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A Courtly History: Romance in the 19th Century
- By: Stephanie Insley Hershinow, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Stephanie Insley Hershinow
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
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The rituals and pageantry of courtship in the 19th century can seem foreign to us today. Some of us may look back and see a more romantic age, while others will see a minefield of strict rules and stuffy protocol. Either way you look at it, it was worlds away from what dating is in the 21st century. In the six lessons of A Courtly History: Romance in the 19th Century, Professor Stephanie Insley Hershinow gives you a look at the complex and ever-evolving rules of romance in 19th-century Britain. Along the way, you will see why this fascinating era keeps drawing us back to novels and Netflix.
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A Courtly History: Romance in the 19th Century
- Narrated by: Stephanie Insley Hershinow
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 01-02-24
- Language: English
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The Invention of the Restaurant (2nd Edition)
- Paris and Modern Gastronomic Culture
- By: Rebecca L. Spang, Adam Gopnik - foreword
- Narrated by: Elisabeth Lagelee
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
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Why are there restaurants? Why would anybody consider eating alongside perfect strangers in a loud and crowded room to be an enjoyable pastime? To find the answer, Rebecca Spang takes us back to France in the eighteenth century, when a restaurant was not a place to eat but a quasi-medicinal bouillon not unlike the bone broths of today.
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The Invention of the Restaurant (2nd Edition)
- Paris and Modern Gastronomic Culture
- Narrated by: Elisabeth Lagelee
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 11-04-23
- Language: English
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Mythology: Greek Myths, Tales, and Legends from the Ancient Empire
- By: Coby Evans
- Narrated by: K.M. Logan
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
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The only audiobook you’ll ever need about Greek mythology! This elaborate audiobook gives you all the insights you will ever need to know. All the basics are in here and more. You will learn about the Greeks’ and Romans’ belief in the creation of the world and theories about the creation of mankind. You’ll get an extensive description of various gods and goddesses. Hardly anything or anyone is left out here. Everything will become clear, from Zeus’ extreme power to Aphrodite’s love and lust inclinations.
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Terrible Narration waste of time and money
- By Kindle Customer on 01-01-21
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Mythology: Greek Myths, Tales, and Legends from the Ancient Empire
- Narrated by: K.M. Logan
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 13-02-20
- Language: English
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Wind
- By: Jan DeBlieu
- Narrated by: Mary Woods
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
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Siroccos, Santa Anas, chinooks, monsoons...the wind has as many names as moods. Few other forces have so universally shaped the lands and waters of the earth, the plants and animals, the patterns of exploration, settlement, and civilization. Few other phenomena have exerted such a profound influence on the history and psyche of humankind. Wind touches all of us every day of our lives, yet remarkably little has been written about it except as a component of the weather.
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Not as informative as I would have wished.
- By SGN on 09-05-15
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Wind
- Narrated by: Mary Woods
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 27-11-06
- Language: English
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Bonfire Night in Lewes
- By: Brian W Pugh
- Narrated by: David Wealleans
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
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A fascinating collection of historical articles charting the history of bonfire in Lewes from 1813 to the modern day. Plus a Time Line of relevant dates from 1555 to 2009, Bonfire Society Information and a complete list of the winners of the Pioneer Cup & Points Cup of the Lewes Bonfire Council Fancy Dress Competition.
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Not what I expected.
- By John Marsden on 15-06-24
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Bonfire Night in Lewes
- Narrated by: David Wealleans
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 06-02-24
- Language: English
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Ancient Egypt
- Light of the World, Volume 1
- By: Gerald Massey
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Length: 33 hrs and 51 mins
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No one ever understood the mythology and ritual of Ancient Egypt so well as Gerald Massey since the time of the ancient philosophers of Egypt. This audiobook is one of the best when it comes down to Egyptian mythology, occultism, and interpretation. It's a standard work no one wants to miss.
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Ancient Egypt
- Light of the World, Volume 1
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Series: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World Collection, Book Volume 1
- Length: 33 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 26-09-23
- Language: English
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Slavic Witchcraft
- Old World Conjuring Spells and Folklore
- By: Natasha Helvin
- Narrated by: Robin Douglas
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
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Passed down through generations, the Slavic practice of magic, witchcraft, and sorcery is still alive and well in Russia, the Ukraine, and Belarus, as well as the Balkans and the Baltic states. There are still witches who whisper upon tied knots to curse or heal, sorceresses who shapeshift into animals or household objects, magicians who cast spells for love or good fortune, and common folk who seek their aid for daily problems big and small. Natasha Helvin explores in detail the folk history and practice of Russian sorcery and Eastern Slavic magical rites.
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Slavic Witchcraft
- Old World Conjuring Spells and Folklore
- Narrated by: Robin Douglas
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 29-10-19
- Language: English
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The Arrival of the Maori
- Legends of Gods, the Creation Myths and Spectacular Culture of Indigenous New Zealand
- By: Norah Romney
- Narrated by: Robbie Smith
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
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Tiki is a God who in the dim long ago helped to build the world, and the whose carved image is now supporting the middle pillar of the house. His eyes of pawa-shell, which once commanded in the Ten Heavens and were full of fire and wisdom, glisten out of the silent twilight; they stare far, far into the Darkness, which Hine-nui-te-po is slowly spreading over the world; Hine-nui-te-po, the Great Mother of Night, who at one time was young and beautiful, and gave Life to Nature.
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The Arrival of the Maori
- Legends of Gods, the Creation Myths and Spectacular Culture of Indigenous New Zealand
- Narrated by: Robbie Smith
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 25-07-22
- Language: English
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Norse Mythology Explained
- The Complete Guide to Norse Paganism, Norse Viking History, Magic and Runes. Timeless Legends, Myths, Gods, Giants, Magical Creatures, Viking Rituals and Beliefs
- By: Norse Mythology Studio
- Narrated by: Norse Mythology Studio
- Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins
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The mysterious and widely misunderstood Vikings have been explained clearly and completely in this audiobook. This audiobook brings valuable insights into Norse and Celtic mythology for the lovers of ancient mythology - what was told about the Vikings, their culture, their polytheistic religion, and much more.
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terrible.
- By Sue on 10-04-24
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Norse Mythology Explained
- The Complete Guide to Norse Paganism, Norse Viking History, Magic and Runes. Timeless Legends, Myths, Gods, Giants, Magical Creatures, Viking Rituals and Beliefs
- Narrated by: Norse Mythology Studio
- Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 08-06-23
- Language: English
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Aesop's Animals
- The Science Behind the Fables
- By: Jo Wimpenny
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
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Zoologist Jo Wimpenny turns a critical eye to Aesop's fables to discover whether there is any scientific truth to their portrayal of the animal kingdom. She brings the tales into the twenty-first century, introducing the latest findings on the most fascinating branches of ethological research—the study of why animals do the things they do. In each chapter she interrogates a classic fable and a different topic—future planning, tool use, self-recognition, cooperation and deception—concluding with a verdict on the veracity of each fable's portrayal from a scientific perspective.
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Aesop's Animals
- The Science Behind the Fables
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 11-10-22
- Language: English
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Mítosz 2
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Péter Scherer
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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A görög mitológia történeteinek folytatása sem kevésbé szórakoztató, mint az első rész. Megtudhatjuk többek között, hogy miért kellett Sziszüphosznak bűnhődnie, vagy hogy milyen átok sújtotta Midász királyt. A szerző a maga humoros módján rávilágít, a görög istenek olyanok, mint mi. Erősebbek és bölcsebbek ugyan, de közben ugyanolyan esendőek, és ballépéseikkel, felfokozott szerelmi életükkel, veszekedéseikkel bármikor képesek felforgatni az isteni és az emberi világot.
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Good sequel
- By Anonymous User on 13-12-23
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Mítosz 2
- Narrated by: Péter Scherer
- Series: Mítosz, Book 2
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 02-02-23
- Language: Hungarian
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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
- By: Howard Pyle
- Narrated by: David Case
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
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A beloved legend of all time, Pyle's The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood tells the compelling tale of the brave, good-humored outlaw and his cohorts Friar Tuck, Little John, and Will Scarlet, as they cavort about Sherwood Forest.
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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
- Narrated by: David Case
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 10-12-04
- Language: English
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The Return of the Light
- Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, 5th Anniversary Edition
- By: Carolyn McVickar Edwards
- Narrated by: Siiri Scott
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
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The winter solstice, the day the "sun stands still," marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and it comes either on December 20th or 21st. Celebrations honoring the winter solstice as a moment of transition and renewal date back thousands of years and occur among many peoples on every continent. The Return of the Light makes an ideal companion for everyone who carries on this tradition, no matter what their faith.
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The Return of the Light
- Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, 5th Anniversary Edition
- Narrated by: Siiri Scott
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 11-06-24
- Language: English
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Mythology: Asian Myths, Gods, Heroes, Stories, and Legends
- By: Jane Hampton
- Narrated by: Christopher Knight
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
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As you begin to listen to this book, you will become familiar with all the gods and goddesses of Chinese culture. The historical context will become clear, as well as the institutions, the law, the rules about sexuality, marriage, and children, and so much more. Understanding these aspects of their society before fully becoming engaged in the folklore that was the popular belief at the time is essential to your comprehension of the cultural anecdotes in those tales.
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Mythology: Asian Myths, Gods, Heroes, Stories, and Legends
- Narrated by: Christopher Knight
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 30-05-20
- Language: English
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Undying Glory
- The Solar Path of Greek Heroes
- By: Tom Billinge
- Narrated by: Tom Billinge
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
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Undying Glory, by Tom Billinge, explores a common thread running throughout the Hellenic mythos. The Solar Path is walked by Perseus, Jason, and other heroic figures of the canon - but only one reaches its end. In this practical treatment of Greek mythology, Billinge highlights the Solar Hero archetype, advancing it as an ideal for men to aspire to. He explains in detail the symbolic meaning of relevant myths, along with valuable lessons they impart. Truly priceless, however, is his unparalleled analysis of the Solar Path itself.
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Undying Glory
- The Solar Path of Greek Heroes
- Narrated by: Tom Billinge
- Series: Heroes of Greek Myth, Book 1
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 01-06-21
- Language: English
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The Book of Tea
- By: Kakuzo Okakura
- Narrated by: Blaise Adams
- Length: 2 hrs
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The Book of Tea (1906) by Okakura Kakuzō is a long essay which examines the role of chadō (Teaism) in the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese life. The author explains Teaism as “a philosophy founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence”. Originally written in English for a western audience, the essay deals with the spiritual traditions of Zen and Taoism, as well as the secular side of tea in Japanese life.
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The Book of Tea
- Narrated by: Blaise Adams
- Length: 2 hrs
- Release date: 13-12-19
- Language: English
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The Celtic Dragon Myth
- By: J. F. Campbell
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
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Scottish folklorist J.F. Campbell weaves together a tale of dragons from a Celtic perspective. It is an intricate, perhaps symbolical story that was passed by word of mouth though the ages - involving not just dragons, but also mermaids, giants, and fairies. Campbell was also known for his four-volume work Popular Tales of the Western Highlands.
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The Celtic Dragon Myth
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 11-07-16
- Language: English
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The Anunnaki
- An Ancient Enigma Unraveled
- By: John E. Cornish III
- Narrated by: Blake Brown
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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Through the lens of archaeology, history, and comparative mythology, we strive to shed light on the legacy of the Anunnaki. We examine their representation in popular culture, their impact on language, and their place in contemporary beliefs and spiritual movements.
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The Anunnaki
- An Ancient Enigma Unraveled
- Narrated by: Blake Brown
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Release date: 11-12-23
- Language: English
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The Big House
- A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home
- By: George Howe Colt
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins
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Faced with the sale of the century-old family summer house on Cape Cod where he had spent 42 summers, George Howe Colt returned for one last stay with his wife and children. This poignant tribute to the 11-bedroom jumble of gables, bays, and dormers that watched over weddings, divorces, deaths, anniversaries, birthdays, breakdowns, and love affairs for five generations interweaves Colt's final visit with memories of a lifetime of summers.
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The Big House
- A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 19-03-19
- Language: English
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Vienna, Austria - Travel Guide Book
- A Comprehensive 5-Day Travel Guide to Vienna, Austria & Unforgettable Austrian Travel
- By: Passport to European Travel Guides
- Narrated by: Melanie Fraser
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have an idea but could use some great insider tips? Well, read on! You see, we know your trip begins before you even book your flight, and this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know before you go and much, much more!
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Vienna, Austria - Travel Guide Book
- A Comprehensive 5-Day Travel Guide to Vienna, Austria & Unforgettable Austrian Travel
- Narrated by: Melanie Fraser
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Release date: 31-03-16
- Language: English
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