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Alexander the Great is the most famous king and conqueror known in the ancient world. In his lifetime, he was given honors equal to those of the gods. After his death, he became a legend and the "Alexander Romance" became the best-selling fiction of the medieval world. Esteemed Professor Robin...

Byzantium. The name evokes grandeur and exoticism—gold, cunning, and complexity. In this unique book, Judith Herrin unveils the riches of a quite different civilization. Avoiding a standard chronological account of the Byzantine Empire's millennium-long history, she identifies the fundamental questions about Byzantium—what it was, and what special significance it holds for us today.

Athens, 416 BC. A tenuous peace holds. The city-state's political and military might are feared throughout the ancient world; it pushes the boundaries of social, literary and philosophical experimentation in an era when it has a greater concentration of geniuses per capita than at any other time in human history. Yet even geniuses go to the bathroom, argue with their spouse and enjoy a drink with friends. Few of the city's other inhabitants enjoy the benefits of such a civilised society, though - as multicultural and progressive as Athens can be, many are barred from citizenship.

Join award-winning historian Christopher Bellitto on this gripping journey through centuries of Greek history. Ancient Greece was one of the most fertile civilizations in history, and its influence on Western philosophy, theology, and civilization is undeniable. Now, you can discover the...

In this dynamic and engaging biography, Anthony Everitt plunges us into the fascinating, scandal-ridden world of ancient Rome in its most glorious heyday. Accessible to us through his legendary speeches but also through an unrivaled collection of unguarded letters to his close friend Atticus, Cicero comes to life here as a witty and cunning political operator.

In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority, and style. Perhaps most famously, the book tells the heroic tale of the Greeks' resistance to the vast invading force assembled by Xerxes, king of Persia. Here are not only the great battles - Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis - but also penetrating human insight and a powerful sense of epic destiny at work.

In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War. Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story...

The myths surrounding Sparta are as old as the city itself. Even in antiquity, Sparta was a unique society, considered an enigma. The Spartans' often bizarre rules and practices have the capacity to horrify as much they do to fascinate us today. But the truth behind these stories of the exotic other can be hard to discover, lost amongst the legend of Sparta which was even perpetuated by later Spartans, who ran a thriving tourist industry that exaggerated the famed brutality of their ancestors. As Andrew Bayliss explores in this book, there was also much to admire in ancient Sparta.

A fascinating take on classical Greek stories: Discover six classic Greek myths in this exciting retelling that paints both famous and lesser known characters in a whole new light. Follow the likes of Odysseus, Lamia, Bellerophon, Icarus, Medusa, and Artemis as their fates are revealed through bloody trials, gut-wrenching betrayals, sinister motives, and broken hearts.

Navegue pela fronteira entre a mitologia grega e a arqueologia para entender o maior cerco militar da antiguidade. Ideal para transformar seu deslocamento diário em uma imersão cultural épica, esta jornada transporta o ouvinte diretamente para o coração do mundo antigo. Mergulhe em uma...

Transforme sua rotina em uma imersão na história antiga e descubra o real fim do maior acervo de sabedoria já perdido. Em vez de lendas, este áudio envolvente transporta você ao Egito ptolemaico, onde tradições gregas e orientais forjaram um verdadeiro império intelectual. Ideal para...

Descubra como um computador da Antiguidade sobreviveu a um naufrágio e reescreveu a história da tecnologia. Perfeita para enriquecer o seu trajeto diário, esta narrativa imersiva transforma fragmentos de bronze corroídos pelo mar em uma fascinante investigação científica coletiva...

Adéntrate en la geopolítica antigua y el choque épico donde polis divididas frenaron al inmenso Imperio persa. Esta narración inmersiva es ideal para acompañar tus trayectos diarios, transformando tu rutina en un tenso viaje sonoro al centro de la estrategia bélica. Comprenderás la...

Revive la historia militar de la antigua Grecia con la épica resistencia táctica que frenó al colosal imperio persa. Ideal para transformar tu trayecto diario en un viaje inmersivo, este tenso relato bélico desentraña los hechos reales detrás de un sacrificio legendario. Disfruta de una...

Separa la realidad histórica de la fantasía en esta inmersión a la civilización perdida tras el temible Minotauro. Viaja a la antigua Creta y desentraña los misterios de una cultura vibrante, sepultada durante milenios por el tiempo y las leyendas del Mediterráneo. Ideal para acompañar...

Explora cómo un antiguo rito religioso originó el espectáculo deportivo y político más influyente de la historia. Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos diarios, esta fascinante narración desmitifica el pasado de las competencias atléticas. Sumérgete en un relato épico diseñado para...

La democracia en la antigua Grecia nació de feroces tensiones sociales y arriesgados experimentos políticos. Ideal para acompañar tu trayecto diario con un aprendizaje profundo, este relato histórico te sumerge en una urbe al borde de la guerra civil. Aquí, el espectro de la tiranía y la...

Acompaña al estratega militar más implacable de la historia antigua en su brutal campaña de conquista global. Ideal para esos trayectos diarios donde buscas sumergirte en relatos intensos, esta narración biográfica te transporta directamente al corazón del campo de batalla. Sé testigo...

Explora el conflicto bélico que enfrentó a la mayor maquinaria militar de la antigüedad con la primera gran democracia. Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos cotidianos con una narrativa épica y rigurosa, este viaje sonoro te transporta al corazón del Peloponeso. Observa cómo una pequeña...

Explora la mitología griega, donde dioses implacables y héroes trágicos moldearon los pilares de la cultura occidental. Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos cotidianos o momentos de profunda reflexión, esta audaz narración transforma relatos primigenios en espejos de nuestra propia...