Middle Europe

The powerful Mughal Empire, the rise of Islam, and the legacy of the Normans in shaping modern Europe. Explore important milestones like the Domesday Book, the Magna Carta, and England's quest for dominance - each explained in clear, kid-friendly language with vivid descriptions that bring history to life.

Explore the dramatic fall of the Roman Empire and the violent birth of medieval Europe in this epic narrative history. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this vivid journey bypasses dry academic dates to focus on the real human lives that forged a new world. Watch as imperial ruins transform...

After the long period of cultural decline known as the Dark Ages, Europe experienced a rebirth of scholarship, art, literature, philosophy, and science and began to develop a vision of Western society that remains at the heart of Western civilization today. By placing the image of the Virgin...

In this charming journey into the past, a historian reveals medieval wisdom that can still guide us today "One of the most compelling medieval history books I have ever read." –Ian Mortimer, author of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England Peter Jones was teaching medieval history at...

Master the brutal holy wars and sweeping medieval history of the Middle East in an immersive, fast-paced audio journey. Uncover the fierce struggle for Jerusalem that pitted legendary kings against brilliant sultans. This concise narrative cuts through academic clutter to deliver the explosive...

From leftover trenchers and stinky chamber pots to barber surgeons and the black plague, life could be really miserable for people during medieval times. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in the Middle Ages.

In just over a hundred years - from the death of Muhammad in 632 to the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750 - the followers of the Prophet swept across the whole of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain. Their armies threatened states as far flung as the Franks in Western Europe and the Tang Empire in China. The conquered territory was larger than the Roman Empire at its greatest expansion, and it was claimed for the Arabs in roughly half the time.

Brought to you by Penguin. Central Europe is not just a space on a map but also a region of shared experience - of mutual borrowings, impositions and misapprehensions. From the Roman Empire onwards, it has been the target of invasion from the east. In the Middle Ages, Central Europeans cast...

Experience the epic chaos of medieval history as the crushing fall of Rome sparks a thousand-year fight for survival. Whether escaping into the past on your daily commute or satisfying a lifelong curiosity, this immersive European history transforms abstract timelines into a breathing narrative...

When Pauline Terreehorst bid for a vintage Gucci suitcase at Sotheby's Amsterdam, she had no idea what was inside. The case turned out to be full of fine dresses, furs, and lace, with boxes of postcard albums showing grand castles and churches in Austria, France, England, and Scotland. The curious correspondence revolved around Austrian philanthropist Countess Margarethe Szapary, and her daughter.

Shatter the myth of the Dark Ages with this epic medieval history that reveals an era of violent cultural collision. Perfect for an educational commute, this fast-paced narrative explores the chaotic fallout of the fallen Roman Empire. Watch as ancient institutions and Germanic warrior tribes...

New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean has taken the world of historical romance fiction by storm! With A Rogue by Any Other Name, she once again boldly breaks new ground. The first book in her remarkably fresh and original Fallen Angels series—featuring four dark Regency Era heroes...

Experience how extreme climate shocks and devastating plagues forced ancient societies to battle nature for survival. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you beyond standard tales of kings and castles. Instead, explore an atmospheric world where ordinary...

""Traveling easily through a thousand years of history, The Bright Ages reminds us society never collapsed when the Roman Empire fell, nor did the modern world did wake civilization from a thousand year hibernation. Thoroughly enjoyable, thoughtful and accessible; a fresh look on an age full of...

Until Scandinavia converted to Christianity and came under the rule of powerful kings, the Vikings were a dominant force in the medieval world. Outfitted with wind-powered sailing ships, they left their mark, spreading terror across Europe, sacking cities, deposing kings, and ransacking economies. But as much as we know about this culture, there is a large missing piece: its women. In this revisionist portrait, science journalist Heather Pringle turns those assumptions on their head, using the latest archaeological research and historical findings to reveal this group as they actually were.

Bloomsbury presents The World in 2050 by Hamish McRae, read by Gordon Griffin. A dazzling history of the future – Hamish McRae has given us a tour de force' – Tim Harford _______________ A bold and illuminating vision of the future, from one of Europe’s foremost speakers on global trends...

Turn family road trips into an educational time-travel adventure where European history becomes a thrilling journey. Hop into a virtual capsule with a friendly narrator and a team of modern kids to experience life across the centuries. Perfect for sparking lively conversations, this hopeful and...

Survive the fall of the Roman Empire and witness the epic medieval history that forged our modern world. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical narrative transforms a misunderstood era into a gripping saga of survival, technological innovation, and clashing kingdoms. Step into...

Master epic medieval history on your commute as a fractured Europe unites through sweeping military campaigns. From the ashes of Rome, watch an extraordinary conqueror forge a fragile unity out of political chaos and warring factions. This immersive historical journey turns daily listening into...

Step into the dark suspense of medieval history as an invisible enemy shatters societies and tests human resilience. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping narrative transports you to fourteenth-century Eurasia just as an interconnected world stands on the brink of catastrophe. Witness...