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Brought to you by Penguin. A NEW YORK TIMES TOP-TEN BOOK OF 2024 A BARACK OBAMA BOOK OF THE YEAR From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, the epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, culminating in Captain James Cook's death On July 12th, 1776, Captain...

Did America fake the moon landing? Was 9/11 an inside job? What is the government hiding at Area 51? From secret societies to aliens and assassinations, decode history's greatest cover-ups and decide for yourself. Humanity has long been obsessed with the unexplained, and we have ascribed many...

The obituary page of The New York Times is a celebration of extraordinary lives. This groundbreaking audiobook includes 300 obits of the most important and fascinating obituaries the Times has ever published. The obituary page is the section many readers first turn to not only see who died, but...

This baker's dozen of speeches capture historic moments and feature some of the most compelling orators of all time—from Socrates, Queen Elizabeth, Patrick Henry, and Abraham Lincoln to such twentieth century icons as Susan B. Anthony, Winston Churchill, and Martin Luther King, Jr. In addition to the recreation of speeches, this collection includes original recordings by four American presidents.

Through the stories of 12 clocks, About Time brings pivotal moments from the past vividly to life. Historian and lifelong clock enthusiast David Rooney takes us from the unveiling of al-Jazari’s castle clock in 1206, in present-day Turkey; to the Cape of Good Hope observatory at the southern tip of Africa, where 19th-century British government astronomers moved the gears of empire with a time ball and a gun; to the burial of a plutonium clock now sealed beneath a public park in Osaka, where it will keep time for 5,000 years.   

Predating written language and marching on through human history, the desire for ever-better timekeeping has spurred technological innovation and sparked theories that radically reshaped our understanding of the universe and our place in it. Chad Orzel, a physicist and bestselling author, continues his tradition of demystifying thorny scientific concepts by using the clocks and calendars central to our everyday activities as a jumping-off point to explore the science underlying the ways we keep track of our time. 

#1 New York Times bestseller! Frozen in Time is a gripping true story of survival, bravery, and honor in the vast Arctic wilderness during World War II, from the author of New York Times bestseller Lost in Shangri-La. On November 5, 1942, a US cargo plane slammed into the Greenland Ice Cap. Four...

The First World War had begun - imposed on the statesmen of Europe by railway timetables. It was an unexpected climax to the railway age. War by Timetable is a history of the mobilization of the armies of the Great Powers in 1914. Taylor not only argues that the circumstances were already set for a general war, he also examines the flaws in the war plans of the Great Powers. The timetables and limited resources that were meant to serve as a deterrent to war instead relentlessly drove the powers into a conflict that engulfed the world.

Delve into the fascinating world of Lady Jane Grey and the tumultuous times surrounding her brief reign as Queen of England. This podcast offers a rich exploration of the themes of power, legitimacy, and the often precarious nature of monarchy during a period of intense political rivalry and religious conflict. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, drawing from a variety of historical accounts, biographies, and narratives that illuminate the complexities of Jane's life and the broader socio-political landscape of 16th-century England. Listeners are invited to reflect on the ...

What is time, really?A mayfly thinks it’s a single golden afternoon. A galaxy thinks it’s a leisurely 250-million-year stroll. A cat thinks it’s whenever dinner is. A human, caught somewhere in the middle, thinks it’s running out.TIME: Mayflies to the Milky Way is a collaborative, cosmic...

As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China has a vast, rich history. In order to assist with the study of Chinese history, this audiobook has been broken down into a series of straightforward, easy-to-follow vignettes. This audiobook will provide in-depth insights into some of the most important events in Chinese history while providing an overall context within which these events took place. This audiobook is the perfect resource for those who are seeking to expand their knowledge of China and world history.

“A time-jumping, head-tripping odyssey.” —The Millions “A bracing swim in the waters of science, technology and fiction.” —Washington Post “A thrilling journey of ideas.” —Boston Globe From the acclaimed author of The Information and Chaos, here is a mind-bending exploration of...

A passion for literature, history and culture brings together two old IIM batchmates Kamini Gupta, Award-winning faculty at Kings Business School, London and Nidhi Mishra, Founder of Bookosmia(smell of books)-India's largest publisher 'for kids, by kids' as they read, analyse and discuss with the author, books of history that take us back in time. But more importantly, realizing that the past itself is not past. It constantly feeds into our present and shapes our future and hence the need to know it from the right sources.Traveling through the centuries is possible only in books and in this ...

Explore the dark and fascinating world of Burke and Hare, the notorious figures at the heart of the Resurrectionist Times, as this podcast uncovers the chilling realities of medical advancement during an era marked by moral ambiguity. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the lives of those who, driven by desperation and the promise of profit, turned to grave robbing and body snatching to meet the insatiable demands of scientific inquiry. This is not a single narrative but a tapestry of stories that reflect the lengths to which individuals went in pursuit of knowledge...

Immerse yourself in poignant tales woven by the hands of renowned novelists who served in His Majesty's Forces during World War I, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast presents a rotating collection of eighteen unique stories, each a testament to the resilience and humanity found amidst the trials of war. With an emphasis on compassion, courage, and the stark realities faced by soldiers and civilians alike, listeners are invited to explore narratives that illuminate the human experience during one of history's most tumultuous eras. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, ...

Join Bite at a Time Books Behind the Story, where we answer the questions you have about your favorite classic authors. Join host Bree Carlile as she dives into what inspired your favorite author to write their novels? What was going on in the world at the time? Follow along with us as we tell you what was happening in the world while your favorite authors wrote your favorite classics.

Books of All Time tackles classic literature in chronological order. Each month, host Rose Judson summarizes a classic work of literature in one episode and then dives into the story behind it in the second episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to learn more about World War II, but don’t have time to read huge, long books? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of each year of the war with The World War II History Journals series which includes one book per year from 1939 to 1945. 1939 had been a turbulent year, and since war had been declared on Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany on September the 3rd, nobody could predict what the future might hold.

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In "Time Mirror," listeners are invited to gaze into a fascinating collection of audiobooks that traverse the corridors of time, reflecting stories that echo across different eras and cultures. Each episode serves as a portal to a unique narrative, illuminating the ways in which the past informs the present and hints at the future. With themes of time travel, alternate histories, and the cyclical nature of human experience, this podcast offers a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives that challenge our understanding of time itself. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, creating a ...