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After 10 years of battle, Odysseus and his men capture the city of Troy. They set sail for home. When they come upon an island, Odysseus is curious. He and some men climb the mountainside and enter a cave. Little do they know the cave is home to a giant Cyclopes! Will Odysseus and his men make it out alive?

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies. This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese baku, which had the power...

In this expansive collection of history, meet ten real-life kings, queens, inventors, scholars, and visionaries who lived in Africa thousands of years ago and changed the world. Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through...

Brought to you by Ladybird. Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next...

In the third book in the New York Times bestselling series from Yuval Noah Harari, explore how different ancient civilizations united and created countries and cultures we have today! How do you become friends with your enemies? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear...

Hold on tight as Greeking Out goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between! Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld—from ancient Greece and around the world—as told by the team behind the smash-hit podcast...

Good. Evil. Dangerous. Glamorous. Will the real Cleopatra please stand up? Almost everything we know about the last queen of Egypt came from her enemies the Romans. Now it's time to meet the ''real'' Cleopatra, a ruler more complex, brilliant, and powerful than we ever knew. Cleopatra didn't just rock the boat when she became queen at seventeen. She rocked the world with brilliant alliances that kept her in power and in control. When Mark Antony tried to put Egypt under his thumb, she negotiated for - and won - more territory than any Egyptian ruler had snagged in generations.

Medusa, once a bewitching beauty, has become a hideous monster with snakes for hair. When men look at her, they turn to stone. When King Polydectes sends Perseus for Medusa's head, he thinks Perseus will soon be another one of Medusa's stone men. Or will he?

Prince Neferkaptah has always loved learning. When he hears of a great book of knowledge called The Book of Thoth, he sets out to find it. But the gods have made his task difficult. Will Neferkaptah find the great book of the gods, or will he continue his search forever?

King Pelias promises Jason the throne if Jason can capture the Golden Fleece. Jason and his men, the Argonauts, depart on a great journey. After years of sailing adventures, Jason and his men arrive at Colchis, home of the Golden Fleece. Will Jason find what he's looking for?

After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek army, only has to guide his men back home across the sea. Yet the journey will prove just as perilous as the battles they have just won, as they encounter the monstrous, man-eating cyclops, the irresistible song of the siren, and the wrath of an angry Poseidon, god of the sea. Are he and his men destined to die at sea? Or can Odysseus's cunning, strength, and courage bring them safely home?

Uncover the gripping ancient Egyptian rituals and burial science that transformed ordinary bodies into eternal mummies. Perfect for a captivating daily commute or curious family road trip, this atmospheric journey transports listeners straight to the hot sun of the Nile Valley. You will smell...

Transform your family commute into a thrilling educational adventure through the bustling streets of Ancient Rome. Instead of memorizing boring dates, young listeners will hear the deafening roar of the Colosseum and march alongside mighty soldiers. It is the perfect engaging listen for curious...

Journey into an educational children's history adventure where clever heroes and ancient druids bring the past to life. Perfect for a lively family road trip or curious bedtime listening, this immersive audio experience transforms boring dates into thrilling stories. Young listeners will explore...

Embark on a playful time travel adventure that turns ancient history into a thrilling educational audiobook for kids. Step out of the modern world and directly into the noisy marketplaces, dusty army camps, and grand arenas of the Roman Empire. Perfect for homeschooling or entertaining listeners...

Board a time-traveling elevator to explore ancient history through the daily lives of kids from thousands of years ago. Perfect for entertaining family road trips or curious minds during screen-free quiet time, this adventurous children's nonfiction journey makes learning incredibly fun. Trade...

Launch a thrilling time-travel adventure to Ancient Rome, where epic history comes alive for curious kids. Perfect for engaging screen-free listening during daily commutes or family road trips, this journey transforms learning into an action-packed field trip. Join two modern explorers and their...

Hop into a magical time-travel adventure to explore the daily life and epic inventions of ancient dynasties. Perfect for energetic family road trips or engaging homeschool listening, this immersive educational journey swaps dry dates for thrilling, sensory-rich exploration. Two curious kid...

Embark on a playful time-travel adventure that turns ancient history into an immersive educational journey for kids. Perfect for family road trips or imaginative screen-free listening, this vivid audio experience drops curious minds straight into the bustling daily lives of civilizations past...

Embark on a time travel adventure where kids explore ancient civilizations, towering pyramids, and hidden tombs. Perfect for family road trips or bedtime learning, this immersive history journey transports listeners straight to the sun-baked sands and cool waters of the Nile River. Instead of...