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Until the publication of this captivating biography, no such volume on Trajan's life has been tailored to the general listener. The unique book illuminates a neglected period of ancient Roman history. Trajan rose from fairly obscure beginnings to become the emperor of Rome. He was born in Italica, an Italic settlement close to modern Seville in present-day Spain, and is the first Roman Emperor to be born outside of Rome. His remarkable rise from officer to general and then to emperor in just over twenty years reveals a shrewd politician who maintained absolute power. 

Tiglath-Pileser I was a king of Assyria during the Middle Assyrian period (1114-1076 BC). He expanded Assyrian rule into Anatolia and Syria, and to the shores of the Mediterranean. From this inscription, it is clear that cultivated a fear of himself in his subjects and in his enemies alike.

In her international bestseller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE). Emperor of Rome is not your usual chronological account of Roman rulers, one after another: the mad Caligula, the monster Nero, the philosopher Marcus Aurelius.

Alexander the Great (ca. 356-323 BCE) was a Macedonian general who brought Greek civilization to the edge of modern-day India. After studying the Iliad, he believed himself to be Achilles reincarnated, imitating the hero of the epic poem in his own military campaigns. Even before he died barely into his 30s, the legends surrounding him were larger than life. In this compelling new audio course, you’ll explore the history and lore surrounding this real man and mythic figure, often by consulting the ancient sources themselves.

In his retelling of a Chinese history stretching back 5,000 years, author and China-expert Jonathan Clements focuses on the human stories which led to the powerful transformations in Chinese society - from the unification of China under its first emperor, Qinshi Huangdi, to the Mongol invasion under Genghis Khan and the consolidation of Communist rule under Mao Zedong. Clements even brings listeners through to the present day, outlining China's economic renaissance under Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping.

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. "Remarkably engaging." —Washington Post The Roman...

Julius Caesar is one of the most famous figures of the ancient Roman world. A skillful general and leading politician of the late Roman Republic, he secured a 10-year proconsular command in the province of Gaul, during which he accumulated both wealth and power. A core text in the teaching of Latin in schools, The Gallic War gives a unique insight into this remarkable man, as well as military strategy and practice of the day.

Transform your daily commute into a gritty ancient history expedition, experiencing the brutal reality of Roman warfare. Feel the chill of the predawn marching camp and the crushing weight of chainmail as you walk in the sandals of an ordinary soldier. This atmospheric narrative puts you...

Survive the gritty reality of medieval warfare during a tense, immersive day as a frontline Mongol cavalryman. Perfect for a gripping commute or focused listening, this atmospheric historical drama grounds you in the cold bite of the steppe wind and the low murmur of soldiers preparing for...

Thrust into a brutal military coming-of-age, a seven-year-old boy must survive ancient Sparta's deadliest training. Perfect for an intense commute, this gripping historical fiction immerses you deeply in the shadows of the agoge. Listeners will taste the sweat, smell the iron, and feel the...

Step onto the blood-soaked sands of ancient Rome, where survival was a daily battle against a ruthless empire. Perfect for an intense commute, this gritty historical narrative dismantles Hollywood myths to expose the harrowing reality of enslaved fighters. Immerse yourself in a dark...

Uncover how nomads fueled history's largest empire using revolutionary culinary logistics and gritty survival tactics. This immersive historical journey is the perfect companion for your daily commute, transporting you straight into the smoky, moving kitchens of the Eurasian steppe. Feel the...

Step onto gritty battlefields of military history to explore the relentless evolution of human survival against arms. Perfect for your morning commute, this epic journey transforms museum relics into the living, sweating reality of combat. Feel the heavy burden of iron plates and the deafening...

Dive into the gripping military history of how ancient siege engines shattered fortresses and reshaped global warfare. Perfect for an immersive commute, this epic narrative thrusts you onto the blood-soaked ramparts of antiquity. Witness the desperate arms race between towering walled cities and...

Experience the brutal ingenuity of ancient military history as wood and sinew transform into epic siege engines. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports you to the tense workshops of the Mediterranean. Hear the terrifying creak of twisted tension coils and the...

Step onto the epic ancient battlefield where a flexible stick and string dictated the violent rise of empires. Perfect for an immersive commute, this vivid military history thrusts you into the cinematic chaos of long-range warfare. Experience the terrifying thrill of facing a sky darkened by a...

Experience the sweeping epic of military history as mounted warriors dominate the battlefield and shape global empires. Whether you are powering through a long commute or seeking a thrilling deep dive into strategy, this immersive audio journey transports you directly to the front lines of human...

Experience the gritty military history of the armor-piercing siege weapon that shattered knights and rewrote war. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you straight to the muddy, blood-soaked battlefields of the ancient and medieval worlds. You will...

Step back into the dawn of civilization and witness how a single metal forged the world's first ancient empires. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive archaeological journey transports you directly to the bustling riverfronts of Mesopotamia and the Nile. Experience the dramatic rise...

Trace the ultimate tactical evolution in military history as a primal survival tool transforms into an engine of empire. Whether commuting to work or seeking an immersive journey into the ancient world, step directly onto the battlefield to witness human cooperation at its most intense...