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The Anglo-Saxons were people from Northern Germany who came to Britain in waves and quickly established their own kingdoms between the time of the Romans and the Normans. At first glance, it may seem like the Anglo-Saxons did not contribute much to British history. They didn’t even have a writing system until Christian missionaries arrived!

Told through the eyes of parents who personally experienced the war, you'll discover valuable lessons intertwined with stories to help young listeners understand the significance of World War II. Explore life on the homefront, where ordinary people had to cope with rationing, shortages, and the power of propaganda. Discover how seemingly average individuals transformed into heroes when their countries needed them most.

Vor über 1000 Jahren landen die Wikinger schwer bewaffnet mit ihren Schiffen auf Holy Island. Es ist der Beginn einer sagenumwobenen, spannenden und blutigen Zeit unserer Geschichte. Auf ihren Beutezügen machen die Nordmänner die Weltmeere unsicher und verbreiten Angst und Schrecken: Ivar der Knochenlose überfällt York, Ragnar Lodbrok plündert Paris und Sven Gabelbart erobert England. Doch die Wikinger sind auch Händler und große Entdecker: Hrafna-Flóki gibt Island seinen Namen, Erik der Rote besiedelt Grönland, Harald der Harte reist bis nach Konstantinopel und Leif Eriksson entdeckt Amerika – lange vor Kolumbus.

Did you know that the first people who settled on the grey-green islands of Great Britain were Black? How about that some of the Roman soldiers who invaded and even ruled Britain were Black, too? After that there were Black Tudors, Georgians and Victorians. In this easy-to-digest chronological journey through our shared history, award-winning author Atinuke brings her experience as an oral storyteller to carry listeners through the fascinating history of Black people in Britain.

On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the Director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, c’est partie! The Mona Lisa, she’s gone! No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting?

As the Germans waged a brutal war across Europe, details of every Nazi plan, every attack, every troop movement were sent over radio. But to the Allied troops listening in―and they were always listening―the crucial messages sounded like gibberish. The communications were encoded with a powerful cipher, making all information utterly inaccessible … unless you could unlock the key to the secret code behind the German’s powerful Enigma machine. 

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the Loch Ness Monster really lurking beneath Scottish waters, or is it just a myth? Find out all that there is to know about the most famous aquatic cryptid! Also known as Nessie, this creature of the lake's history dates all the way back to the year 565. Since then, there have been photographs and films that allegedly show proof of the monster's existence. But are they fact or fiction? 

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were born into another time period? What about the Middle Ages? Would you have been lucky and lived as a knight, a lord or lady, or even a king or queen? Or would you have been like the majority of peasants and lived a tough life of hard labor? Did everyone live in castles? What did people do for work? And for fun? Did knights really fight dragons? You’ll find out the answers to these questions and so much more in this incredible audiobook on medieval Europe.

I 1912 var Titanic verdens største og dyreste skib.

Ingen mennesker troede, at Titanic kunne synke. Alligevel sank skibet, da det ramte et is-bjerg ude i Atlanter-havet. 1507 mennesker mistede livet.

I denne bog får du hele historien om Titanic, lige fra skibet blev bygget, til det forliste i april 1912.

Stone-henge er Englands største og mest berømte oldtids-minde. Det er et mystisk sted, der er bygget af nogle meget store sten. Arkæo-loger mener, at stenene var en slags kalender, som viste Solens gang hen over himlen. I denne bog kan du læse historien om Stone-henge gennem flere tusind år. Du kan også læse nogle af de gamle fortællinger, der er knyttet til Stonehenge: Om gamle konger, trold-manden Merlin og de mystiske druider.

Meet the Nordic god of thunder! Thor is a happy god—unless you make him angry. Then he might shake the earth and topple mountains. So stay on his good side as he takes you on a journey across the rainbow bridge to Middle Earth and beyond, to mysterious Nordic realms filled with frost giants, dark elves, and plundering Vikings. In this engaging and humorous work of nonfiction, Thor offers a wildly entertaining introduction to Norse mythology.

Step back in time to the grandeur and spectacle of a coronation in the 21st century. King Charles III: 2023 Coronation is a thrilling youth chapter book that will transport listeners to the heart of this historic event. Join young listeners on an exciting journey through the meticulous planning, intricate preparation, and breathtaking execution of a coronation ceremony fit for a king.

За время своего правления Пётр Великий изменил облик России больше, чем он менялся за несколько предыдущих столетий. Не было ни одной сферы жизни, которую не затронули бы его преобразования! Книга Александра Монвиж-Монтвида "Кто такой Пётр I?" расскажет о жизни и важнейших преобразованиях первого российского императора.

En esta ocasión, Cassandra, una niña de otro planeta, y Missy, la criatura más inteligente del universo, consiguen revertir el tiempo y llegar a la Antigua Roma. Allí conocerán cómo se fundó Roma, el funcionamiento de las instituciones, las costumbres de la época y por qué sus mitos y cultura han llegado hasta nuestros días.

Follow our fearless adventurers Cassandra and Otto (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who).

This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't. 

A Child's History of England is a book by Charles Dickens. It first appeared in serial form in Household Words, running from 25 January 1851 to 10 December 1853. Dickens also published the work in book form in three volumes: the first volume on 20 December 1851, the second on 25 December 1852 and the third on 24 December 1853. Although the volumes were published in December, each was postdated the following year. Dickens dedicated the book to "My own dear children, whom I hope it may help, bye and bye, to read with interest larger and better books on the same subject".

Hades, god of the dead, welcomes listeners on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for. With his witty voice and ghoulish sense of humor, Hades is the perfect guide through this fresh and imaginative work of nonfiction that unfolds like a novel. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.

Vera and Mamma are headed out for a march, but it’s not just any march: it’s October 24 in Reykjavík, and on this day in 1975, the women of Iceland took the day off, walked out of their homes and away from their jobs—as farmworkers, butchers, and fisherwomen; wives, daughters, and children—and marched to demand equality and change, chanting: “I dare! I can! I will!” And they did, inspiring and empowering girls and women to make change, not just in their country, but all around the world.

„Cześć, jestem Julek. Mam dwanaście lat i chciałbym mieć przyjaciela. Co prawda spędzam dużo czasu ze Słoniem i jego ekipą, ale nie zawsze dobrze się z nimi bawię. Ostatnio siłą wysłali mnie w przeszłość, żeby nauczyciel historii zapomniał o zapowiedzianym teście… Jedyny plus jest taki, że przy okazji odkryłem, co napędza latający rower, o którym marzę!” Grupka nastolatków przenosi się w czasie o prawie 1000 lat, żeby wyjaśnić, skąd się wziął przydomek króla Bolesława Krzywoustego.