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This audiobook narrated by acclaimed archaeologist and best-selling author Eric Cline offers a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilized world ushered in the first Dark Ages.

Afghanistan traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in this volatile region of the world, from the Mughal Empire in the 16th century to the Taliban resurgence today. Thomas Barfield introduces listeners to the bewildering diversity of tribal and ethnic groups in Afghanistan, explaining what unites them as Afghans despite the regional, cultural, and political differences that divide them.

At the end of Eric Cline's bestselling history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world.

Marie Aymard was an illiterate widow who lived in the provincial town of Angoulême in southwestern France, a place where seemingly nothing ever happened. Yet, in 1764, she made her fleeting mark on the historical record through two documents: a power of attorney in connection with the property of her late husband, a carpenter on the island of Grenada, and a prenuptial contract for her daughter, signed by 83 people in Angoulême. Who was Marie Aymard? Who were all these people? And why were they together on a dark afternoon in December 1764?

The Constitution of India, the world’s longest written national constitution, declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. It is the supreme law of India and enshrines the rights and duties of the citizens of India. It guarantees to its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and promotes fraternity. Despite these assurances, at several times in our nation’s history, there have been moments when the very fabric of this document has been challenged, when the values that integrate us as a people have been muddled with doubt.Samvidhaani Pitaara is a podcast ...

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, known now as the Antonine plague, may have been history’s first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall.

Documentaries, artist interviews, panel discussions and more from Cultural Collections and Galleries at the University of Leeds.

“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.

On the Yard is where Black history speaks. From the archives of the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University, each episode uncovers a powerful artifact—photographs, letters, rare books, film, and everyday objects—and traces the lives, ideas, and movements behind it. Guided by Dr. Benjamin Talton, Director of MSRC, alongside scholars and cultural voices, On the Yard connects memory to the moment, revealing how the past continues to shape Black life, creativity, and imagination across the globe.

During the long 18th century, Europe's travelers, scholars, and intellectuals looked to Asia in a spirit of puzzlement, irony, and openness. In this panoramic book, author Jürgen Osterhammel tells the story of the European Enlightenment's nuanced encounter with the great civilizations of the East, from the Ottoman Empire and India to China and Japan. A momentous work by one of Europe's most eminent historians, Unfabling the East takes listeners on a thrilling voyage to the farthest shores, bringing back vital insights for our own multicultural age.

Ontdek hoe cultureel erfgoed onze toekomst vormt. Breda University of Applied Sciences verkent samen met tien Europese partneruniversiteiten de creatieve kracht van cultureel erfgoed in de KreativEU-alliantie.Wat gebeurt er als historische steden het onderwijs opnieuw uitvinden? Hoe verbindt erfgoed zich met duurzaamheid en digitale innovatie? En waarom is identiteit belangrijker dan ooit? In deze podcast gaan we in gesprek met docenten, studenten, onderzoekers, industriepartners en onze internationale partners en laten we zien waar we ons gezamenlijk binnen KreativEU mee bezighouden. 🎧 ...

From the Industrial Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence, The Technology Trap takes a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society’s members.

Class is in session! Join your TAs/hosts Hope and Stephen as they take a deep dive into the life and work of one of America's most influential performers, filmmakers, artists, and raconteurs - the late, great Orson Welles! New episodes every other Tuesday!

Welcome to For The Culture, the bold evolution of a celebrated campus tradition from Edward Waters University. What was once the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series has been reimagined, remixed, and reintroduced for a new era.This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a platform, a pulpit, and a power move. We’re moving the conversation from the lecture hall to your earbuds to bring you the most influential thought leaders, creatives, and change-makers shaping our world. We're not just here to educate—we’re here to elevate the voices, stories, and brilliance that move the needle.We’re ...

Interviews with authors of Edinburgh UP books.

The India Project, presented by award-winning investigative reporter and author Josy Joseph, chronicles the transition of India from a British colony to an independent nation through documents that shed new light on the genesis of Indian democracy and its institutions. In the brief period before Independence, as the architects of free India attempt to weave together the brocade of a new nation from an assortment of princely states, presidencies and other territories, The India Project goes behind the scenes, uncovering the intrigues, politics and machinations of various dramatis personae, ...

Interviews with authors of the University of Arizona Press books.

Interviews with authors of University of Alberta Press books.

Interviews with authors of University of Chicago Press books.

Interviews with authors of the University Press of Colorado, University of Alaska Press, Utah State University Press, and University of Wyoming Press books.