History audiobooks

The Templars

By: Geordie Torr

Narrated by: Dugald Bruce Lockhart

Length: 7 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Shrouded in myth and conspiracy, the history of the Knights Templar is little understood. Geordie Torr pulls fact from fiction, revealing the astonishing tale of this military-religious order that dominated the politics of the medieval Middle East.
Initially created to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land in the wake of the First Crusade,... Read more

The 50 Greatest Engineers

By: Paul Virr & William Potter

Narrated by: Jack Bennett

Length: 5 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Engineering is everywhere, from the Large Hadron Collider to invisibly small circuits on silicon chips. The 50 Greatest Engineers celebrates the great achievements that have been made through the ages, containing profiles of the best-known and most innovative engineers of all time. Chosen from across the globe, they include a diverse range of... Read more

History of the Inquisition of Spain, Vol. 4 (Unabridged)

By: Henry Charles Lea

Narrated by: Jennifer Thomas, Gregory Dorman & Bessie Herman

Length: 25 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

In the annals of religious persecution, the Spanish Inquisition stands as a chilling testament to the horrors that can be inflicted in the name of faith. Volume 4 of Henry Charles Lea's seminal work, "History of the Inquisition of Spain," delves into the darkest depths of this infamous institution, exposing its relentless pursuit of heretics,... Read more

Miss Philuras Wedding Gown (Unabridged)

By: Florence Morse Kingsley

Narrated by: David Lindsey

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, where secrets whispered through the wind, a grand wedding was about to unfold. Miss Philura, the town's beloved seamstress, had spent months meticulously crafting her own exquisite gown, a masterpiece that would become the talk of the century. But as the day of the ceremony approached, a sinister shadow loomed... Read more

The Story of Rolf and the Vikings Bow (Unabridged)

By: Allen French

Narrated by: Celeste Leung

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the realm of ancient Scandinavia, where fierce warriors roamed and legends were forged, a young Viking named Rolf embarked on an extraordinary quest. Armed with his father's legendary bow, he set sail with a band of loyal companions, braving treacherous seas and facing formidable foes. As they ventured into uncharted territories, Rolf's... Read more

The Problems of Philosophy (Unabridged)

By: Bertrand Russell

Narrated by: Emily Hunter

Length: 5 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

In "The Problems of Philosophy," Bertrand Russell, one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century, embarks on an illuminating journey to unravel the fundamental questions that have perplexed humanity for millennia. With his characteristic clarity and wit, Russell delves into the nature of knowledge, the existence of God, the limits of... Read more

Charlottes Inheritance (Unabridged)

By: Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Narrated by: Stephen Bray, Angel Fisher & Lisa Cline

Length: 15 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

In the quaint town of Ashleigh, where secrets whisper through the cobblestone streets, Charlotte inherits a grand estate from her enigmatic aunt. But as she delves into her newfound legacy, she uncovers a web of deceit and danger that threatens to unravel her very existence. Haunted by cryptic messages and shadowed by a mysterious stranger,... Read more

Sir Gibbie (Unabridged)

By: George MacDonald

Narrated by: Kevin Peppard, Guadalupe Taylor & James Girouard

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the rugged Scottish Highlands, amidst towering peaks and shimmering lochs, a young orphan named Gibbie emerges as an unlikely hero. Despite his humble beginnings, Gibbie possesses an indomitable spirit and a heart filled with compassion. As he navigates the challenges of life in a harsh and unforgiving land, Gibbie's unwavering faith and... Read more

The Terror (Unabridged)

By: Arthur Machen

Narrated by: Tammy Williams, Robert Chamblee & Richard Carson

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the desolate Welsh countryside, a group of explorers stumble upon an ancient terror that has lain dormant for centuries. As they delve deeper into the cursed valley, they encounter a malevolent force that threatens to consume their very souls. Arthur Machen's The Terror is a chilling tale of supernatural horror that will haunt your dreams... Read more

The Courage to Continue

By: Xavier Doberman

Narrated by: Xavier Doberman

Length: 3 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Life's journey is often fraught with challenges that test our strength and resilience. "The Courage to Continue: Discovering Meaning in Tough Times" is an inspiring guide designed to help young adults navigate through life's toughest moments and find purpose amidst adversity.
This book combines powerful real-life stories, historical examples, and... Read more

Better Faster Farther

By: Maggie Mertens

Narrated by: Maggie Mertens & Lauren Fleshman

Length: 9 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

“From foot-binding to corsets, patriarchal societies have found ways to immobilize women, but now, marathoners and Olympians are proving that women can run like the wind!” —GLORIA STEINEM

"A look behind the curtain that all women who love running and sport should read.” —KARA GOUCHER, Olympic runner and New York Times-bestselling author of The... Read more

Watershed

By: Davy Murrah

Narrated by: John McLain

Length: 4 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

The Pasagoula River is the largest unobstructed river in the continuous United States. Because of this lack of restraint, the river has been left to rise and fall naturally with the seasons, overflowing annually into the adjoining bottomland surrounded by some of the most ecologically diverse woodlands, in North America.



Herman Murrah (1935-2022)... Read more

Tyrants

By: Nigel Cawthorne

Narrated by: Richard Trinder

Length: 8 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

"I have committed many acts of cruelty and had an incalculable number of men killed, never knowing whether what I did was right. But I am indifferent to what people think of me."- Genghis Khan
A spine-chilling chronicle of dictators and their crimes against humanity, Tyrants introduces the most bloodthirsty madmen - and women - ever to wield... Read more

History of Mexico: An Enthralling Guide to Millennia of Majestic Civilizations, Conquests, and Transformations Shaping the Heart of the Americas

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

Length: 8 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the Story of Mexico, From Ancient Secrets to Modern TimesTwo manuscripts in one audiobook: Mexican History: An Enthralling Guide to the History of Mexico, from Its Ancient Civilizations, the Spanish Conquest, and War of Independence to the Present History of Ancient Mexico: An Enthralling Guide to Pre-Columbian Mexico and Its... Read more

Niccolò Machiavelli: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Niccolò Machiavelli, der italienische Verfasser des Standardwerks "Der Fürst": Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

The Boy Generals

By: Adolfo Ovies

Narrated by: Al Kessel

Length: 13 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Once below the Potomac River, the Union troopers raced down the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains but were unable to prevent General Lee's wounded Army of Northern Virginia from reaching Culpeper. The balance of 1863 was a series of maneuvers, raids, and fighting that witnessed the near-destruction of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade at Buckland... Read more

We doen allemaal maar wat

By: Thijs Launspach

Narrated by: Thijs Launspach

Length: 8 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Het boek voor iedereen die ooit psychologie wilde studeren Waarom doen mensen soms slechte dingen? Denkt ons onbewuste echt alleen maar aan seks? Waarom krijgen sommige mensen een 'stoornis', en wat is dat eigenlijk? Hoe kan het dat de ene persoon hartstikke introvert is en de ander  enorm extravert? En: hoe werkt dat brein van ons... Read more

The Fall

By: Henry Reece

Narrated by: Richard Trinder

Length: 15 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Why did England's one experiment in republican rule fail?



Oliver Cromwell's death in 1658 sparked a period of unrivaled turmoil and confusion in English history. In less than two years, there were close to ten changes of government; rival armies of Englishmen faced each other across the Scottish border; and the Long Parliament was finally... Read more

Inventing Paradise

By: Paul Haddad

Narrated by: Paul Haddad

Length: 11 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles traces the improbable rise of Los Angeles through the prism of six visionaries who had outsize influence on the city’s growth: Phineas Banning, Harrison Gray Otis, Henry Huntington, Harry Chandler, William Mulholland, and Moses Sherman. In the late 1870s, Los Angeles was... Read more

Surviving Hyperinflation

By: Petros Eshetu

Narrated by: Petros Eshetu

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

HOW THE LESSONS OF ZIMBABWE’S FINANCIAL CRISIS TEACHES AMERICANS WHAT TO DOOn November 14, 1997, the massive loans taken by the government of Zimbabwe came to a sudden halt and our currency nearly completely collapsed. We call it Black Friday. In one day, the US dollar went from being worth 12 Zimbabwe dollars...to $75. In the weeks that... Read more

Vicious and Immoral

By: John Gilbert McCurdy

Narrated by: John Gilbert McCurdy

Length: 8 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

On the eve of the American Revolution, the British army considered the case of a chaplain, Robert Newburgh, who had been accused of having sex with a man. Newburgh's enemies cited his flamboyant appearance, defiance of military authority, and seduction of soldiers as proof of his low character. His opponents claimed that these supposed crimes... Read more

No Walk in the Park

By: Michael Engelhard

Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne

Length: 10 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

In the footsteps of Desert Solitaire, these essays by an award-winning writer and student of culture sift decades of experience backpacking and boating for a stance that questions the mainstream. More than mere tales of bravado, they offer glimpses into the heart of the places explored, with the Grand Canyon as their center of gravity. Vivid,... Read more

One Week to Change the World

By: DW Gibson

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, Danny Campbell, Jason Culp,...

Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

The definitive history of Seattle’s 1999 World Trade Organization protests, featuring over 100 original interviews and timed to the event’s twenty-fifth anniversary.

One week in late 1999, more than 50,000 people converged on Seattle. Their goal: to shut down the World Trade Organization conference and send a message that working-class people... Read more

Twilight Prisoners

By: Siddhartha Deb

Narrated by: Shawn K. Jain

Length: 6 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

An incisive, lyrical, and deeply reported account of India's descent into authoritarianism.



Traveling across India, interviewing Hindu zealots, armed insurgents, jailed dissidents, and politicians and thinkers from across the political spectrum, Siddhartha Deb reveals a country in which forces old and new have aligned to endanger democracy. The... Read more