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Élève du philosophe Aristote, Alexandre le Grand, est couronné roi de Macédoine à l'âge de 20 ans. En une décennie, il devient l'un des plus grands conquérants de l'histoire en s'emparant de l'immense empire perse et en s'avançant jusqu'en Inde.

Jules César naît en 100 avant Jésus-Christ dans une famille de la noblesse romaine. Il monte les marches du pouvoir : d’avocat à soldat, de conquérant à sénateur, puis dictateur à vie. En 44 av. J.-C., Jules César est devenu l’homme le plus puissant du monde occidental. Il meurt assassiné par son fidèle Brutus.

Officier de cavalerie, Louis Hubert Lyautey sert en France, en Indochine, à Madagascar et en Algérie. Il devient le premier Résident général auprès du sultan du Maroc. Lyautey s'adapte vite au pays et se montre soucieux de respecter les mœurs de la population ainsi que son sultan. Élevé au rang de Maréchal, il se voit offrir la présidence d'honneur des scouts de France.

À l'âge de 17 ans, Marco Polo part avec son père et son oncle pour l’Asie. Les 3 hommes gagnent l'empire mongol où ils se mettent au service de l'empereur Kubilaï Khan, petit-fils de Gengis Khan. Après un périple de 24 ans, ils retournent en Italie. Marco Polo immortalise le récit de ce long séjour dans le Livre des Merveilles du monde.

Passionné par le Moyen-Âge, la chevalerie et les croisades, le jeune archéologue Thomas Edward Lawrence est recruté comme espion britannique au début de la Première Guerre mondiale. Il est chargé d'aider l'armée arabe qui, au Moyen-Orient, s'est alliée aux Anglais contre les Turcs. Il devient une légende sous le nom de Lawrence d'Arabie.

Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young listeners will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.

Do you think women are courageous? Clever? Ambitious? Revolutionary? Innovative? Women can be all these things and more.... This audiobook covers the stories of 55 extraordinary women who impacted and shaped our world. From world leaders to activists, business leaders, scientists, inventors, educators, sports figures, poets, novelists, entertainers, and more. These women come from all walks of life; some were born in palaces, and others were born in poverty. However, all of them did remarkable things.

Explore the life and achievements of Elizabeth Blackwell, America's first woman doctor.

Parrots, rain forests, and the Amazon River. Soccer legends and the Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro. Discover the ABCs of a country known worldwide for its deep jungles and amazing variety of plant and animal life in this tour of Brazil.

Have you ever tasted a Hershey chocolate bar? Milton Hershey’s chocolate bars are famous around the world, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Listeners will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with Milton’s beginnings as a family farmer, his string of failed candy businesses, and his eventual massive success.

Elvis Presley was the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. But his career was not all glitter and glory. The hip-shaking stardom of the 1950s sank into an embarrassing string of bad movies in the 1960s. Could Elvis kick-start his career and reconnect with his audience? Join him on his ’68 Comeback Special and witness the King rise again.

"Imagine all the people living life in peace": Stell dir vor, Soldaten würden sich weigern, Waffen zu tragen, oder Kampfpiloten würden Blumensamen statt Bomben abwerfen? Stell dir vor, Musik hätte die Macht, den demokratischen Gedanken weiterzutragen? Unmöglich, denkst du? Auf keinen Fall. All diese Ideen sind von Menschen in die Tat umgesetzt worden – als Zeichen gegen Gewalt, Krieg und totalitäre Machtverhältnisse. Heather Camlot hat 15 Geschichten über wahre Begebenheiten zusammengetragen, in denen sich Menschen der Gewalt und dem Krieg widersetzt haben.

Lis Hartel became paralyzed after contracting polio in 1944. Her dreams of riding horses and competing in the sport of dressage were shattered. After months in the hospital, doctors told her she'd never ride again. Lis tried anyway. But how do you stay on a horse without using your legs? How do you give the subtle cues needed in dressage with limited mobility? With hard work—and an unlikely horse named Jubilee!

Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people who have wreaked havoc to get what they want. Whether empire-building or simply displaying a cruel streak, is there any excuse for the actions of people who have been responsible for the deaths of so many? Find out in these sixteen biographies of men and women throughout history who have left there deadly mark on history. From Attila the Hun and Vlad the Impaler to Adolf Hitler, listeners will learn the wicked origins of the world's most dangerous people.

Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940, Alex Trebek grew up listening to the radio and hoping to one day become a broadcaster. His dream became a reality when he was hired as a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1961. Alex's composed nature and ability to skillfully improvise while on television eventually led to his role as the host of Jeopardy!, the biggest quiz game show in the United States.

Rosalind Franklin loved science, but when she was young, there weren’t many woman scientists. Still, she persisted in pursuing her dreams, becoming a scientist and playing a key role in the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA (what we’re all made up of). Though her male colleagues took credit for her work at the time, we now know just how important her discoveries were to figuring out what our DNA looks like and how it works!

Have you ever seen the Eiffel Tower? Gustave Eiffel’s tower is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Listeners will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with Gustave’s beginnings as a bridge designer and the engineer behind the Statue of Liberty, the criticism and personal attacks by the media he faced while building the tower, and his eventual world-renowned success.

Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! Get ready, set, go! On this adventure, we're going to learn about some incredible sporting heroes! Grab your trainers as we're going to meet some amazing athletes, from top tennis legends to speedy formula one racers.

Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! On this adventure, we're entering the world of performance, where we'll learn about different literary legends throughout history! We'll meet William Shakespeare at work at the Globe Theatre, and go behind the scenes of the amazing musical, Hamilton. Let's take to the stage!

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