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Audiobook narrated by the author. “A spellbinding tour de force!” —Walter Scheidel, author of What Is Ancient History? “This is non-fiction storytelling at its finest.” —Eric H. Cline, author of 1177 B.C. The creator of the hit podcast Tides of History offers a new look at...

One person talks; the other listens. It's so basic that we take it for granted. Unfortunately, most of us think of ourselves as better listeners than we actually are. Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with family members, romantic partners, colleagues, or friends? How do emotional reactions get in the way of real communication? This thoughtful, witty, and empathic book has already helped over 100,000 people break through conflicts and transform their personal and professional relationships.

The Khmer Empire, which dominated Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries, left behind the sprawling temple complex of Angkor Wat—but its story is far more than stone and sandstone. Hosts Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of the empire under King Jayavarman II in 802 CE, the construction of Angkor Wat by Suryavarman II, and the reign of Jayavarman VII, who built the walled city of Angkor Thom and the enigmatic Bayon with its 216 smiling faces. Along the way, they explore the empire's unique synthesis of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the hydraulic engineering that ...

Immerse yourself in the world of Two Poets (1837), the opening installment of Balzac’s captivating Lost Illusions trilogy, which is intricately woven into his monumental work, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, the narrative explores the tumultuous clash between the newly emerging bourgeoisie and the fading old aristocracy. We follow Lucien Chardon, an idealistic young man yearning to be a poet, alongside his steadfast friend David Séchard, who is caught between managing his father’s printing business and his deep affection for Lucien’s sister, Ève...

The Lost World is an action-packed adventure following Professor Challenger and his team as they journey to a remote plateau in South America, where prehistoric creatures still roam. As they encounter dinosaurs, ape-men, and the dangers of an untouched world, they must fight to survive and prove their discoveries to the world.

Griffin Rowe excavates television's vanished episodes—wiped, banned, or locked away—treating each disappearance as a cultural ghost story. Standalone investigations explore what our lost media reveals about collective memory, fear, and humanity's complicated relationship with its own mythology. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

In this magisterial work, leading cultural critic Mary Eberstadt delivers a powerful new theory about the decline of religion in the Western world. The conventional wisdom is that the West first experienced religious decline, followed by the decline of the family. Eberstadt turns this standard account on its head. Marshalling an impressive array of research, Eberstadt shows that the reverse has also been true: the undermining of the family has further undermined Christianity itself.  

When the travel bug bit, J. Maarten Troost took on the world's most populous and intriguing nation. As Troost relates his gonzo adventure - dodging deadly drivers in Shanghai, eating yak in Tibet, deciphering restaurant menus (offering local favorites such as cattle penis with garlic), and visiting with Chairman Mao (still dead) - he reveals a vast, complex country on the brink of transformation that will soon shape the way we all work, live, and think.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Erin French, owner and chef of the critically acclaimed The Lost Kitchen, comes a life-affirming memoir about survival, renewal and the pleasure of bringing joy to people through food. Erin French grew up barefoot on a farm, fell in love with food as a teenager...

Does the near-mythical Ark of the Covenant still exist today? Countless people have thought so, dedicating their lives to finding this holy relic, all to no avail. Now Robert Cornuke, a modern-day adventurer, using the Bible as his guide, thinks he may know the exact location of the Ark. Join Cornuke as he embarks on this exciting and breathtaking adventure.

Head of an elite anti-terrorist unit, Major Noah Blakeley is hunting for the clandestine organization he believes to be at the center of a spate of seemingly random acts of terror. When his ex-wife is killed while on an archaeological expedition to Mongolia, closely followed by an attempt on his life, Noah finds himself hurled into a world where the lines between historical research and present-day terrorism are blurred. To discover the answers, Noah must trace his wife's final footsteps and beyond.

A Journey of Life, Love, and Loss.

Ryan Cole investigates the hidden machinery of personal data collection, exposing how every click, swipe, and purchase feeds a vast digital economy. Each episode pulls back the curtain on surveillance capitalism, from invisible tracking tools to shadow profiles built without your knowledge. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Imagine a strange, tropical place that is almost inaccessible. Time appears to have stood still there. Species of animal and plant life not seen elsewhere on Earth, except in the fossil record, inhabit the place. The lakes heave with the shapes of huge grey bulks moving under the surface. The woods are places where chittering cries move about above your head, as powerful apes move swiftly in the canopy of leaves. Then, a tree splinters nearby, and a dinosaur steps out from his hiding place... and he's eyeing YOU. Jurassic Park? Not quite. The Lost ...

Griffin Rowe examines popular lost civilization claims through rigorous archaeological evidence, separating myth from historical fact. From Maya city abandonment to Bronze Age settlements, each episode explores what soil layers, artifacts, and scientific data reveal about humanity's past. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Join host Cosmo Ray as he plunges into history's most captivating enigma: Did Atlantis ever exist, or was it always a philosophical parable? Exploring Plato's original texts, real Bronze Age catastrophes, and centuries of obsessive searches, this series uncovers the truth beneath the legend. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

EXCERPT In everything he did, the doctor prioritized Floras happiness above all else. He filled his home with delightful company—esteemed professionals and their charming wives—hoping to cultivate friendships that would bring joy to her life. Despite her initial reservations, Floras gentle nature won over those who came to know her. In Cuthbert Ollivants close-knit circle, she was simply known as his beloved ward, and to know her was to love her.

In Lost Lady, young Niel Herbert finds himself captivated by the enchanting Marian Forrester, the alluring wife of a railroad magnate. However, when he uncovers her affair with another man, his admiration shatters, leading him to question everything he once believed in about her and the ideals she embodied. Content warning includes one use of the N-word. - Summary by Rob Marland

In this captivating tale, the enchanting Marian Forrester, wife of a railroad pioneer, effortlessly wins the admiration of everyone around her. Young Niel Herbert is no exception; he has cherished Mrs. Forresters grace and charm since childhood. Yet, as he matures, Niel is confronted with the unsettling realization that the woman he idolizes is not who she appears to be. Please note Content warning for one use of the N-word (Part 1, Chapter 8). (Summary by cadastra)

Lost Between Analog and Digital is a weekly unscripted and uncensored podcast about 90s and 2000s nostalgia, millennial life, and growing up during the transition from analog to digital culture.Join K, an angsty millennial, as he shares personal stories, reflects on childhood and teenage experiences growing up in the 90s and 2000s in a small town in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Revisit pop culture trends, video games, movies, music and medias that help shape his life, as well s some of the crazier stories and event of his life and the odd and interesting cast of characters he's associated...