept Egyptian coastline that transformed into the beating heart of the Mediterranean. Step...

Discover how a medieval Parisian fortress transformed into the epicenter of art history and political revolution. Perfect for armchair travelers and eager learners, this dramatic audio experience explores the turbulent rise of Europe's most iconic monument. Listen as centuries of kings, emperors...

Experience the awe-inspiring creation and tragic destruction of ancient Silk Road monuments in this historical journey. Perfect for your daily commute or an evening of deep focus, this evocative narrative transports armchair travelers to the dramatic cliff faces of central Afghanistan. Listen as...

'Marvellous . . . I read it with astonished delight . . . It is equally scholarly and entertaining.' - Jan Morris 'Quirky and compelling.' - The Times Once we've learned it as children, few of us think much of the alphabet and its familiar sing-song order. And yet the order of the alphabet, that...

Now a major motion film! At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuehrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy...

Follow an obscure Renaissance portrait’s dramatic evolution into a global art history icon and true crime sensation. Perfect for an immersive commute, this deep-dive transports you from da Vinci’s restless Florence studio to the chaotic modern corridors of the Louvre. Experience the...

Dive into classical history to uncover the dramatic rise and fragmented ruin of humanity's greatest lost knowledge. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey transports you directly into the vibrant streets of an ancient cosmopolitan metropolis. Discover how an ambitious...

Uncover the rise and tragic looting of a precolonial African empire whose immense power was literally cast in bronze. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the ancient rainforests of southern Nigeria. Experience the epic story of the Edo people, from...

Uncover the gripping ancient history of antiquity's intellectual empire and the tragic destruction of human knowledge. Ideal for your morning commute or an evening of focused learning, this awe-inspiring narrative transports you directly to the Hellenistic Mediterranean. Watch ambitious...

A history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age. “Engaging [and] ambitious” —The Washington Post Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold...

Trace the cultural history of curation, where the simple human urge to collect collides with global imperial power. Perfect for an educational commute, this thought-provoking journey transports you from sacred ancient temples to grand nineteenth-century exhibition halls. Satisfy your curious...

Uncover the epic history of knowledge preservation and our relentless battle to save human memory from the ashes of time. Whether seeking a contemplative escape during your daily commute or fueling lifelong learning, this sweeping nonfiction narrative transports you across centuries. Stand amid...

Trace eight centuries of dramatic European history as a medieval fortress becomes an awe-inspiring architectural marvel. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing weekend walk, this immersive narrative treats the iconic Parisian building as a living, breathing protagonist. Follow its epic...