Ancient Times

Escape your daily commute into immersive historical fiction where survival hinges on subtle Ottoman palace intrigue. Wander through shadowed corridors and bustling kitchens as you unwind after a long day, surrounded by the whisper of silk garments and the clatter of copper pots. Experience an...

Thrust into the brutal reality of medieval warfare, your survival hinges on adapting to the relentless Mongol cavalry. Stripped of everything you know, you are dragged into a gritty, immersive historical adventure where every freezing wind across the Eurasian steppe tests your will. It is the...

This audiobook includes 19 summaries of the most important works of ancient times, from Genesis through the Greeks and Romans, up to modern times. It is a must-listen before delving into the individual works.

Uncover the hilarious, gritty truth of medieval history and battlefield hygiene behind the myth of shining armor. Perfect for an entertaining commute or doing household chores, this lighthearted exploration strips away fantasy stereotypes to reveal the decidedly unglamorous business of knightly...

At Will Durant's death at 96, in 1981, his personal papers were dispersed among relatives, collectors, and archive houses. Twenty years later, scholar John Little discovered the previously unknown manuscript of Heroes of History in Durant's granddaughter's garage. Written shortly before he died, these 21 essays serve as an abbreviated version of Durant's best-selling, 11-volume series, The Story of Civilization.

Step back in time with the History Encyclopedia: Ancient History, an exciting journey through the earliest chapters of human civilization! Perfect for curious kids and young adults, this audiobook explores the fascinating origins of humanity - from the very first humans to the rise of powerful ancient civilizations. Discover what history is, meet the people of the prehistoric age, and uncover the amazing art they created.

The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich, and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. This book introduces listeners to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book gives listeners a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy and of its wide variety of themes and styles. 

The ancient historian Josephus is key to a proper understanding of the time of Christ and the early church era. This recording, an abridged paraphrase of two Josephus histories, will transport you back in time to the period 37 B.C. to A.D. 70, from the time Herod took Jerusalem to become "King of the Jews," to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and its temple.

With commanding skill, Thomas R. Martin tells the remarkable and dramatic story of how a tiny, poor, and threatened settlement grew to become, during its height, the dominant power in the Mediterranean world for 500 years. Encompassing the period from Rome's founding in the eighth century BC through Justinian's rule in the sixth century AD, he offers a distinctive perspective on the Romans and their civilization by employing fundamental Roman values as a lens through which to view both their rise and spectacular fall. 

Master lethal ancient laws to survive humanity's first metropolis in this tense, immersive historical adventure. Perfect for an intense daily commute or an educational deep-dive, this second-person journey drops you straight into the dust, markets, and shadows of a ruthless empire. With no...

Journey through the medical history of Ancient China, where spiritual rituals transformed into clinical healing science. Perfect for your commute, this immersive narrative transports you to smoky courtyards and imperial palaces where early healers battled disease and mortality. Experience the...

When best friends Dak Smyth and Sera Froste stumble upon the secret of time travel - a hand-held device known as the Infinity Ring - they're swept up in a centuries-long secret war for the fate of mankind. Recruited by the Hystorians, a secret society that dates back to Aristotle, the kids learn that history has gone disastrously off course. Now it's up to Dak, Sera, and teenage Hystorian-in-training Riq to travel back in time to fix the Great Breaks . . . and to save Dak's missing parents while they're at it.

Experience the immersive micro-history of a peasant family's daily survival from dawn to dusk in ancient China. Perfect for unwinding after a long day or escaping during a tedious commute, this atmospheric narrative transports you far from the grand imperial courts. You will walk dirt village...

Step into the haunting underworld of Mesoamerican history, where dying is not an ending but a sacred cosmic transition. Journey through immersive ancient civilizations, exploring vast temple cities and deep subterranean caves. Experience the vivid archaeological evidence that shaped indigenous...

Shatter exotic myths and dive into the gritty, fascinating reality of ancient history and hygiene along the Nile river. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive non-fiction journey explores how ordinary citizens and elite rulers actually lived, smelled, and stayed healthy. Whether you...

Experience a deeply immersive slice of ancient history by surviving the daily struggles of classical Greek agriculture. Perfect for your evening wind-down or a reflective morning commute, this calm, atmospheric journey transports you directly to the Mediterranean countryside. Feel the sun on...

Navigate treacherous political intrigue in an ancient Persian palace, where a servant's loyalty dictates his survival. Perfect for transforming a daily commute into a cinematic escape, this historical drama pulls you into the hidden corridors of imperial power. Every whispered secret becomes a...

Survive the brutal reality of the Viking Age in this gritty historical fiction about a captive fighting for freedom. Perfect for your daily commute or an intense late-night escape, this atmospheric narrative shifts the focus from glorious kings to the dark shadows of the longhouse. Grounded in...

Step into the dusty training fields of ancient history and experience the grueling reality of Spartan childhood. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive time travel tour transforms dry facts into a high-energy journey through the everyday life of classical classrooms. Follow the footsteps...

Discover ancient survival strategies and architectural ingenuity used to conquer scorching extreme desert heat. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you directly into the sun-baked streets and shifting winds of the Nile Valley. Feel the...