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John & Abigail Adams: America’s First Political Couple

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

John Adams has become one of the more popular presidents in history relatively recently, but it was not always so. For most of his life he was seen as a bit of an outsider, different from his fellow first presidents in his temperament, birth, life and politics. Adams and his son were the only presidents out of the first seven who were born north of the Mason Dixon line, and he was not an easy man ... Read more

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John Adams has become one of the more popular presidents in history relatively recently, but it was not always so. For most of his life he was seen as a bit of an outsider, different from his fellow first presidents in his temperament, birth, life and politics. Adams and his son were the only presidents out of the first seven who were born north of the Mason Dixon line, and he was not an easy man
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American Investigations of UFOs, The: The History, Mysteries, and Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the Federal Government’s Handling of UFO Sightings across the Country

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

Modern Ufology focuses on mysterious lights on Ceres or tales of alien abduction, but this wasn’t always the case, and looking at how the beliefs in the UFO phenomenon have changed or stayed the same can shed light on how culture and belief changes over time. One does not have to believe humans are actually being visited by aliens from another planet to recognize the importance of UFOs in human ... Read more

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Modern Ufology focuses on mysterious lights on Ceres or tales of alien abduction, but this wasn’t always the case, and looking at how the beliefs in the UFO phenomenon have changed or stayed the same can shed light on how culture and belief changes over time. One does not have to believe humans are actually being visited by aliens from another planet to recognize the importance of UFOs in human
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Deadliest Massacres of the Indian Wars, The: The History of the U.S. Army’s Worst Attacks on Native Americans in the 19th Century

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

4 hours 32 min

From the “Trail of Tears” to Wounded Knee and Little Bighorn, the narrative of American history is incomplete without the inclusion of the Native Americans that lived on the continent before European settlers arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries. Since the first contact between natives and settlers, tribes like the Sioux, Cherokee, and Navajo have both fascinated and perplexed outsiders with ... Read more

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From the “Trail of Tears” to Wounded Knee and Little Bighorn, the narrative of American history is incomplete without the inclusion of the Native Americans that lived on the continent before European settlers arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries. Since the first contact between natives and settlers, tribes like the Sioux, Cherokee, and Navajo have both fascinated and perplexed outsiders with
... Read more
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History for Kids: Sacagawea and the Lewis & Clark Expedition

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

24 min

*Perfect for ages 7-10In Charles River Editors’ History for Kids series, your children can learn about history’s most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help bring the story to life, and the concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid’s attention all the way to the end.It is the most fabled and storied journey in American history. From 1804 ... Read more

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*Perfect for ages 7-10In Charles River Editors’ History for Kids series, your children can learn about history’s most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help bring the story to life, and the concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid’s attention all the way to the end.It is the most fabled and storied journey in American history. From 1804
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Battle of Cannae and the Battle of Zama, The: The History and Legacy of the Second Punic War’s Most Important Battles

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

3 hours 58 min

Certain foreign policy decisions led to continuing enmity between Carthage and the burgeoning power of Rome, and what followed was a series of wars which turned from a battle for Mediterranean hegemony into an all-out struggle for survival. Although the Romans gained the upper hand in the wake of the First Punic War, Hannibal brought the Romans to their knees for over a decade during the Second ... Read more

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Certain foreign policy decisions led to continuing enmity between Carthage and the burgeoning power of Rome, and what followed was a series of wars which turned from a battle for Mediterranean hegemony into an all-out struggle for survival. Although the Romans gained the upper hand in the wake of the First Punic War, Hannibal brought the Romans to their knees for over a decade during the Second
... Read more
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Clovis and Mississippian Peoples, The: The History of the Ancient Cultures that Influenced Indigenous Groups in North America

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

2 hours 57 min

When most people think of “ancient American civilizations,” the Aztec, Maya, or Inca cultures probably come to mind immediately, because the societies in Mesoamerica and South America left behind permanent structures for millions of visitors from around the world to see each year. But in fact, there were people inhabiting the region over 11,000 years earlier.The discovery of distinct arrow tips ... Read more

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When most people think of “ancient American civilizations,” the Aztec, Maya, or Inca cultures probably come to mind immediately, because the societies in Mesoamerica and South America left behind permanent structures for millions of visitors from around the world to see each year. But in fact, there were people inhabiting the region over 11,000 years earlier.The discovery of distinct arrow tips
... Read more
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World’s Most Famous Megaliths, The: The History of Göbekli Tepe, Stonehenge, and the Megalithic Temples of Malta

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

Despite the fact some Neolithic communities grew to considerable sizes, they’re typically not considered when people think of the first ancient civilizations or the first major cities, so when German archaeologists discovered the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey in the 1990s, it created an academic firestorm that is still raging. Far from being just another settlement, ... Read more

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Despite the fact some Neolithic communities grew to considerable sizes, they’re typically not considered when people think of the first ancient civilizations or the first major cities, so when German archaeologists discovered the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey in the 1990s, it created an academic firestorm that is still raging. Far from being just another settlement,
... Read more
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Ancient Indus Valley Civilization’s Biggest Cities, The: The History and Legacy of Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, and Kalibangan

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

2 hours 57 min

When one thinks of the world’s first cities, Sumer, Memphis, and Babylon are some of the first to come to mind, but if the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-daro will likely come up. These cities owe their existence to India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, which was contemporary with ancient Mesopotamia and ancient ... Read more

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When one thinks of the world’s first cities, Sumer, Memphis, and Babylon are some of the first to come to mind, but if the focus then shifts to India, then Harappa and Mohenjo-daro will likely come up. These cities owe their existence to India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, which was contemporary with ancient Mesopotamia and ancient
... Read more
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Branch Davidians, the Peoples Temple, and Heaven’s Gate, The: The History of 20th Century America’s Most Notorious Cults

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

4 hours 8 min

The United States has never had a shortage of cults based on religious teachings and charismatic leaders, but perhaps none are as infamous as Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, which remain notorious for the mass murder-suicide event in Jonestown, Guyana on November 18, 1978, during which nearly 900 people drank cyanide-laced Flavor Aid, including nearly 300 children. To this day, “drinking the ... Read more

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The United States has never had a shortage of cults based on religious teachings and charismatic leaders, but perhaps none are as infamous as Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, which remain notorious for the mass murder-suicide event in Jonestown, Guyana on November 18, 1978, during which nearly 900 people drank cyanide-laced Flavor Aid, including nearly 300 children. To this day, “drinking the
... Read more
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Dreyfus Affair and the Leo Frank Trial, The: The History of the Most Notorious Antisemitic Cases in France and America

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

In September 1890, among a pile of torn-up documents delivered by Mme. Bastian was found a note handwritten in French which, when pieced together, proved to be a list of French military secrets handed over to the Germans by an unknown French officer of the General Staff. This discovery, which proved the existence of a traitor in the department, triggered a ferment in the corridors of the Conseil ... Read more

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In September 1890, among a pile of torn-up documents delivered by Mme. Bastian was found a note handwritten in French which, when pieced together, proved to be a list of French military secrets handed over to the Germans by an unknown French officer of the General Staff. This discovery, which proved the existence of a traitor in the department, triggered a ferment in the corridors of the Conseil
... Read more
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French Revolution, The: The History and Legacy of the World’s Most Famous Social Revolution

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

4 hours 51 min

As one of the seminal social revolutions in human history, the French Revolution holds a unique legacy, especially in the West. The early years of the Revolution were fueled by Enlightenment ideals, seeking the social overthrow of the caste system that gave the royalty and aristocracy decisive advantages over the lower classes. But history remembers the French Revolution in a starkly different way ... Read more

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As one of the seminal social revolutions in human history, the French Revolution holds a unique legacy, especially in the West. The early years of the Revolution were fueled by Enlightenment ideals, seeking the social overthrow of the caste system that gave the royalty and aristocracy decisive advantages over the lower classes. But history remembers the French Revolution in a starkly different way
... Read more
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Quakers and the Amish, The: The History and Legacy of the Two Unique Religious Communities

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

2 hours 43 min

Few today know much about the Quakers. Whenever the subject of Quakerism slips into conversation, most picture a rosy-cheeked fellow in a simple black overcoat, and a wide brim hat atop his thick, cloud-white hair, inspired by the famous logo of the Quaker Oats company. In spite of the stereotype, Quakers today come in all colors, shapes, and sizes, with the more liberal folk sporting trendy ... Read more

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Few today know much about the Quakers. Whenever the subject of Quakerism slips into conversation, most picture a rosy-cheeked fellow in a simple black overcoat, and a wide brim hat atop his thick, cloud-white hair, inspired by the famous logo of the Quaker Oats company. In spite of the stereotype, Quakers today come in all colors, shapes, and sizes, with the more liberal folk sporting trendy
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John & Abigail Adams: America’s First Political Couple

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Deadliest Massacres of the Indian Wars, The: The History of the U.S. Army’s Worst Attacks on Native Americans in the 19th Century

History for Kids: Sacagawea and the Lewis & Clark Expedition

Battle of Cannae and the Battle of Zama, The: The History and Legacy of the Second Punic War’s Most Important Battles

Clovis and Mississippian Peoples, The: The History of the Ancient Cultures that Influenced Indigenous Groups in North America

World’s Most Famous Megaliths, The: The History of Göbekli Tepe, Stonehenge, and the Megalithic Temples of Malta

Ancient Indus Valley Civilization’s Biggest Cities, The: The History and Legacy of Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, and Kalibangan

Branch Davidians, the Peoples Temple, and Heaven’s Gate, The: The History of 20th Century America’s Most Notorious Cults

Dreyfus Affair and the Leo Frank Trial, The: The History of the Most Notorious Antisemitic Cases in France and America

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