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Dive into the enchanting world of Arabian Nights, a mesmerizing collection of stories that have captivated audiences for centuries. This compilation, woven together through the artful storytelling of Shahrazad, features a rich tapestry of myths and folklore from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. Despite the absence of an original manuscript, this timeless collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. Among its many treasures are the iconic tales of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume is part of the renowned ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Arabian Nights, a timeless collection of stories that have captivated readers for centuries. This volume showcases a rich tapestry of mythology and folklore from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, woven together through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad. To save her life, she shares thrilling tales filled with adventure and suspense, keeping her husband Shahryar on the edge of his seat. From the legendary exploits of Ali Baba and the daring voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, this collection features beloved tales that have transcended time. Experience ...

Passion, power, sex and suspicious deaths – the Tudor story is one of drama and dysfunction, and it has kept us enthralled for over 400 years. In these six dramatised documentaries, we take a behind-the-scenes look at Tudor England and get to know the key characters we have grown to love and hate, such as Mary Tudor, Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. Compiled from contemporary sources by Alison Plowman and featuring first-hand accounts and letters, these thrilling, historically accurate retellings bring this tumultuous era to vivid life.

We're moving to YouTube: Bookmark www.mystery.wtdaudio.com now! An intoxicating blend of crime and spies, this show covers cold war espionage plus my favourite spy writers such as John le Carré. On the crime side we cover both true crime and hardboiled fiction such as Erle Stanley Gardner. I am more interested in psychology and motive than blood and guts, and I thought you might be the same. Read more at www.crimespies.com where you can also buy books and stuff. For anyone who likes the darkness, wherever it might lie. And no swearing either, although it can be a bit spooky for kids.

"Royal Mess: Palace Intrigues" offers an enthralling journey into the heart of the British monarchy, shedding light on the tumultuous undercurrents that flow beneath the serene surface of royal life. This podcast peels back the layers of regal decorum to reveal the raw, unvarnished truths of palace life, from clandestine love affairs to political machinations and personal vendettas that have shaped the course of British history. With each episode, listeners are invited to explore the complexities of royal existence, uncovering the secrets, scandals, and struggles that the royal family faces ...

From one of the greatest political journalists of recent times, an insider’s account of four decades of covering the British political scene, packed with tales of the biggest political happenings of the last half century. Philip Webster covered politics for The Times newspaper for 43 years...