History

The Lives of the Queens of England

by Agnes Strickland Read by Ann Boulais 3.2
The Lives of the Queens of England is a multi-volumed work attributed to Agnes Strickland, though it was mostly researched and written by he…

On the Star

by Pseudo-Eusebius 4.7
A theological commentary about the Star of Bethlehem prophecy, claiming that it was preserved in the archives of Eastern kings. It's not rea…

The French Revolution

by Thomas Carlyle Read by LibriVox Volunteers 2.6
The French Revolution: A History was written by the Scottish essayist, philosopher, and historian Thomas Carlyle. The three-volume work, fir…

Arizona Sketches

by Joseph Munk Read by Bellona Times 3.5
An introduction to Arizona from approximately a century ago. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

Jesus Christ Had Negro Blood in His Veins

by W. L. Hunter Read by Jim Locke 3.6
This short work attempts to establish that Jesus had black ancestry dating back to Ham, the son of Noah, who had been made black-skinned as …

Sixteenth-century Bristol

by John Latimer Read by Elaine Webb 2.3
Plague, piracy and payments to members of Parliament! The town of Bristol, England in the Sixteenth Century was a fascinating place, and Joh…

The History of MIT

by MIT OpenCourseWare 5
View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/STS-050S11 Instructors: Merrit Roe Smith, David Mindell This course examines the history of MI…

Bonaparte in Egypt and the Egyptians of To-day

by Haji A. Browne Read by LibriVox Volunteers 2.3
Knowing the Egyptian as I know him, I cannot but think that he is greatly misunderstood, even by those who are sincerely anxious to befriend…

Amendments to the United States Constitution

by United States Government and Unit Read by Shurtagal 3.2
The Amendments to the United States Constitution represent a vital evolution of American democracy, encapsulating the rights and freedoms th…

The Present Picture of New South Wales

by David Dickinson Mann Read by Phil Benson 4.1
Convicted of forgery at the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann narrowly escaped hanging and was transported instead to New South Wales, where h…

Tales of English Minsters

by Elizabeth W. Grierson Read by David Wales 4
This short book was originally written for children, though adults will also find it worthwhile. It tells interesting history of Hereford i…

The Social History of Smoking

by George L. Apperson Read by LibriVox Volunteers 2.4
This work tells the history of smoking in England from the social point of view. Thus it does not deal with the history of tobacco growing o…

A Book of Discovery

by M. B. Synge Read by Kristine Bekere 3
Telling the history of geographical discoveries, "Book of Discovery" is a record of splendid endurance, of hardships bravely borne…

The English Governess at the Siamese Court

by Anna Harriette Leonowens Read by LibriVox Volunteers 0.5
In 1862 Anna Leonowens accepted an offer made by the Siamese consul in Singapore, Tan Kim Ching, to teach the wives and children of Mongkut,…

CBS and NBC Radio - French Surrender

by Various
Experience a pivotal moment in history with this broadcast from CBS and NBC Radio, detailing the French surrender during World War II. This …

Wings Over Jordan

The June 18, 1944 episode of Wings Over Jordan is a significant broadcast that captures the essence of the time. This particular episode is …

The Lives of the Queens of England

by Agnes Strickland Read by Ann Boulais 3
>The Lives of the Queens of England is a multi-volumed work attributed to Agnes Strickland, though it was mostly researched and written b…

Laws

by Plato Read by Geoffrey Edwards 3.2
Laws is Plato's final and most extensive dialogue, exploring the foundations of a just society and the role of law in governance. Written du…

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