History audiobooks

How the World Made the West

By: Josephine Quinn

Narrated by: Alix Dunmore

Length: 15 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

An award-winning Oxford history professor overturns the way the West thinks about itself, tracing its innovations and traditions to societies from all over the world and making the case that the West is, and always has been, truly global.

“Superb, refreshing, and full of delights, this is world history at its best.”—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author... Read more

Homeland

By: Richard Beck

Narrated by: Patrick Harrison

Length: 21 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

A groundbreaking history of how the decades-long war on terror changed virtually every aspect of American life, from the erosion of citizenship down to the cars we bought and TV we watched—by an acclaimed n+1 writer

“Richard Beck, like many people alive today, has spent his adult life living in the shadow of 9/11, and Homeland is a devastating... Read more

The De Palma Decade

By: Laurent Bouzereau

Narrated by: Dani Martineck

Length: 7 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Journey with award-winning filmmaker and author Laurent Bouzereau through acclaimed director Brian De Palma’s renowned—and controversial—horror and thriller films that redefined cinema in the 1970s and early 80s with new interviews and fresh takes.
 
Among a crop of fresh filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, and... Read more

I Am Maroon

By: Russell Shoatz

Narrated by: Avery Kidd Waddell & Kanya D'Almeida

Length: 13 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way.

Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz was convicted to... Read more

The Stalin Affair

By: Giles Milton

Narrated by: Giles Milton

Length: 11 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

From internationally bestselling historian Giles Milton comes the remarkable true story of the motley group of Allied men and women who worked to manage Stalin’s mercurial, explosive approach to diplomacy during four turbulent years of World War II.

In the summer of 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union,... Read more

Cocaine and Rhinestones

By: Tyler Mahan Coe

Narrated by: Tyler Mahan Coe

Length: 26 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

From the creator of the acclaimed country music history podcast Cocaine & Rhinestones, comes the epic American saga of country music’s legendary royal couple—George Jones and Tammy Wynette.

By the early 1960s nearly everybody paying attention to country music agreed that George Jones was the greatest country singer of all time. After taking... Read more

America's Deadliest Election

By: Dana Bash

Narrated by: Dana Bash

Length: 10 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

“Let chaos come.”

The violent election of 1872 that serves as a warning for today's divided politics.

From CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, the fast-paced story of the extraordinary election that led to hundreds of murders, warfare in the streets of New Orleans, two governors of Louisiana—and changed the course of politics in our... Read more

Vertigo

By: Harald Jähner

Narrated by: Sam Peter Jackson

Length: 14 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

The dramatic and consequential history of Germany’s short-lived experiment with democracy between the world wars, when vibrant cultural experimentation collided with political and economic turmoil

Out of the ashes of the First World War, Germany launched an unprecedented political project: its first democratic government. The Weimar Republic,... Read more

Rule Number Two

By: Heidi Squier Kraft

Narrated by: Heidi Squier Kraft

Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

When Lieutenant Commander Heidi Kraft's twin son and daughter were fifteen months old, she was deployed to Iraq. A clinical psychologist in the US Navy, Kraft's job was to uncover the wounds of war that a surgeon would never see. She put away thoughts of her children back home, acclimated to the sound of incoming rockets, and learned how to... Read more

Hidden in Plain View

By: Jacqueline L. Tobin & Raymond G. Dobard

Narrated by: Janina Edwards & Leon Nixon

Length: 5 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

"There are five square knots on the quilt every two inches apart. They escaped on the fifth knot on the tenth pattern and went to Ontario, Canada. The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear's paw trail to the crossroads--"

And so begins the fascinating story that was passed down from generation to generation in the family of... Read more

Proloog: Wie zullen wij Israëli's zijn als wij na deze tragedie herrijzen uit de as?

By: David Grossman

Narrated by: Wilbert Gieske

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Het Israëlisch-Palestijnse conflict door de ogen van David Grossman. 'De prijs die we betalen' schetst in elf korte essays de (voor)geschiedenis van 7 oktober als een serie van desastreuze beslissingen van een nationalistische en alleen op machtsbehoud gefocuste regering, voor wie taal, cultuur en de vrijheid van het denken geen onbetwistbare... Read more

The Titans of the Twentieth Century

By: Michael Mandelbaum

Narrated by: Tom Parks

Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

An engaging and original historical portrait of eight of the most influential political figures of the twentieth century: Woodrow Wilson, Lenin, Hitler, Churchill, FDR, Gandhi, David Ben-Gurion, and Mao.



The Titans of the Twentieth Century addresses an age-old question: what is the impact of individuals on history? The first half of the twentieth... Read more

The Great Transformation

By: Karl Polanyi

Narrated by: David Pickering

Length: 13 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

In this classic work of economic history and social theory, Karl Polanyi analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the great transformation of the Industrial Revolution. His analysis explains not only the deficiencies of the self-regulating market, but the potentially dire social consequences of untempered market capitalism. New... Read more

Pakistan's ISI

By: Julian Richards

Narrated by: Mike Cooper

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Forged during the tumultuous aftermath of Partition in 1947, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) has grown to become the preeminent intelligence service in Pakistan. Its capabilities are comprehensive, its remit covers both foreign and domestic intelligence, and it is one of the most feared and respected agencies of the Global... Read more

Με Λογισμό και με Φωτιά

By: Τάκης Τζαμαργιάς, Ανδρέας Κουρέτας & Αγγελική Τ...

Narrated by: Βαγγέλης Ζάππας, Νίκος Καραθάνος, Πάνος Κορογια...

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Στην επέτειο των 200 χρόνων από τη Ναυμαχία του Γέροντα (1824 –2024) ένα περιπατητικό δρώμενο με μουσικοθεατρικά στοιχεία, επαναπροσδιορίζει τη διαχρονική σημασία του ήρωα από το σήμερα στο χθες και φωτίζει την εμβληματική μορφή του Ανδρέα Μιαούλη στην κάποτε θαλασσοκράτειρα Ύδρα. Με τον Μιαούλη ως διαχρονικό σύμβολο της αδούλωτης ψυχής του... Read more

The Lynch Mob Story

By: Marco Donniell Harrington

Narrated by: Anthony Williams Jr.

Length: 4 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

In the heart of a desolate, war-torn landscape, six ghost soldiers embarks on a perilous mission to unearth the sinister secrets of a shadowy organization and its enigmatic leader. As they traverse through treacherous terrains and haunted ruins, they are met with an unrelenting barrage of terror and bullets. The air is thick with the stench of... Read more

U.S. History: An Enthralling Guide to America's Major Events, Including the Revolutionary and Civil Wars

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

Length: 17 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive Deep into America's History: Discover the Events That Shaped a NationThree manuscripts in one book: American History: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events that Shaped the United States of America The American Revolution: An Enthralling Overview of the American Revolutionary War and Its Impact on the History of the United States of... Read more

Viking Myths, Legends and History: An Enthralling Exploration of Norse Mythology, Stories of Norsemen, and Vikings in England

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Jason Zenobia

Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the Fascinating World of Vikings and Norse MythologyTwo manuscripts in one book: Viking Myths and Legends: Enthralling Tales, Stories, and History of the Vikings and Norse Mythology Vikings in England: An Enthralling Guide to the Great Heathen Army and the Viking Raids, Wars, and Settlement in Britain Part One: Viking Myths and... Read more

Die Rückkehr des Terrors - Wie uns der Dschihadismus herausfordert (Autorisierte Lesefassung)

By: Peter R. Neumann

Narrated by: Martin Valdeig

Length: 4 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Der dschihadistische Terror ist zurück. Seit dem Angriff der Hamas auf Israel am 7. Oktober 2023 mobilisiert sich weltweit eine neue Gewaltbewegung, die sich in westlichen Gesellschaften schnell auszubreiten droht - nach dem Angriff gab es in Europa bereits mehr versuchte Anschläge als im gesamten Jahr zuvor. Peter R. Neumann, einer der... Read more

Civil War Chronicles: Tales of Ambition, Love, and Valor

By: Owen Mercer

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 2 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Civil War Chronicles: Tales of Ambition, Love, and Valor
⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐
Interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Civil War and experiencing the heroes' struggles in a transformative historical saga?
Looking for a comprehensive guide that merges historical knowledge with engaging storytelling?
Your... Read more

Harnessing Divine Power: Greek Goddesses for Everyone

By: Maxim Keller

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 2 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Harnessing Divine Power: Greek Goddesses for Everyone
⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐
Are you looking to harness the divine power of Greek goddesses and profoundly deepen your spiritual and personal growth?
Seeking a comprehensive guide that unveils the potent energies of ancient Greek goddesses and how to channel them into your... Read more

Humankind Unveiled: A Fascinating Journey Through Our Origins

By: Thaddeus Cairnwood

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 2 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Humankind Unveiled: A Fascinating Journey Through Our Origins
⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐
Are you looking to expand your knowledge about humanity’s captivating, untold historical journey?
Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements to uncover the depths of our origins?
Your search ends here!
This guide... Read more

Dark Secrets: Manson, the CIA, and Hidden Sixties Mysteries

By: Zachary Thornfield

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 2 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Dark Secrets: Manson, the CIA, and Hidden Sixties Mysteries
⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐
Are you looking to uncover the chilling connections behind the darkest mysteries of the 1960s?
Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all the necessary details to understand these enigmatic events?
Your search ends here!
This guide... Read more

Secrets of the Osage Murders and the Rise of the FBI

By: Henry J. Blackwood

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 2 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover Hidden History and Justice Unleashed
⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included⭐⭐
Are you seeking an engaging audiobook that unravels the captivating story behind the Osage Murders and the formative years of the FBI?
Looking for an in-depth guide that provides all the essential elements to understand this gripping piece of American... Read more