If you’re interested in some Roman history, you may enjoy the audiobook of Lives of the Twelve Caesars written by Suetonius (circa 69-after 122 CE). Published in 2005 by Naxos AudioBooks, the work is narrated by actor Derek Jacobi whose reading style is clear, well-paced, and engaging. The audio is abridged and runs approximately seven […]
Continue reading →The podcast A History of the World in 100 Objects is hosted by the director of the British Museum Neil MacGregor. He takes listeners on a journey through history by describing and discussing objects stored at the museum. This program originates from a BBC radio production. Episodes average about fifteen minutes in length. To learn […]
Continue reading →In Our Time BBC Radio 4 Hosted by Melvyn Bragg The podcast version of the BBC Radio 4 program, In Our Time, is an engaging intellectual discussion of the “history of ideas,” from a modern perspective. Host Melvyn Bragg invites guests to explore a myriad of subjects. Past topics have included: Catherine the Great, Human […]
Continue reading →12 Byzantine Rulers The History of The Byzantine Empire by Lars Brownworth Lars Brownworth is a history teacher who brings the chronicles of the Byzantine emperors to life through a series of podcast lectures. Journey along from Diocletian to Constantine XI. For more information, visit: Site iTunes — A Little Bit About Byzantium (N. Doolin) […]
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