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Bloomsbury presents Notorious: Anne Boleyn and the Great Tudor Hoax, written and read by Hayley Nolan. 'An imaginatively compelling investigation of a remarkable Tudor life, shedding sympathetic light on a world where prophecy and divine revelation unleashed dangerous political power' Malcolm...

1936 is a fresh and compelling reappraisal of a momentous year in British history - one that saw three monarchs on the throne in the space of twelve months. An Independent Book of the Month '...a gripping tale of scandal, intrigue, a deeply dysfunctional family and a weird and almost infantile...

THE DEFINITIVE, CHARACTER-LED HISTORY OF THE MOST FAMOUS YEAR IN ENGLISH HISTORY – 1066 On 5 January 1066, Edward the Confessor’s death plunged England into a succession crisis that would change the kingdom forever. Mere hours after Edward’s remains had been laid to rest, his...

From rumors of lost Amazonian cities of gold to the silver running through the mountains of Bolivia, hopes for dazzling wealth fueled the imperial fantasies of the Tudors and Stuarts. Stories of treasure ships and the feats of privateers from Francis Drake to Walter Raleigh have become...

William Pitt the Younger sometimes gets lost in the historical shuffle, overshadowed by his famous father and the drama of Napoleon Bonaparte in France. But few prime ministers in any country have left a deeper mark. Taking office at just 24 years old, making him the youngest prime minister in world history, he spent nearly two decades reshaping Britain's finances and steering it through a war that would define a generation. He might not have been a smooth operator, but he was certainly a shrewd one.

Bloomsbury presents Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings by Ken Dark, read by Edward Rowe. Discover exciting new research illuminating the most mysterious centuries of British history. How Roman Britain ended is one of the most controversial questions in British history...

Известная проницательностью и острым умом, Екатерина II живо интересовалась философией, медициной и естественными науками, вела многолетнюю переписку с Дидро и Вольтером и пригласила ко двору немало выдающихся ученых своего времени. Среди них был и опытный английский врач Томас Димсдейл, который в 1768 г. приехал из Лондона, чтобы в обстановке строжайшей тайны привить от оспы великого князя Павла Петровича и (первой из европейских монархов) саму Екатерину.

At 11:40 PM on April 14, 1912, the most confident civilization in human history collided with the one thing it refused to believe in: its own limits. What does it mean to build something "unsinkable" — and what happens to the world when it sinks anyway? How many of the 1,500 who died that night were killed not by the iceberg, but by the arrogance that came before it?

Step into the shadows of Victorian history to explore the haunting mourning rituals that shaped how an era faced death. For listeners craving a dark, atmospheric journey during their commute, this vivid social history brings nineteenth-century grief back to life. Wander through crowded parlors...

Step into the romantic and thrilling world of Tudor history, where courtship was a high-stakes game of love and duty. While monarchs navigated treacherous royal marriages, everyday merchants, apprentices, and courtiers faced dramatic struggles to find spouses in sixteenth-century England...

Navigate the lethal streets of 19th-century London in this thrilling historical guide to urban survival. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking an atmospheric escape, this dark, second-person adventure drops you straight into the crowded, coal-choked heart of the Victorian...

Dive into gritty urban history, where extreme inequality and raw sewage brutally birthed the modern city. Perfect for an immersive commute, this dark narrative strips away the sepia-toned romance of the era to reveal the true cost of progress. Experience the lethal, dung-filled reality of daily...

Experience the gritty reality of the Industrial Revolution and survive a harrowing day as a Victorian child laborer. This immersive historical narrative transforms your daily commute or study session into a deeply sensory journey through 19th-century slums. Hear the clatter of looming machines...

Immerse yourself in dramatic British history through the intimate biographies of ten rulers torn by duty and desire. Whether you need a gripping narrative for your daily commute or an epic saga to fuel a relaxing walk, this sweeping exploration of power delivers. Experience the brutal...

Experience the gritty reality of medieval history and uncover the harrowing truth behind Europe's darkest stone dungeons. Perfect for an immersive commute or a deep-focus listening session, this atmospheric journey shatters cinematic myths to reveal the raw, human experience of historical...

Uncover the chilling roots of medical history, where the Victorian line between healing and harm was dangerously thin. Whether you are fueling a macabre curiosity or seeking a gripping listen for your commute, this immersive narrative plunges you directly into cramped parlors, brutal asylums...

Step into the roaring hearths of 16th-century England and experience an immersive culinary history of a royal banquet. Perfect for transforming a mundane commute into a transportive escape, this vibrant narrative brings the sights, sounds, and smoke of a sprawling household directly to your ears...

Step into the grim, fascinating world of Tudor medical history, where sweet luxuries caused absolute dental devastation. Whether you are seeking witty trivia for your daily commute or an engaging dive into sixteenth-century daily life, this sensory journey transforms the history of a smile into...

Step into sixteenth-century England to shatter the myth of squalor and uncover the fascinating history of daily hygiene. Perfect for an educational commute or an afternoon of historical discovery, this immersive journey walks you through the streets, manors, and artisan workshops of the era. You...

Experience unseen Tudor history as a royal servant navigates rigid hierarchy and quiet rebellion below stairs. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this atmospheric journey transports you into the soot-stained kitchens and echoing corridors of a sixteenth-century palace. Listen as the first...