History
- Voices from the Battlefield
- True Crime Through History
- Journeys Through History
- Voices of Social Change
- Chronicles of Scientific Discovery
- Voices of American History
- Musical Histories and Legends
- Voices of War: Memoirs from the Battlefield
The Annals
The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but bo…
The Art of War
The Art of War (1521) is the only book published by Niccolo Machiavelli during his lifetime, and he saw it as one of his finest achievements…
Secret Chambers and Hiding Places
“Secret Chambers and Hiding Places” is a collection of concealments and their uses, almost all within England, although a very few passages …
The Story of the Greeks
The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber invites listeners into the rich tapestry of Ancient Greek culture through a collection of captivati…
The Religion of Ancient Egypt
In The Religion of Ancient Egypt, William Matthew Flinders Petrie, a pioneering figure in Egyptian archaeology, delves into the intricate be…
Early Kings of Norway
"The Icelanders, in their long winter, had a great habit of writing; and were, and still are, excellent in penmanship. It is to this fa…
Charles I
Charles I by Jacob Abbott offers a concise yet insightful exploration of the life and legacy of one of England's most controversial monarchs…
History of the United States
Charles Beard was the most influential American historian of the early 20th century. He published hundreds of monographs, textbooks and inte…
Memoirs of a Revolutionist
Peter Kropotkin was a Russian anarcho-communist and scientist. This is his autobiography, and he writes not only about his own life, but als…
Democracy in America
When Tocqueville visited America in the 1830s he found a thriving democracy of a kind he had not seen anywhere else. Many of his insightful …
The Naval War of 1812
Somewhat detailed history of naval engagements between the United States and England during the War of 1812, from a decidedly American persp…
Farthest North
Farthest North chronicles the remarkable journey of Fridtjof Nansen and his crew aboard the ship Fram, as they venture into the uncharted Ar…
1941 Radio News
Explore the news from 1941 in this fascinating audio collection. This compilation offers a glimpse into the events and stories that shaped t…
Discoverers and Explorers
Tales of the brave and daring explorers that ventured into the unknown "Sea of Darkness" where it was thought monsters and angry g…
Toussaint L’Ouverture
François-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture (1743-1803) rose to fame in 1791 during the Haitian struggle for independence. In this revol…
Richard II
Richard II is a historical tragedy by William Shakespeare that delves into the complexities of power, kingship, and the nature of authority.…
Catholic and Anti-Catholic History
Catholic and Anti-Catholic History presents a thought-provoking exploration of how historical narratives can be shaped into tools of propaga…
Celebrated Travels and Travellers
The famous writer of great adventure stories Jules Verne wrote also several lesser known, but good non-fiction works. "Celebrated trave…
Famous Men of Greece
Famous Men of Greece offers a captivating exploration of the lives of notable figures from ancient Greece, bringing history to life through …
The Lives of the Ancient Philosophers
François Fénelon became a priest in 1675, Archbishop of Paris in 1679, was spiritual advisor to Madame Guyon, and was appointe…