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The Queer Thing About Sin

SHORTLISTED FOR FOYLES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025

by Harry Tanner ...

Narrated by Harry Tanner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 31 min

Bloomsbury presents The Queer Thing About Sin, written and read by Harry Tanner'BOLD AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN' TOM HOLLAND'MY GOD, THIS BOOK IS NEEDED. HISTORY HAS NEVER SEEMED MORE ALIVE...' RUSSELL T DAVIESA gripping new journey through ancient history, uncovering the origins of homophobia and the untold stories of those who dared to love.In the early days of ancient Greece, queer ... ... Read more

$20.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Queer Thing About Sin, written and read by Harry Tanner'BOLD AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN' TOM HOLLAND'MY GOD, THIS BOOK IS NEEDED. HISTORY HAS NEVER SEEMED MORE ALIVE...' RUSSELL T DAVIESA gripping new journey through ancient history, uncovering the origins of homophobia and the untold stories of those who dared to love.In the early days of ancient Greece, queer ...
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Talking Classics

The Shock of the Old

by Mary Beard ...

Narrated by Mary Beard ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

The incomparable Mary Beard is back, and she’s talking all things classics.Why the ongoing fascination with the ancient world? This witty, approachable book asks why—for better or (sometimes) worse—antiquity continues to exert such a powerful hold on the contemporary imagination. Recalling a formative childhood encounter with a four-thousand-year-old piece of bread in a museum, Beard introduces ... Read more

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The incomparable Mary Beard is back, and she’s talking all things classics.Why the ongoing fascination with the ancient world? This witty, approachable book asks why—for better or (sometimes) worse—antiquity continues to exert such a powerful hold on the contemporary imagination. Recalling a formative childhood encounter with a four-thousand-year-old piece of bread in a museum, Beard introduces
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Mythos

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Unabridged

15 hours 26 min

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.• Each adventure is ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.• Each adventure is
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Athens and Sparta

The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

20 hours 15 min

From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the ... Read more

$58.99 CAD

From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the
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Alexandria

The City that Changed the World: 'Monumental' – Daily Telegraph

by Islam Issa ...

Narrated by Islam Issa ...

Unabridged

20 hours 15 min

An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day.My dad had always told me about our city's magnificence, and as I looked at the new library in Alexandria it finally hit home. This is no ordinary library, I reflected. And this is no ordinary city.Combining rigorous research with myth and folklore, Alexandria is an au... ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day.My dad had always told me about our city's magnificence, and as I looked at the new library in Alexandria it finally hit home. This is no ordinary library, I reflected. And this is no ordinary city.Combining rigorous research with myth and folklore, Alexandria is an au...
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The New Testament in Its World: Part 1

An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians

by N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird ...

Narrated by Richard Littledale ...

Unabridged

25 hours 27 min

Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A listenable, two-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright.An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early ... Read more

$68.99 CAD

Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A listenable, two-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright.An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early
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Pandora's Jar

Women in the Greek Myths

by Natalie Haynes ...

Narrated by Natalie Haynes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the
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Troy

The Greek Myths Reimagined

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Unabridged

11 hours 1 min

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 of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen, ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

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 of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen,
... Read more
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Odyssey

The Greek Myths Reimagined

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Series series Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring
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Heroes

The Greek Myths Reimagined

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Unabridged

15 hours 1 min

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.• ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.•
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Mythology

by Edith Hamilton ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 34 min

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human
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The Story of Greece and Rome

by Tony Spawforth ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

16 hours 7 min

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story ... Read more

$42.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story
... Read more
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The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World

by Phillip Campbell ...

Narrated by Kevin Gallagher ...

Unabridged

8 hours 40 min

Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the ... Read more

$29.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the
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The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself

The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times

by Robin Reames ...

Narrated by Kim Niemi ...

Unabridged

9 hours 40 min

The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded.In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek demagogue Alcibiades to modern-day ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded.In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek demagogue Alcibiades to modern-day
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Geschichte der Minoer: Die verlorene Welt hinter dem Mythos des Minotaurus

by Lukas Michels ...

Narrated by Lukas Michels ...

Unabridged

2 hours 31 min

Entwirre antike Mythen und archäologische Fakten auf einer atmosphärischen Reise zur faszinierenden Hochkultur Kretas. Ob beim abendlichen Entspannen oder auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit, lass dich tief in die geheimnisvolle Bronzezeit entführen. Erlebe hautnah, wie aus literarischen Legenden rund um ein sagenhaftes Labyrinth eine greifbare, reale Gesellschaft erwacht.Tauche ein in pulsierende ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Entwirre antike Mythen und archäologische Fakten auf einer atmosphärischen Reise zur faszinierenden Hochkultur Kretas. Ob beim abendlichen Entspannen oder auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit, lass dich tief in die geheimnisvolle Bronzezeit entführen. Erlebe hautnah, wie aus literarischen Legenden rund um ein sagenhaftes Labyrinth eine greifbare, reale Gesellschaft erwacht.Tauche ein in pulsierende
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Die Olympischen Spiele: Vom Ritual im antiken Griechenland zu den größten Spielen der Welt

by Oskar Ehlers ...

Narrated by Oskar Ehlers ...

Unabridged

2 hours 16 min

Diese fesselnde Sportgeschichte verwandelt einen antiken Götterkult in das größte globale Megaereignis unserer Zeit. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, bietet diese dynamische Zeitreise tiefe Einblicke in eine Welt voller Helden und politischer Machtkämpfe.Von den staubigen Arenen Olympias bis zu den hochkommerzialisierten Stadien der Moderne spürst du den Puls der menschlichen Entwicklung hautnah. ... Read more

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Diese fesselnde Sportgeschichte verwandelt einen antiken Götterkult in das größte globale Megaereignis unserer Zeit. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, bietet diese dynamische Zeitreise tiefe Einblicke in eine Welt voller Helden und politischer Machtkämpfe.Von den staubigen Arenen Olympias bis zu den hochkommerzialisierten Stadien der Moderne spürst du den Puls der menschlichen Entwicklung hautnah.
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Das verlorene Reich von Atlantis: Dem größten Rätsel der Geschichte auf den Grund gehen

by Jörg Ostermann ...

Narrated by Jörg Ostermann ...

Unabridged

2 hours 24 min

Tauche in dieses historische Mysterium ein und trenne in einer fesselnden Spurensuche antike Mythen von echten Fakten. Ob auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder bei einem abendlichen Deep-Dive, diese packende Reise führt dich direkt zu den intellektuellen Ursprüngen der überfluteten Zivilisation. Analytisch, atmosphärisch und wissenschaftlich fundiert entkräftet die Erzählung jahrtausendealte ... Read more

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Tauche in dieses historische Mysterium ein und trenne in einer fesselnden Spurensuche antike Mythen von echten Fakten. Ob auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder bei einem abendlichen Deep-Dive, diese packende Reise führt dich direkt zu den intellektuellen Ursprüngen der überfluteten Zivilisation. Analytisch, atmosphärisch und wissenschaftlich fundiert entkräftet die Erzählung jahrtausendealte
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The Trojan War

A New History

by Barry Strauss ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 37 min

The Trojan War is the most famous conflict in history, the subject of Homer's Iliad, one of the cornerstones of Western literature. Although many readers know that this literary masterwork is based on actual events, there is disagreement about how much of Homer's tale is true. Drawing on recent archeological research, historian and classicist Barry Strauss explains what really happened in Troy ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Trojan War is the most famous conflict in history, the subject of Homer's Iliad, one of the cornerstones of Western literature. Although many readers know that this literary masterwork is based on actual events, there is disagreement about how much of Homer's tale is true. Drawing on recent archeological research, historian and classicist Barry Strauss explains what really happened in Troy
... Read more
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Athens

A History

by Bruce Clark ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

19 hours 56 min

A sweeping history of Athens, telling the three-thousand-year story of the birthplace of Western civilization.Even on the most smog-bound of days, the rocky outcrop on which the Acropolis stands is visible above the sprawling roofscape of the Greek capital. Athens presents one of the most recognizable and symbolically freighted panoramas of any of the world's cities: the pillars and pediments of ... Read more

$33.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A sweeping history of Athens, telling the three-thousand-year story of the birthplace of Western civilization.Even on the most smog-bound of days, the rocky outcrop on which the Acropolis stands is visible above the sprawling roofscape of the Greek capital. Athens presents one of the most recognizable and symbolically freighted panoramas of any of the world's cities: the pillars and pediments of
... Read more
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Greek Mythology: The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology (An Illustrated Encyclopedia Unveiling Legendary Creatures and Beasts of Mythology)

by Thomas Amoroso ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!With comprehensive entries that outline each character’s name, roles, ... Read more

$21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!With comprehensive entries that outline each character’s name, roles,
... Read more
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Sobre a Amizade e para Saber Envelhecer

by Cícero ...

Narrated by Mateus Prado ...

Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

Cícero, enquanto admirador do estoicismo, também desenvolveu seu pensamento acerca da arte de viver. Este volume único reúne dois de seus mais importantes tratados filosóficos: Para Saber Envelhecer e Sobre a Amizade. No primeiro, o célebre filósofo explora o tema do envelhecimento de maneira profunda e perspicaz, proporcionando insights valiosos de como encarar essa fase da vida com sabedoria e ... Read more

$6.18 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Cícero, enquanto admirador do estoicismo, também desenvolveu seu pensamento acerca da arte de viver. Este volume único reúne dois de seus mais importantes tratados filosóficos: Para Saber Envelhecer e Sobre a Amizade. No primeiro, o célebre filósofo explora o tema do envelhecimento de maneira profunda e perspicaz, proporcionando insights valiosos de como encarar essa fase da vida com sabedoria e
... Read more
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Most Famous Battles of the Ancient World, The: The History of the Battles that Changed the Course of Antiquity

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Victoria Woodson ...

Unabridged

9 hours 23 min

The ancient Greeks have long been considered the forefathers of modern Western civilization, but the Golden Age of Athens and the spread of Greek influence across much of the known world only occurred due to one of the most crucial battles of antiquity: the Battle of Marathon. The Battle of Marathon proved to be one of the biggest sources of enmity between the Greeks and Persians, and Darius’s son ... Read more

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The ancient Greeks have long been considered the forefathers of modern Western civilization, but the Golden Age of Athens and the spread of Greek influence across much of the known world only occurred due to one of the most crucial battles of antiquity: the Battle of Marathon. The Battle of Marathon proved to be one of the biggest sources of enmity between the Greeks and Persians, and Darius’s son
... Read more
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Greek Mythology

Unlock the Mysteries of Greek Gods and Goddesses: Discover Timeless Tales of Titans, Olympian Heroes, and More!

by Patrick Nippo ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Attention, all history buffs and mythology enthusiasts!Get ready to embark on an exciting journey through the ancient world of Greek mythology. Discovering Greek Mythology: A Beginner's Guide perfectly introduces the timeless tales of Olympian gods and heroes.This comprehensive guidebook is designed for those who are eager to learn about the complexand ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Attention, all history buffs and mythology enthusiasts!Get ready to embark on an exciting journey through the ancient world of Greek mythology. Discovering Greek Mythology: A Beginner's Guide perfectly introduces the timeless tales of Olympian gods and heroes.This comprehensive guidebook is designed for those who are eager to learn about the complexand
... Read more
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A War Like No Other

How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War

by Victor Davis Hanson ...

Narrated by Bob Souer ...

Unabridged

13 hours 58 min

Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside, ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside,
... Read more

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