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What is history really for? In History, acclaimed historian Hendrik Willem van Loon delivers a sharp, witty, and provocative examination of the way Americans understand—or fail to understand—the past. Writing in the aftermath of the First World War, Van Loon challenges the dry, academic...

'Dark and compelling . . . Brilliant' BILL BROWDER 'More gripping than a thriller' ANDREY KURKOV 'A master chronicler' CHARLIE ENGLISH Betrayal charts the dramatic collapse of the post-1945 international system. The agreement that nations do not change borders by force is under attack, not just...

The unsolved mysteries of George Mallory, Sandy Irvine, and their legendary 1924 Everest expedition. This program includes an audio-exclusive bonus conversation between the authors. There is no mystery more compelling in the history of mountaineering than the disappearance of George Mallory and...

Silence a restless mind and drift into deep slumber with this soothing sleep aid built on low-stakes historical facts. When late-night anxiety strikes, these beautifully dull and peaceful narratives offer the perfect bedtime routine to calm racing thoughts. There are no sudden twists, thrilling...

Discover the immersive narrative history of forgotten pioneers who reshaped our modern world before being erased. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep-focus listening session, this eye-opening journey exposes the powerful gatekeepers who silenced ordinary heroes. You will traverse continents...

Defeat insomnia and drift into deep sleep with this soothing history audiobook crafted specifically for restless minds. Swap racing nighttime thoughts for a calming, unhurried exploration of humanity’s most uneventful and mundane moments. Experience a meditative bedtime journey through...

Forget the myths of buried gold; discover the gritty maritime history and rebel economics that really drove pirate crews. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive deep dive transforms violent galleons into surprisingly modern, democratic workplaces. Uncover the strict codes and written...

Experience the birth of human civilization and walk the bustling streets of ancient history's very first cities. Perfect for a captivating commute or a reflective evening listen, this immersive historical journey transports you past dusty ruins and directly into the thriving hearts of early...

Master lethal ancient laws to survive humanity's first metropolis in this tense, immersive historical adventure. Perfect for an intense daily commute or an educational deep-dive, this second-person journey drops you straight into the dust, markets, and shadows of a ruthless empire. With no...

Plunge into the gritty depths of maritime history to witness the brutal survival of those enslaved in the wooden abyss. Perfect for a gripping commute, this immersive historical journey trades romantic sailing myths for the claustrophobic reality of ancient galleys. Feel the suffocating heat and...

Thrust onto an eighteenth-century pirate ship, you must fight for survival in this immersive historical adventure. Perfect for an escapist commute, this intense narrative drops you directly onto the blood-stained decks of the early 1700s to face the harsh elements of the open sea. Confront...

Hidden places, extraordinary stories—a journey into the Rome few ever see. Bestselling author and Vatican insider Andreas Englisch takes us beyond the familiar sights of the Eternal City to places where history still lies just beneath the surface. Together with the young Roman Leo, he follows...

A wondrous, eye-opening exploration of the way symbiotic relationships connect all living things. "Absolutely enthralling. I was hooked from the first sentence." —Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body Everything on Earth hinges on relationships: animals and...

Step onto the blood-slick decks of a wooden warship and experience the harrowing maritime history of the lower decks. Plunging you into a dark, immersive naval journey perfect for long commutes, this visceral narrative leaves famous captains behind to follow the nameless hands hauling the ropes...

Step into the gritty reality of maritime history, where rancid meat and stone-hard bread dictated human survival at sea. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey transports you below billowing sails into cramped, reeking mess decks. Beyond romanticized myths of oceanic...