History Audiobooks

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Michael Harriot (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Original Black Elite: Daniel Murray and the Story of a Forgotten Era

Elizabeth Dowling Taylor (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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White Pines and Stone: The Hunt for the Springfield Three

"From FBI: Most Wanted's Dylan McDermott and former FBI Special Agent Christopher Whitcomb, a revealing investigation into the disappearance of the Springfield Three, a cold case that has bewildered police officers, the FBI, and avid true crime followers for three decades On June 7, 1992, in Springfield, Missouri, Suzanne 'Suzie' Streeter, her friend Stacy McCall, and Streeter's mother, Sherrill Levitt, disappeared from Levitt's residence without a trace. Police found the televisions on, clothing where it should be, and the family dog safely inside. There was no indication of forced entry, no evidence of assault or violent abduction. The family's cars were locked. The neighbors reported nothing. News spread quickly, with hypotheses about the 'Springfield Three' discussed as fervently as the speculation over who killed JonBenét Ramsey just a few years later. Segments by America's Most Wanted, 48 Hours, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and a People magazine article produced thousands of leads. A task force of FBI agents and police worked round the clock for months, resulting in more than 20,000 pages of forensics and analysis. Detectives interviewed a dozen persons of interest. And yet, more than thirty years after the disappearance, the case has never been solved. In White Pines and Stone, former FBI Special Agent Christopher Whitcomb and FBI: Most Wanted's Dylan McDermott draw on their own deeply personal connections to this case-as well as files only previously seen by law enforcement officers-to reveal the chilling details, the suspects who have interested authorities over the years, and the newly discovered investigative breakthroughs they hope will lead them to the women's bodies in what they believe to be a forest of "white pines and stone.' Together, they will shed new light on an infamous case that has captured the public's attention like few others."

Christopher Whitcomb, Dylan McDermott (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Unquiet Western Front: Canada's Great War and Its Veterans

"From our country's most important war historian, a vital history of the legacy of the Great War and the reverberating impact it has had on Canada since. The Western Front has dominated the culture and memory of the Great War. The lethal power of modern weapons in the form of rapid-firing rifles, scything machine guns, and devastating artillery fire lacerated flesh and shattered bone. Finally, on November 11, 1918, the guns went silent when the beaten German forces signed an armistice. For the young nation of Canada, the war ended with some 66,000 killed and 173,000 wounded. Communities were gutted and survivors reeled and wondered what they would do in the war's aftermath. Both the victors and vanquished struggled to forge new futures. But still, it was finally over. 'All quiet on the Western Front,' murmured the survivors. The memory of the war and the metaphor of an 'all quiet' Western Front was an opportunity for the surviving soldiers to escape the war. Nevertheless, the guns barked in nightmares and the dead clutched at the veterans' minds. None of the soldiers who went to the front and returned were the same. The Unquiet Western Front explores the Great War's legacies that impacted, transformed, and traumatized Canadians. The book untangles the way that Canadians thought about the war, and how that changed over the years. The war's complex and sometimes contradictory legacies, grounded in the Western Front but carried back to Canada, have been constructed and deconstructed for a long time, becoming part of its citizenry's families, marrow, and blood. In his signature style, Cook explores how the war meant different things at different times, and how its memory was used for varied purposes. The Unquiet Western Front is a comprehensive survey of these great changes, and how they have shaped Canada into the country it is today."

Tim Cook (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction - 2nd Edition

"Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years; used as monumental art, as a means of identifying Egyptianness, and for rarefied communication with the gods. In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of the script with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography, the continuing decipherment into modern times, and examines the powerful fascination hieroglyphs still hold for us today."

Penelope Wilson (Author), Mary Jane Wells (Narrator)

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This is Anfield

Liverpool FC, Phil Thompson (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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How to Invent a Country: A Second Collection: Ten More Nations and the Histories that Made Them

"More series of Misha Glenny’s BBC Radio 4 show about the borders, the stories and the people of countries worldwide Former BBC Central European correspondent Misha Glenny investigates the borders, the histories and the people that make different nations what they are today. Aided by a wealth of expert contributors, he discovers the geographical quirks, Game of Thrones-style battles and history-changing personalities that have defined each nation - busting some persistent myths and stereotypes along the way. 'Every series is a revelation' Daily Telegraph 'One of the jewels in the BBC radio crown' Radio Times This collection takes a deep dive into Scandinavia, Bangladesh, Poland, Russia, Turkey, China, Taiwan, Hugary and more."

Misha Glenny (Author), Misha Glenny (Narrator)

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A Short History of World War II

"Brought to you by Penguin. From the hit Short History of... podcast and book series comes the dramatic, action-packed story of World War II, bringing us an accessible, short-form deep dive into one of the bloodiest wars in human history. Combining impeccable research with thrilling storytelling, this riveting short history explores the key events and characters of the Second World War. Storm the beaches of Normandy, take to the skies during the Battle of Britain, and eavesdrop as critical decisions are made in Churchill’s War Rooms and Hitler’s Führerbunker. Spend time embedded with the Special Operations Executive, feel the bite of winter on the Eastern Front and step into the crucible of the North African desert. A Short History of World War II brings these epic events to life in cinematic detail, charting the critical moments of this crucial period in history. © Pascal Hughes 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Pascal Hughes (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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SAS Forgotten Hero

Stuart Tootal (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Anything Can Happen: Inside the Rise and Rule of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement

"With the in-depth reportage and insightful analysis of American Carnage, Front Row at the Trump Show, and Confidence Man, a seasoned TIME reporter's authoritative narrative history of the MAGA movement-a freshly reported "how did we get here" chronicle that traces the political DNA and complete, decade-long evolution that has irrevocably transformed the Republican Party, conservatism, politics, and society itself. Drawing from exclusive interviews with key figures in Trump world, including Donald Trump himself, Anything Can Happen is the first book to comprehensively document the former President's spawning of a political and social movement that has turned modern America upside down. Anything Can Happen goes behind closed doors and through the maze of the MAGA ecosystem: from Steve Bannon's cluttered basement recording studio to Charlie Kirk's behemoth organization to rear the next generation of Trump-inspired diehards; from the think tanks working to implement Trumpism into policy to the legion of traveling MAGA evangelists like Donald Trump Jr. and young America First pols like J.D. Vance and Anna Paulina Luna; from Trump's own operation to build and sustain a constellation of allied networks that keep his movement a dominant force in national politics to the mega-wealthy contributors-among them tech edgelords and media moguls-and young influencers who use their money, power, and platforms to support him."

Eric Cortellessa (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Stealing George Washington: The Heist That Shook the Library of Congress

"The fascinating, barely known story of the theft of George Washington’s diary and other irreplaceable historical documents from the Library of Congress in the 1890s, which launched an interstate chase by the Secret Service and a sensational trial, and changed the trajectory of America’s nation’s library. It is 1896, and the Congressional Library in the Capitol is bursting at the seams with books and documents. Ainsworth Spofford, the longtime Librarian of Congress, is tirelessly advocating for a bigger, better building to store the nation’s ever-growing archives. But busy with the construction of a massive new library building and distracted by the library’s disarray, Spofford is oblivious to a crime unfolding right under his nose. Two young clerks, Lewis Turner and Philip McElhone, have been perpetrating a months-long heist, stockpiling and selling stolen pieces of American history. Then they land on the most treasured item of all: George Washington’s diary, written during the drafting of the American Constitution. The Secret Service is enlisted to track down the irreplaceable documents, now scattered among collectors and private sellers, sending them on an interstate chase that leads to the two thieves and a trial that grips the nation. In Stealing George Washington bestselling author and award-winning historian Daniel Stone writes a story that is much bigger than a riveting heist. He captures a transitional moment in America’s history and chronicles the legacy of the Library of Congress we know today, an institution that has faithfully endured throughout struggles to protect America’s cultural history. "

Daniel Stone (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Dream Crazy Big: How Ordinary People Build Extraordinary Things, The Story of Canva

"Brought to you by Penguin. Canva creator Melanie Perkins and her partner Cliff Obrecht wrote their own playbook. Here’s the story of what we should all hope the next generation of business will look like: how they did it, why they did it, and why it worked. Born out of simple frustration with complex design tools, Canva has grown into a wild success, with a massive, devoted user community of more than 200 million people, in 190 countries and using 100 languages. But this isn’t a traditional startup story of guys in a garage following a Silicon Valley playbook. Instead, from their base in Perth, Australia (the most remote big city on earth), and animated by a drive to empower normal people to use design to make their own dreams a reality, Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht created something truly original. While backpacking through India, a teenaged Melanie Perkins decided to devote her life to empowering others. Teaching design software to university students revealed to her how: by giving them easy access to the tools that enable visual communication. Frustrated by complex, expensive design programs, she envisioned a world where anyone could bring their ideas to life. With Cliff Obrecht, she launched a yearbook business from her mother's living room - the first step toward revolutionizing global design. Through intimate access to Perkins and her inner circle, author Rebekah Campbell reveals the unconventional strategies that helped Canva outmaneuver tech giants. From hiring their first remote designer in Manila to building their platform from scratch, this narrative illuminates how unwavering focus on empowering others drove every decision - even when conventional wisdom suggested otherwise. This isn't just another startup success story. It's a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership, showing how clear values and relentless dedication to serving others can build extraordinary companies. For anyone who dreams of creating meaningful change, Perkins' journey offers powerful lessons about thinking bigger than seems possible and staying true to your vision against all odds. “I hope this story can inspire others to dream big, set goals, and make them happen.” – Melanie Perkins, Canva CEO and co-founder © Rebecca Campbell 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Rebekah Campbell (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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