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5 Famous English Historical Figures
- English History
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
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Five famous English historical figures, five controversial characters of almost legendary proportions, that have to be well-known and understood if one is interested in knowing about the English spirit and history. Sir Francis Drake was a sea captain and a privateer of the Elizabethan era; his exploits made him a hero to the English but his privateering led the Spanish to brand him a pirate. Henry VIII was king in a time of extreme religious unrest, and became such a bloody monster that he was eventually called the "English Nero".
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5 Famous English Historical Figures
- English History
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
- Release Date: 18-04-18
- Language: English
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Catherine II, Empress of Russia
- Russian History
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 21 mins
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Catherine the Great was Empress of Russia from 1762 until 1796, the country's longest-ruling female leader. She came to power following a coup d'état when her husband, Peter III, was assassinated. Under her reign, Russia was revitalised; it grew larger and stronger, and was recognised as one of the great powers of Europe. Discover the life and struggles of one of the most influential rulers through this precise, clear and thorough presentation.
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Catherine II, Empress of Russia
- Russian History
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 21 mins
- Release Date: 09-04-18
- Language: English
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Russian Stories for Kids
- The Story of King Frost & King Kojata
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 19 mins
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"King Kojata" is a Slavonic fairy tale. A king and a queen had no children. One day, the king was travelling and grew thirsty. He found a spring with a cup floating in it. He did not succeed at trying to grab the cup: it always evaded his hands. When he dropped to drink directly, a creature in the well grabbed his beard and would not free him until he promised to give it something he knew nothing about, and which he would find on his return home.
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Russian Stories for Kids
- The Story of King Frost & King Kojata
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 19 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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The Death Of Adonis
- Greek Mythology
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 11 mins
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"The Death of Adonis" is a fundamental part of Greek mythology and one of its most touching stories. Accidentally wounded by one of Eros' arrows, the goddess Aphrodite falls desperately in love with the handsome Adonis, son of a king and a beauty among mortals. Yet his only passion is hunting and he refuses to take her warnings seriously when he hears about a great boar he would love to slay. There is something of the idea of coming of age in this tale, when the moment of realisation brings forth the understanding of what could have been and where the real beauty lays.
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The Death Of Adonis
- Greek Mythology
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 11 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Echo and Narcissus
- Greek Mythology
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 12 mins
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The myth of Echo and Narcissus appears in Ovid's "Metamorphosis", a Latin mythological epic from the Augustan Age. It is one of the most touching stories ever written and has inspired countless works of art through the centuries. The nymph Echo angers Hera, queen of the gods, who curses her: henceforth, Echo will only be able to repeat the last words that struck her ears. One day, the beautiful Narcissus, son of a nymph and a river god, passes through the forest.
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Echo and Narcissus
- Greek Mythology
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 12 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Ivan IV, Called the Terrible, Tsar of Moscovy
- Russian History
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 14 mins
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Ivan IV the Terrible was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1533 to 1547, then Tsar of All Russia until his death in 1584. He transformed Russia from a medieval state into an empire, though at immense cost to its people, and its broader, long-term economy. He was described as intelligent and devout, yet given to rages and prone to episodic outbreaks of mental instability that increased with his age. In one such outburst, he killed his son and heir Ivan Ivanovich, which left his younger son, pious but politically ineffectual, to inherit the throne.
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Ivan IV, Called the Terrible, Tsar of Moscovy
- Russian History
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 14 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia
- Russian History
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 24 mins
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Tsar Nicholas I was the younger brother of his predecessor, Alexander I. He "came to represent autocracy personified: infinitely majestic, determined and powerful, hard as stone, and relentless as fate". He inherited his brother's throne despite a revolt against him, and went on to become the most reactionary of all Russian leaders, leading an agressive policy involving many expensive wars. Discover the life and struggles of this influential ruler through this precise, clear and thorough presentation.
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Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia
- Russian History
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 24 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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10 Mythological Heroes & Stories
- Greek Mythology
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
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Ten mythological heroes and stories from Greek mythology, for a delightful overview of the fundamentals of our culture. This is a selection of the most touching and inspiring stories from Ancient Greece; they have all inspired countless works of art through the centuries, often come from even more ancient myths, and are here retold in a detailed and lively manner.
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10 Mythological Heroes & Stories
- Greek Mythology
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Orpheus
- Greek Mythology
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 21 mins
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The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is the ultimate tragic love story. It is perhaps one of the most famous Greek myths, and the greatest artists have composed masterpieces to honour these two great lovers who lost their chance at reunion. The earliest account comes from Ibycus (circa 530 BC), a Greek lyric poet. This short story is a mixture of the various existing versions, presenting the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in all its details, all the way to Orpheus' death at the hands of the Bacchantes.
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Orpheus
- Greek Mythology
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 21 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Alexander III, Emperor of Russia
- Russian History
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 11 mins
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Alexander III was Emperor of Russia from 1881 until his death in 1894. He was highly conservative and reversed some of the liberal reforms of his father, Alexander II. He was a pacifist, focused on the protection of his people; mostly seen as lacking refinement and elegance, he rather relished the idea of being of the same rough texture as some of his subjects. Discover the life and struggles of this influential ruler through this precise, clear and thorough presentation.
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Alexander III, Emperor of Russia
- Russian History
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 11 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Elizabeth I, Empress of Russia
- Russian History
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 13 mins
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Elizabeth Petrovna was the Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death. She led the country during the War of Austrian Succession (1740-48) and the Seven Years' War (1756-63), left her mark on the service of nobility, the establishment of the Univeresidy of Moscow and the Imperial Academy of Arts; she remains one of the most popular Russian monarchs due to her strong opposition to Prussian policies and her decision not to execute a single person during her reign.
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Elizabeth I, Empress of Russia
- Russian History
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 13 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Phaeton
- Greek Mythology
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 18 mins
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Phaeton is the son of Apollo and a mortal woman, and his heart's desire is to be seen but once driving his father's chariot, the one used by the god to make the sun travel in the sky. This myth is an ageless story of failure at the hands of pride, similar to that of Icarus. It is a fundamental part of Greek mythology and of modern culture. This short story is a retelling of the myth in great detail and with an elegant style that will edify children and adults alike.
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Phaeton
- Greek Mythology
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 18 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Icarus
- Greek Mythology
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 14 mins
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The myth of Icarus is an ageless story of failure at the hands of pride, similar to that of Phaeton. It is a fundamental part of Greek mythology and of modern culture. This short story is a retelling of the myth from 1914, a year in which it was easy to fear for a son who would soar in the sky with metal wings; the story of Icarus and Daedalus is told in great detail and with an elegant style that will edify children and adults alike.
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Icarus
- Greek Mythology
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 14 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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A Story of Christopher Colombus for Little Children
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 21 mins
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Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer. Born in the Republic of Genoa under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Those voyages and his efforts to establish settlements on the island of Hispaniola initiated the permanent European colonization of the New World. At a time when European kingdoms were beginning to establish new trade routes and colonies, motivated by imperialism and economic competition, Columbus proposed to reach the East Indies (South and Southeast Asia) by sailing westward.
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A Story of Christopher Colombus for Little Children
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 21 mins
- Release Date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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Hamlet
- A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare
- Written by: James Gardner, William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 34 mins
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"The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. Hamlet is Shakespeare's longest play and among the most powerful and influential tragedies in English literature, with a story capable of "seemingly endless retelling and adaptation by others." The play seems to have been one of Shakespeare's most popular works during his lifetime and still ranks among his most-performed. It has inspired writers from Goethe and Dickens to Joyce and Murdoch, and has been described as "the world's most-filmed story after Cinderella".
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Hamlet
- A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 34 mins
- Release Date: 07-04-18
- Language: English
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The Merchant of Venice
- A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare
- Written by: James Gardner, William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 29 mins
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"The Merchant of Venice" is a 16th-century play by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice must default on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender. It has been listed among Shakespeare's greatest comedies, although its tone is often dramatic. This is a detailed summary of the play, written in today's language, for all willing to acquire a greater understanding of Shakespeare's work and widen their culture.
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The Merchant of Venice
- A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 29 mins
- Release Date: 07-04-18
- Language: English
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King Lear
- A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare
- Written by: James Gardner, William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 32 mins
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"King Lear" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, depicting the gradual descent into madness of the title character after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is derived from the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king; after the English Restoration, it was often revised with a happy ending for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the nineteenth century, Shakespeare's original version has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements.
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King Lear
- A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 32 mins
- Release Date: 07-04-18
- Language: English
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Alexander I, Emperor of Russia
- Russian History
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 32 mins
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Tsar Alexander I was the grandson of Catherine the Great. He became Tsar after his father Paul I was murdered and ruled Russia during chaotic period of the Napoleonic Wars. In Russian history, he is known as “Alexander the Blessed”. A legendary ruler, he led his country to one of her greatest triumphs, against Napoleon, although he was often viewed as an enigma by his contemporaries. Discover the life and struggles of one of the most influential rulers through this precise, clear and thorough presentation.
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Alexander I, Emperor of Russia
- Russian History
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 32 mins
- Release Date: 09-04-18
- Language: English
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Peter I, Called the Great
- Russian History
- Written by: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 22 mins
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Peter the Great ruled the Tsardom of Russia and later the Russian Empire, leading a cultural revolution based on the Enlightenment, modernizing and rationalizing the Russian social and political system. "All his qualities, indeed, were on a colossal scale. His rage was cyclonic: his hatred rarely stopped short of extermination. His banquets were orgies, his pastimes convulsions. He lived and he loved like one of the giants of old." Discover the life and struggles of one of the most influential rulers through this precise, clear and thorough presentation.
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Peter I, Called the Great
- Russian History
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 22 mins
- Release Date: 09-04-18
- Language: English
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Macbeth
- A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare
- Written by: James Gardner, William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 23 mins
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth" is a play written by William Shakespeare. Set mainly in Scotland, the play illustrates the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. The play was most likely written during the reign of James I, who had been James VI of Scotland before he succeeded to the English throne in 1603. James was a patron of Shakespeare's acting company and of all the plays Shakespeare wrote during James's reign, "Macbeth" most clearly reflects the playwright's relationship with the sovereign.
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Macbeth
- A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 23 mins
- Release Date: 07-04-18
- Language: English
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