Captivating History

The Hellenistic age brought a great deal of change in the ancient world. However, the era was destined to end in 31 BCE with the Battle of Actium. Octavian’s Roman forces defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s Ptolemaic fleet, thus securing the rise of the Roman Empire....

A Captivating Guide to the Kingdom of Prussia and Its Role in the Napoleonic Wars, Franco-Prussian War, and Unification of Germany in 1871; and to the War of 1870 Between the French Empire and German States, and the Role Otto von Bismarck Played in the Unification of Germany....

Have you ever wondered what country had the first truly global empire? Then pay attention... Folks used to say that the “Sun never sets on the British Empire” as a means of declaring Britain’s greatness. But it was the Portuguese who forged the first truly global empire....

The Babylonian influence upon its successors and even modern society knows no bounds. One of the leading civilizations of Mesopotamia, the Babylonians provided the fundamentals of mathematics, agriculture, architecture, metallurgy, and more....

This book pulls back the curtain so you can get a better look at Finland’s history. Its history is exciting, even without the Vikings, and its proximity to Russia is something that is still talked about in the news today....

For centuries, Denmark “punched above its weight” and was a major player on the European stage. Many know about the Danish Vikings and their voyages of conquest and discovery, but Denmark is more than just those medieval raiders and traders....

In this book, you will discover topics such as the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic, social wars and the end of the Roman Republic, the third and early fourth centuries, the Renaissance, modern history of Rome, and more....

The sheer importance of Sumerian culture in regards to world culture as a whole is impossible to overstate. Naturally, most of what we see as negative aspects of society were established in ancient Sumer as well....

The Hittites built a remarkable civilization that deserves a spot in history. Sadly, few historians have been ready to tackle the task of uncovering the true story of these astonishing people. In this new audiobook, you will discover the truth about this fascinating ancient civilization....

Salvador Dalí was a master of the surreal. His paintings are known as “dream photographs”: snapshots of nightmarish scenes brought to life in stunning detail....

Decades after witch-hunting had begun to die down in Europe, North America was about to witness its bloodiest witch hunt in history. The Massachusetts of 1692 was a very different one to the state we know today....

It’s likely true that most people picking up this book have never even heard of a place called Peshtigo. This is hardly surprising. This little town on the shores of Lake Michigan is hardly a remarkable place in the modern day....

These are people who never let go of their sacred history, and their story is told and retold across the entire world. Westerners also learn flower arranging, martial arts, meditation, and enjoy visual and digital art forms because of the unique culture of Japan.

If you want to discover the captivating history of Texas, then pay attention...Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook. History of Texas and The Texas Rangers. Listen to find out more....

Cuando los primeros colonos llegaron a los Estados Unidos de América y comenzaron a buscarse la vida en aquel entorno natural, tan duro y poco familiar para gentes procedentes de Europa, jamás habrían podido soñar que....

This audiobook will take you on a thrilling ride through history, starting with the modest origins of Prussia and its Hohenzollern dynasty. You will learn of their struggles against the Habsburgs and Austria, France and Napoleon, and many other adversaries....

Who were the Puritans? For most, the first few things that might come to mind are Pilgrims, turkeys, and the Mayflower. Yes, the Pilgrims who landed in Plymouth back in 1620 were indeed subscribers to Puritan ideals, but the story of the Puritans runs much deeper than that....

Dive into the heart of New York City with this captivating guide. Discover the captivating saga of one of the worlds most iconic cities.

In this audiobook, you will travel back to Ancient Rome, where gladiators fought in the famous Colleseum, emperors were murdered to make way for new emperors, calendars were created, and Greek mythology was re-made into Roman mythology! Listen to find out more....

The Catholic Church has a history that spans over 2,000 years, and it began with none other than Jesus Christ himself. At least, that is what modern popes believe. But at first, there was just one church....