Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/600386 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Mad Emperor: Heliogabalus and the Decadence of Rome Author: Harry Sidebottom Narrator: Saul Reichlin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 19 minutes Release date: October 6, 2022 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: On 8 June AD218 a fourteen-year-old Syrian boy, egged on by his grandmother, led an army to battle in a Roman civil war. Against all expectations, he was victorious. Varius Avitus Bassianus, known to the modern world as Heliogabalus, was proclaimed emperor. The next four years were to be the strangest in the history of the empire. Heliogabalus humiliated the prestigious Senators and threw extravagant dinner parties for lower-class friends. He ousted Jupiter from his summit among the gods and replaced him with Elagabal. He married a Vestal Virgin – twice. Rumours abounded that he was a prostitute. In the first biography of Heliogabalus in over half a century, Harry Sidebottom unveils the high drama of sex, religion, power and culture in Ancient Rome as we've never seen it before.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621922 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics: Series 5-8: More comical tales from Ancient Greece and Rome Author: Natalie Haynes Narrator: Natalie Haynes Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 25 minutes Release date: October 6, 2022 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Four more series of Natalie Haynes' BBC Radio 4 show taking a comic look at the ancient world Author, broadcaster and 'rock star classicist' Natalie Haynes is a little bit obsessive about Ancient Greece and Rome. In these four series, she explores some of the most prominent historical and mythological figures from the classical world, telling their stories through a mix of stand-up comedy and conversation. Series 5 asks how much Aristotle knew about elephants' tongues and bivalves on Lesbos; introduces us to Claudia Severa and other Roman-British women; and investigates Suetonius - biographer of the Caesars - and why Augustus used hot nuts to soften the hair on his thighs. Natalie also recounts the original epic story of Homer's The Iliad from memory (complete with magic bra and a very sulky Achilles). In Series 6, Natalie stands up for Helen of Troy (expect new insights into feathery sex); Penthesilea, Amazon warrior queen, (with a natty line in ankle boots); Eurydice (chased by a sex pest and killed by a snake on her wedding day); and Penelope (lots of suitors, but fortunately an adept weaver). Natalie also discusses Medusa, beloved sister and mother (but a hairdresser's nightmare); gives us the lowdown on Pandora (she of the box, which turns out to be a jar); tells the story of Jocasta (still spellbindingly shocking today); and asks whether Clytemnestra was the worst wife in Greek mythology (she murdered her husband, but was a good mother). Guests include Dr Adam Rutherford, Professor Edith Hall, Professor Llewelyn Morgan, Dr Paul Roberts, Anita Anand, and Chris Riddell. Production credits Presented by Natalie Haynes Music by Sarah Gabriel and Sarah Angliss Produced by Mary Ward-Lowery Special guests: Dr Adam Rutherford, Professor Edith Hall, Professor Llewelyn Morgan, Dr Paul Roberts, Anita Anand, and Chris Riddell First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 23 December 2019-13 January 2020 (Series 5), 17 May-7 June 2020 (Series 6), 18 May-8 June 2021 (Series 7), 13 September-4 October 2022 (Series 8) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/623683 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Book of the Ancient Greeks: An Introduction to the History and Civilization of Greece from the Coming of the Greeks to the Conquest of Corinth by Rome in 146 B.C. Author: Cole Bolchoz, Dorothy Mills Narrator: Cole Bolchoz Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 5 minutes Release date: September 9, 2022 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: This book, like the first of the series the Book of the Ancient World, was used in its original manuscript form by one of my history classes. It carries on the story of the way in which man has been learning how to live from the time of the Coming of the Greeks to the loss of Greek independence in 146 B.C. The spirit of a nation is expressed and its history is recorded in three ways: in its political history, in its literature and in its art. The aim of this book has been to use such parts of the political history of the Greeks, of their literature and of their art as seem to have been the outward and visible signs of the spirit that inspired them. This book is only intended as an introduction to the history of Greek civilization, and the difficulty of my task has been to decide on what to omit. Everyone will not agree with me as to what I have taken and what I have left, but my aim will have been accomplished, if the book should create a desire to know something more of the great heritage which has come to us from the Greeks.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/618022 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Das alte Ägypten - Geschichte für Kinder: Das Leben der alten Ägypter, Ihre Götter, Pharaonen und Pyramiden kindgerecht und unterhaltsam entdecken Author: Peer Galenski Narrator: Nicole Baumann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 4 minutes Release date: August 11, 2022 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Wisst ihr eigentlich, wie Pyramiden aussehen und wo sie zu finden sind? Diese Frage kannst du sicherlich schon beantworten: Na klar, dass sind diese großen, dreieckigen Bauten in der Wüste von Ägypten! Vermutlich hast du auch schon davon gehört, dass sie tausende von Jahren alt sind, man dort mit etwas Glück noch immer eine Mumie finden kann und die Pyramiden heutzutage jedes Jahr von Touristen besucht werden. Natürlich ist das nicht alles: Das alte Ägypten war eine der größten und mächtigsten Kulturen der Antike. Kein Wunder, dass noch heute viele Menschen von dieser Zeit fasziniert sind. Wir wollen uns auf eine Reise durch diese vergangene Welt begeben und Antworten auf viele Rätsel finden! Wer waren die alten Ägypter? Wie sah ihr Alltag aus? Wie lebten ihre Könige? Und warum haben ihre Götter auf den Bildern die Köpfe von Tieren? Komm mit in die geheimnisvolle Vergangenheit und werde selbst zum Entdecker!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/557700 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 1001 Questions and Answers on General History Author: Benjamin Hathaway Narrator: Larry Wilson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 56 minutes Release date: December 31, 2021 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Part almanac, part encyclopedia, part dictionary, Benjamin Hathaway gives us his idea of important, but sometimes obscure, facts that he thinks should be in our bank of general knowledge. A book for students of history to test their knowledge and to direct their studies. As the title tells us, this is a book of 1001 questions, with answers, regarding world history.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544261 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Testament in Its World: Part 1: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians Author: Michael F. Bird, N. T. Wright Narrator: Richard Littledale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 25 hours 27 minutes Release date: December 28, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Finally: an introduction that captures the excitement of the early Christians, helping today's listeners to think like a first-century believer while reading the text responsibly for today. The New Testament in Its World: Part 1 is your passageway from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. An introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, it is the only such work by distinguished scholar and author N. T. (Tom) Wright. An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World: Part 1 addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early Christianity. Both large and small, these questions include: - What is the purpose of the New Testament? - What was the first-century understanding of the kingdom? - What is the real meaning of the resurrection in its original context? - What really were the Gospels? - Who was Paul and why are his letters so controversial? - As twenty-first-century people, how do we recover the excitement of what it was like to live as Christians in the first or second centuries? In short, The New Testament in Its World: Part 1 brings together decades of ground-breaking research, writing, and teaching that will open listeners' eyes to the larger world of the New Testament. It presents the New Testament books as historical, literary, and social phenomena located in the world of Second Temple Judaism, amidst Greco-Roman politics and culture, and within early Christianity. Written for both classroom and personal use, the benefits of The New Testament in Its World: Part 1 include: - A distillation of the life work of N. T. Wright on the New Testament with input from Michael Bird - Historical context that situates Jesus and the early church within the history, culture, and religion of Second Temple Judaism and the Greco-Roman world - Major sections on the historical Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and Paul's chronology and theology - Surveys of each New Testament book that discuss their significance, critical topics like authorship and date, and that provide commentary on contents along with implications for the Christian life - Up-to-date discussions of textual criticism and the canonization of the New Testament - A concluding chapter dedicated to living the story of the New Testament Accompanying figures, tables, images, and reference materials are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/526308 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition Author: Ian Shaw Narrator: Mike Cooper Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 43 minutes Release date: July 20, 2021 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination—mummies and pyramids, curses, and rituals have captured the imagination of generations. We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really know about this great civilization? This second edition of Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, including ideas about Egyptian kingship, ancient Egyptian writing systems, and the history of Egyptology. Ian Shaw introduces the listener to issues relating to ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual relations; the latest ideas about death, funerary rites, and mummification; and thoughts on religion and ethics in ancient Egypt. He also looks at the phenomenon of Egyptomania, whereby certain books and films have sensationalized aspects of Egyptian culture. Finally, Shaw takes the story to the present day by illustrating the impact of the Arab Spring on approaches to Egyptian museums and cultural heritage.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/520380 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction Author: Christopher Kelly Narrator: Richard M. Davidson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 17 minutes Release date: May 25, 2021 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. It had a population of sixty million people spread across lands encircling the Mediterranean and stretching from northern England to the sun-baked banks of the Euphrates, and from the Rhine to the North African coast. It was, above all else, an empire of force—employing a mixture of violence, suppression, order, and tactical use of power to develop an astonishingly uniform culture. Here, historian Christopher Kelly covers the history of the Empire from Augustus to Marcus Aurelius, describing the empire's formation, and its political, religious, cultural, and social structures. It looks at the daily lives of the Empire's people: both those in Rome as well as those living in its furthest colonies. Romans used astonishing logistical feats, political savvy, and military oppression to rule their vast empire. This Very Short Introduction examines how they 'romanized' the cultures they conquered, imposing their own culture in order to subsume them completely. The book also looks at how the Roman Empire has been considered and depicted in more recent times, from the writings of Edward Gibbon to the Hollywood blockbuster Gladiator. It will prove a valuable introduction for listeners interested in classical history.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/536286 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Russian] - Жизнь двенадцати цезарей Author: гай светоний транквилл, м. гаспаров Narrator: владимир самойлов Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 23 minutes Release date: January 27, 2021 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: СВЕТОНИЙ Гай Транквилл [ок. 120 г. н. э.] – римский историк и писатель, автор недошедших сочинений энциклопедического характера. 'Жизнь двенадцати цезарей' - памятник римской литературы, благодаря которому череда римских императоров - Цезарь, Август, Тибр

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/479685 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Marc Aurel: Selbstbetrachtungen: Ein philosophisches Meisterwerk der Weltliteratur Author: Marc Aurel Narrator: Sven Görtz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 9 minutes Release date: May 1, 2020 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Marc Aurel - Philosoph und Kaiser, doch als Oberbefehlshaber gezwungen, die Grenzen seines Reichs zu verteidigen. Wie kann man in kriegerischen Zeiten Ruhe und inneren Frieden finden? Dieses Thema ist wahrhaft zeitlos. Mit dabei: Ein pdf-Dokument mit Titelliste.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/505360 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [French] - Suétone, Vie des Douze Césars: Classiques de l'antiquité Author: Suétone Narrator: Alain Guillo Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 48 minutes Release date: January 1, 2020 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Suétone est un haut fonctionnaire romain, membre de l'ordre équestre, auteur de nombreux ouvrages dont la Vie des douze Césars qui rassemble les biographies de Jules César à Domitien. Il a vécu à la fin du Ier siècle et au début du IIème siècle. En tant que secrétaire de l'empereur Hadrien, Suétone avait accès aux archives impériales, ce qui lui permettait de consulter les sources contemporaines telles que les procès-verbaux des séances du Sénat, des lettres et des testaments d'empereurs. Sa Vie des douze Césars présente un grand intérêt pour l'historien de l'Antiquité, car elle nous donne sur le premier siècle de l'empire des renseignements précieux, qui ne se rencontrent pas ailleurs. Içi sont présentées les biographies des empereurs suivants : Néron, Caligula, Titus, Othon, Galba et Vespasien.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/479911 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Russian] - Древний Египет Author: энтони холмс Narrator: станислав иванов Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 33 minutes Release date: September 9, 2019 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: На протяжении веков Древний Египет ревниво охранял свои тайны. Смельчаки, пытавшиеся исследовать исчезнувшую цивилизацию, поплатились жизнью. Лишь благодаря их дерзости, кропотливым археологическим раскопкам и научным изысканиям мы можем совершить путешествие в прошлое великой страны. Перед нами встают тени умерших фараонов и их прекрасных жен, талантливых архитекторов и бесстрашных воителей. Оживает мертвый язык, и полустертые надписи на стенах гробниц рассказывают о богах со звериными головами, о несметных сокровищах, невероятных постройках и кровавых битвах.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/508165 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Popol Vuh: El Libro Sagrado de los Mayas Author: Maria Lopez Mulet Narrator: Carlos Diblasi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 41 minutes Release date: February 14, 2015 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: 'Booka Audiobooks presenta en exclusiva y por primera vez el audiolibro en castellano ''Popol Vuh, El Libro Sagrado de los Mayas'' .El Popol Vuh es sin lugar a dudas el más importante de los textos mayas que se conservan. Se distingue no sólo por su extraordinario contenido histórico y mitológico, sino por sus cualidades literarias, las que permiten que se le pueda colocar a la altura de grandes obras épicas como el Ramayana hindú o la Ilíada y la Odisea griegas. Como éstas, el Popol Vuh no es un simple registro histórico, es a final de cuentas –como bien ha dicho Alan J. Christenson, autor de un reciente estudio y una traducción del texto quiché– una declaración universal sobre la naturaleza del mundo y el papel del hombre en él.'

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/494270 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El imperio romano Author: Ernesto Ballesteros Arranz Narrator: Tomás Campos, Juan Manuel Rollán Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 1 minute Release date: November 3, 2013 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Desde el siglo I, Roma se convierte en el líder político, económico y cultural de Occidente durante cuatro siglos. La influencia de su obra (inspirada sin duda en la helénica) fue decisiva para toda la historia posterior y debe ser tenida en cuenta no sólo en la Historia Antigua, sino también en la medieval e incluso en el Renacimiento europeo que se nutre, como veremos, de gran parte de sus hallazgos. Grabado en español ibérico (España).

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/473498 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Cäsar lässt grüßen Vol. 1: Die Geschichte der Römer Series: #1 of Cäsar lässt grüßen Author: Joachim Fernau Narrator: Philipp Kreisselmeier Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 15 minutes Release date: July 30, 2009 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: In seinem unverwechselbaren spannend- ironischen Stil macht Joachim Fernau Tausend Jahre Römische Geschichte zu einem Abenteuer: er beginnt noch vor Romulus und Remus und endet bei den Soldatenkaisern. Es dauert lange, bis man sich aus dieser Welt wieder lösen kann - hellsichtiger und klüger. Im ersten Teil der Geschichte des Römischen Reiches landet Äneas am Gestade von Latium, Romulus und Remus werden von der Wölfin großgezogen, und Rom wird gegründet und bald wieder zerstört. Das etruskische Reich wird erobert, und der Krieg gegen Phyrrus endet mit dem Tod des Königs.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/472310 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Gewaltexzesse antiker Tyrannen Author: Martin Zimmermann Narrator: Martin Zimmermann Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 5 minutes Release date: December 16, 2008 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Die Antike: Blutige Kriege, geisteskranke Despoten und grausame Gladiatoren stehen für eine Zeit, in der die Menschen besonders verroht erscheinen. Bei näherer Betrachtung stellt sich aber heraus, dass die antiken Zeitgenossen Gewalt ebenso verabscheuten wie wir heute. Wie sind dann aber die vielen Berichte über Gewalttaten gerade bei Tyrannen zu bewerten? Bei näherer Betrachtung zeigt sich, dass Berichte über Gräueltaten wenig Vertrauen erweckend sind. Oft werden politische Gegner verunglimpft, indem man ihnen Gewaltexzesse unterstellt. Die weitere Geschichte der Gewaltdarstellungen zeigt, dass bis weit in die römische Kaiserzeit die Schilderung von brutalen Morden benutzt wurde, um Politik zu machen. Dabei werden in ihrer Grausamkeit bisweilen absurd wirkende Episoden erzählt. Für den Historiker sind sie von hohem Interesse, da sie die Kommunikation antiker Gesellschaften besser verstehen lassen.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/474240 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Cäsar läßt grüßen: Die Geschichte der Römer Author: Joachim Fernau Narrator: Norbert Langer Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 28 minutes Release date: August 1, 2006 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Dieses Hörbuch macht tausend Jahre Römische Geschichte zu einem Abenteuer und vermittelt das Gefühl, selbst unter Römern gelebt und Cäsar, Augustus und Claudius kennen gelernt zu haben. Die Vergangenheit wird wieder lebendig und historische Gestalten werden zu Zeitgenossen, mit denen wir reden, lachen und weinen können. Erlebtes Abenteuer statt trockener Fakten: Mit seinem unverwechselbaren Stil bringt uns Joachim Fernau historische Persönlichkeiten und Begebenheiten näher, und wir lernen Geschichte von innen heraus kennen. Fernau beginnt seine Römische Geschichte als heiter bukolische Sage noch vor Romulus und Remus und endet mit einem Paukenschlag bei den Soldatenkaisern. Er zeigt die menschlichen Schwächen, die sich damals wie heute hinter den Kriegen der Mächtigen und den Intrigen der Politiker verbergen, er macht nüchterne Lesebuchdaten transparent und Hintergründe sichtbar. Noch nie sind berühmte Römer wie Cäsar, Sulla, Marius, Augustus und Claudius so durchschaut worden. Hier glaubt der Hörer, wirklich unter Römern gelebt zu haben, und es dauert lange, bis man sich aus dieser Welt wieder lösen kann - hellsichtiger und klüger...

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/473248 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Weltmacht Rom - Teil 2: Aufstieg und Fall eines Imperiums Series: #2 of P.M. HISTORY Author: Ulrich Offenberg Narrator: Achim Höppner Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 10 minutes Release date: September 12, 2005 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Die Geschichte Roms, das ist die Geschichte eines kleinen Bauernvolkes, das sich zum Herren der damaligen Welt aufgeschwungen hat. 1.000 Jahre herrschten die Römer und ihr Einfluss ist auch bei uns bis heute noch gegenwärtig. Römische Philosophie, römisches Recht, römische Baukunst überlebten das Mittelalter und prägten die Zivilisation Mitteleuropas. Aus dem Inhalt: Der Titanenkampf zwischen Antonius und Octavian; dessen Wandel zum 'Augustus', die Zeit der Caesaren Caligula, Nero, Trajan, Hadrian, Marc Aurel, Diocletian und Constantin, den Gründer von Konstantinopel, der Metropole des Oströmischen Reiches. Mit der Spaltung begann der Niedergang des Imperium Romanum.