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The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an...

In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover: Woolly mammoths were used for the craziest things; brrr! Ice Ages last how long?; how man’s best friends are related to wolves; and more....

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were born into another time period? What about the Middle Ages? Would you have been lucky and lived as a knight, a lord or lady, or even a king or queen? Or would you have been like the majority of peasants and lived a tough life of hard labor? Did everyone live in castles? What did people do for work? And for fun? Did knights really fight dragons? You’ll find out the answers to these questions and so much more in this incredible audiobook on medieval Europe.

Step back in time to the grandeur and spectacle of a coronation in the 21st century. King Charles III: 2023 Coronation is a thrilling youth chapter book that will transport listeners to the heart of this historic event. Join young listeners on an exciting journey through the meticulous planning, intricate preparation, and breathtaking execution of a coronation ceremony fit for a king.

As the Germans waged a brutal war across Europe, details of every Nazi plan, every attack, every troop movement were sent over radio. But to the Allied troops listening in―and they were always listening―the crucial messages sounded like gibberish. The communications were encoded with a powerful cipher, making all information utterly inaccessible … unless you could unlock the key to the secret code behind the German’s powerful Enigma machine.

This spirited retelling brings us Shakespeare’s cast of immortal characters with excerpts from the original dialogue told in a way that young listeners can grasp....

En parallèle à sa magistrale "Histoire de France", Jacques Bainville a écrit une "Petite histoire de France" pour les enfants. Il souhaitait que ceux-ci connaissent le nom des rois qui ont fait la France, comme le récit des grandes batailles où s'étaient illustrés les héros et les saints de notre pays. Au fil de l'écoute, Vercingétorix, Clovis, Charlemagne, Hugues Capet, Saint-Louis se succèdent jusqu'à François Ier.

Adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times–bestselling The Guns at Last Light, D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day—June 6, 1944—the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Was the Giant’s Causeway really built by giants? Learn all about the mystery surrounding one of the United Kingdom’s greatest natural wonders. The Giant's Causeway is a spectacular geological...

No estaba previsto que Juana reinara. No la educaron ni la dotaron de recursos para el gobierno. Pero le tocó el trono. Acompañada por un marido volátil y vigilada por cortesanos de dudosa lealtad, pese a todas las adversidades Juana logró que se respetara la voluntad de su madre, Isabel la...

All aboard the RMS Queen Mary, a ship that has sailed through the annals of history, leaving behind a trail of fascinating tales and unforgettable memories! This majestic ocean liner, once the epitome of luxury and grandeur, has captivated the hearts of countless passengers and maritime enthusiasts since its maiden voyage in 1936.

Sevilla asombró desde la Antigüedad. Según el mito, fue creada por el mismísimo Hércules y se desarrolló en el corazón de Tartessos. El Tesoro del Carambolo apareció a sus mismas puertas, en una zona que alberga algunos de los mayores dólmenes del mundo. Roma la embelleció y su vecina Itálica fue cuna de dos de los más grandes emperadores romanos, Trajano y Adriano. San Isidoro de Sevilla, fue el sabio visigodo que alumbró a la Europa cristiana del momento. Durante el periodo de Al Ándalus prosperó y con los almohades se convirtió en su capital.

Simonetta Carr introduces young listeners to the story of John Bunyan, from his rebellious youth to preacher of the gospel and prisoner for the sake of Christ. His example of faithfulness to God will inspire listeners as they learn about this important figure of church history.

I 1912 var Titanic verdens største og dyreste skib.

Ingen mennesker troede, at Titanic kunne synke. Alligevel sank skibet, da det ramte et is-bjerg ude i Atlanter-havet. 1507 mennesker mistede livet.

I denne bog får du hele historien om Titanic, lige fra skibet blev bygget, til det forliste i april 1912.

I 2020 er det 100 år siden, at Sønderjylland blev genforenet med Danmark. Grænselandet Sønderjylland har en lang historie, som man kan blive klogere på her. Laes også om det danske mindretal, der lever i Sydslesvig syd for grænsen til Tyskland.

За время своего правления Пётр Великий изменил облик России больше, чем он менялся за несколько предыдущих столетий. Не было ни одной сферы жизни, которую не затронули бы его преобразования! Книга Александра Монвиж-Монтвида "Кто такой Пётр I?" расскажет о жизни и важнейших преобразованиях первого российского императора.

Discover the most important historical events in modern European history, such as the Industrial and French Revolutions, the First and Second World Wars, the Holocaust, the Great Depression, the women’s suffrage movement, the Cold War, and so much more.

Vera and Mamma are headed out for a march, but it’s not just any march: it’s October 24 in Reykjavík, and on this day in 1975, the women of Iceland took the day off, walked out of their homes and away from their jobs—as farmworkers, butchers, and fisherwomen; wives, daughters, and children—and marched to demand equality and change, chanting: “I dare! I can! I will!” And they did, inspiring and empowering girls and women to make change, not just in their country, but all around the world.

An einem Frühlingstag vor über 500 Jahren besteigt der 17-jährige Heinrich Tudor den Thron und verändert als König von England die Geschichte Europas für immer. Heinrich VIII. wandelt sich in einer Welt aus prunkvollen Festen, Intrigen und Kämpfen von einem beliebten, hübschen und hochgebildeten König zu einem grotesken, misstrauischen und tyrannischen Herrscher. Auf der Jagd nach einem Thronfolger heiratet er sechs Mal und beschert seinen Ehefrauen ein Schicksal voller dramatischer Wendungen.

En parallèle à sa magistrale "Histoire de France", Jacques Bainville a écrit une "Petite histoire de France" pour les enfants. Il souhaitait que ceux-ci connaissent le nom des rois qui ont fait la France, comme le récit des grandes batailles où s'étaient illustrés les héros et les saints de notre pays. Au fil de l'écoute, Vercingétorix, Clovis, Charlemagne, Hugues Capet, Saint-Louis se succèdent jusqu'à François Ier.