History audiobooks

The Shortest History of Sex

By: David Baker

Narrated by: Grant Cartwright

Length: 9 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what might sex look like in the future?

With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex... Read more

In Pursuit of Justice

By: Dr. Stephen D. Engle

Narrated by: David Colacci

Length: 19 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Widely known as the "poor man's lawyer" in antebellum Boston, John Albion Andrew (1818–1867) was involved in nearly every cause and case that advanced social and racial justice in Boston in the years preceding the Civil War. Inspired by the legacies of John Quincy Adams and Ralph Waldo Emerson, and mentored by Charles Sumner, Andrew devoted... Read more

Riding with Cochise

By: Steve Price

Narrated by: Kaipo Schwab

Length: 6 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Riding With Cochise brings the violent drama of the American Southwest to life through the eyes of the legendary Apache chieftain Cochise and three other tribal leaders. Relying largely on the oral histories told by relatives of these great warriors as well as personal diaries of others who were involved, veteran author Steve Price takes... Read more

The Playbook

By: James Shapiro

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

Length: 8 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

A brilliant and daring account of a culture war over the place of theater in American democracy in the 1930s, one that anticipates our current divide, by the acclaimed Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro

From 1935 to 1939, the Federal Theatre Project staged over a thousand productions in 29 states that were seen by thirty million (or nearly one in... Read more

Obama Era Hopes And Disappointments

By: Dr. Ahmed Zaki

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 6 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Secrets of American policies during the era of Obama and secret alliances with the regimes of Arab and Islamic countries The battles with organizations inside the Middle East and the threat from Russia Read more

There Was Nothing You Could Do

By: Steven Hyden

Narrated by: Steven Hyden

Length: 8 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

A thought-provoking exploration of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album, Born in the U.S.A.—a record that both chronicled and foreshadowed the changing tides of modern America

On June 4, 1984, Columbia Records issued what would become one of the best-selling and most impactful rock albums of all time. An instant classic, Bruce Springsteen’s Born in... Read more

The Jeffersonians, 1801-1829 (Unabridged)

By: Richard B. Morris

Narrated by: Matthew Mcgowan

Length: 2 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

In the tumultuous years following the American Revolution, a new political party emerged, led by Thomas Jefferson and his followers. Known as the Jeffersonians, they championed the ideals of democracy, agrarianism, and limited government. Richard B. Morris's acclaimed work, "The Jeffersonians, 1801-1829," delves into the rise and influence of... Read more

The Story of Philosophy. Aristotle and Greek Science

By: Will Durant

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Length: 2 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Story of Philosophy: Aristotle and Greek Science" by Will Durant offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the life and philosophical contributions of Aristotle, one of history's most influential thinkers, and the broader context of Greek scientific thought. In this insightful work, Durant delves into Aristotle's upbringing, education,... Read more

Banksy: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Banksy, most secretive artist of our time: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

The Story of Philosophy. Francis Bacon

By: Will Durant

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Length: 2 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Story of Philosophy: Francis Bacon" by Will Durant offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the life and philosophical contributions of Francis Bacon, one of the most influential figures in the development of modern science and philosophy. In this illuminating work, Durant delves into Bacon's upbringing, education, and intellectual... Read more

Von Leif Eriksson bis Roald Amundsen

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Leif Eriksson, Marco Polo, Amerigo Vespucci, Vasco da Gama, Francis Drake, James Cook, Lewis und Clark, David Livingstone, Fridtjof Nansen, Roald Amundsen. Read more

Bill Gates: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Bill Gates, Gründer von Microsoft und IT-Legende: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

The Emerald Tablet

By: Dennis William Hauck

Narrated by: Barry Morrison

Length: 13 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The Emerald Tablet—an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings—has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of... Read more

Von Peter Paul Rubens bis Banksy

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Peter Paul Rubens, Francisco de Goya, Caspar David Friedrich, William Turner, Edvard Munch, Jackson Pollock, Joseph Beuys, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy. Read more

Los persas: Una apasionante guía de la historia de Persia y su imperio

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Carlos Verne

Length: 4 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

¡La historia de la meseta iraní se remonta al año 100.000 a. C.!Hoy en día, Persia es conocida como el país de Irán, pero hace mucho tiempo, Persia fue el hogar de varias tribus nómadas. Fue testigo del ascenso de muchos imperios y dinastías. Los asirios cayeron ante los medos, que allanaron el camino para la aparición del Imperio aqueménida,... Read more

Jean-Michel Basquiat: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Jean-Michel Basquiat, American artist extraordinaire: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

Van Plato tot Sextus Empiricus

By: Johan Braeckman

Narrated by: Johan Braeckman

Length: 26 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Dit is deel 2 van de serie Een geschiedenis van de westerse wijsbegeerte en gaat over de periode van de 4de eeuw v.C. tot de 3de eeuw n.C., waarin filosoof Johan Braeckman uitgebreid ingaat op de levens, werken en filosofie van Plato en Aristoteles. Daarnaast behandelt hij de Hellenistische filosofieën, zoals het cynisme, het epicurisme, het... Read more

Van mythen tot Socrates

By: Johan Braeckman

Narrated by: Johan Braeckman

Length: 13 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Dit is deel 1 van de serie Een geschiedenis van de westerse wijsbegeerte en gaat over de periode van 3000 tot 400 v.C. waarin Johan de ontwikkelingen van de wijsbegeerte bespreekt vanaf de oudst bekende mythen en verhalen, de presocratici en sofisten tot en met Socrates, die de gifbeker dronk in 399 v.C. In zijn colleges neemt Johan Braeckman de... Read more

Medieval England

By: History Nerds

Narrated by: Andrew McDermott

Length: 1 hour 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on an enthralling journey through the heart of Medieval England in this captivating exploration of one of history's most dynamic periods. Delve into the lives of kings and queens, knights and peasants, as the story of England unfolds against the backdrop of feudalism, chivalry, and religious upheaval. Experience the turbulence of the... Read more

Die zur See fahren

By: Sabine Bürger

Narrated by: Désirée Singson

Length: 10 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Marie-Luises Leben ändert sich grundlegend, als die lebenslustige Cosima ihren Weg kreuzt. Zwischen beiden Frauen entwickelt sich eine tiefe Zuneigung, getragen durch die maritime Berufswahl ihrer Männer. Bevor sie ihre Erinnerungen über das Leben an Bord eines Hochseefrachters mit ihrer jungen Freundin teilen kann, verstirbt sie unverhofft und... Read more

Warren Buffett: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Warren Buffett, Investoren-Legende aus Omaha: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Great Epochs in American History, Volume I (Unabridged)

By: Francis Whiting Halsey

Narrated by: Melinda Reichmann, Brenda Wygant & William Wood

Length: 5 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on an epic journey through the annals of American history with "Great Epochs in American History, Volume I." This captivating work by Francis Whiting Halsey unveils the pivotal moments that shaped the nation's destiny. From the tumultuous birth of the republic to the transformative Civil War, Halsey paints a vivid tapestry of events that... Read more

History of England In Words of One Syllable (Unabridged)

By: Helen W. Pierson

Narrated by: Gary Beckem, Pedro Sheehan & John Raybon

Length: 4 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the captivating world of English history, simplified for young minds! "History of England In Words of One Syllable" unravels the tapestry of England's past, from ancient times to the Victorian era. With engaging language and vivid illustrations, this book brings to life the stories of kings, queens, battles, and inventions that shaped... Read more

Made in Manchester

By: Brian Groom

Narrated by: David Judge

Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

A rich and vivid history of Britain's second city through the people who made it ‘What Manchester thinks today, England thinks tomorrow.’ Long before Manchester gave the world titans of industry, comedy, music and sport, it was the cosmopolitan Roman fort of... Read more