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The gripping story of how Sicily won its bloody war with the mafia, but succumbed to corruption, fury, and paranoia. For 150 years, the mafia—aka Cosa Nostra—controlled the island of Sicily ruthlessly. As its politicians raked off vast wealth from public funds and its racketeers leeched...

The fascinating, never-before-told story of Arcangela Tarabotti, a 17th century Venetian nun who set the European literary world alight, advocating for women and combatting misogyny in her time. Set amid the extravagance of 17th-century Venice, Arcangela unearths the biography of an iconoclastic...

A thrilling history of Florence's most famous family, the Medicis, from thrilling heights to the end of an astonishing era. At its height Renaissance Florence was a centre of enormous wealth, power and influence. This enthralling book charts the family's huge influence on the political, economic and cultural history of Florence.

A stimulating and expert analysis of the unique conditions that allowed Christianity to take shape and flourish across the Roman Empire during its first three centuries, from one of our leading historians of the ancient world “How did the intersection of Roman rule, Greek culture, and Judaean...

From Venetian canals to Vatican conclaves, New York Times correspondent Jason Horowitz takes you on a tour of the real Italy. Italy’s deep history, stunning landscapes and glorious food have uniquely captured our imagination. In The Italian Job, Jason Horowitz, a longtime Rome bureau chief for...

"A bold and glorious book . . . brilliantly crafted at the level of the sentence and image, adventurous in its forms and tones, and its themes—memory, love, loss, care, value—are as embracing and urgent as they come. It’s magnificent."—Robert Macfarlane, author of Is a River Alive? My...

The Italian Fascist dictator Mussolini was killed in 1945, his body exhibited upside down in Milan before an angry crowd. The repudiation by the people of the dictator who had led them to disaster was complete. But his story did not end there. The Duce continued to live on thanks to a legacy...

Dive into sweeping European history where Mediterranean splendor collides with the gritty resilience of human survival. Perfect for your daily commute, this magnetic armchair travel experience transports you to the shadow of an active volcano. Discover a coastal metropolis forever negotiating a...

A rugged maritime republic traded cannons for contracts to secretly bankroll the entire European Age of Exploration. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive historical audiobook reveals how a tiny Mediterranean port became the hidden financial engine behind global empires. Forget the...

Watch desperate refugees transform a muddy lagoon into a sprawling maritime empire and medieval trade superpower. Perfect for immersive commute listening, this atmospheric European history journey sweeps you from the collapse of the Roman world to the glittering heights of the Renaissance. Feel...

Experience a vibrant Mediterranean history where ancient conquests fuel a living, breathing cultural melting pot. Perfect for an educational commute or armchair travel, this immersive audio journey transforms bustling markets and sun-drenched plazas into an atmospheric walking tour. Let the...

Discover how a tiny, rocky Mediterranean port forged an invincible maritime empire and revolutionized global finance. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus sessions, this immersive historical narrative transports you to the treacherous, high-stakes world of medieval naval warfare and...

Experience the epic history of how desperate refugees built a thriving maritime empire from a harsh, malarial lagoon. This immersive journey transports you to the muddy shores of the Adriatic, where severe geographic isolation birthed ruthless commercial innovation. Perfect for an educational...

Experience the epic European history of a shattered Roman world forging a unified nation against impossible odds. From the ashes of antiquity to the glittering courts of the Renaissance, foreign kings and papal rivalries used this majestic peninsula as a strategic chessboard. Witness centuries...

Step into an ancient Roman metropolis right before a devastating natural disaster froze its vibrant daily life in ash. Perfect for a captivating historical commute, this gripping narrative resurrects a lost world. Walk alongside ordinary citizens and wealthy elites as falling debris and...

Discover how a strategic Alpine outpost transformed into the engine of Italian unification and modern European history. From a rugged Roman stronghold to a disciplined baroque capital, this epic narrative charts a dramatic rise to immense power. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive...

Transform your commute into a haunting ancient history journey as we unearth a Roman town erased by a tragic eruption. Long overshadowed by its famous neighbor, this coastal community boasts a distinct tale of wealth and sudden devastation. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric streets of a lost...

Walk the ancient stones of the Roman Empire to experience an epic history of military conquest, power, and mobility. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a long, reflective drive, this sweeping narrative transports you directly to the vibrant heart of the Mediterranean. Discover how a single...

Trace the dramatic European history of a modest river settlement that evolved into the crucible of Italian unification. Perfect for your morning commute or as immersive travel preparation, this architectural and political journey reveals how ancient Roman grids transformed into a sweeping...

Explore the dramatic European history of a coastal metropolis defined by endless conquest and cultural resilience. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this evocative journey transports you to the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Discover how a glittering Greek settlement evolved through...