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HISTORY 101

The resources showcased here offer a great overview of history that spans the entire globe, from era defining events to the people that shape.

 

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12 Byzantine Rulers: The History of The Byzantine Empire Podcast

12 Byzantine Rulers: The History of The Byzantine Empire Podcast
by Lars Brownworth

This lecture series covers the history of the Byzantine Empire through the study of 12 of it's greatest rulers.
The Americas

The Americas
by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto

The Americas, part of the acclaimed Modern Library Chronicles series, offers an intriguing history of the world’s western hemisphere.
 
AP European History AudioLearn

 
AP European History AudioLearn


From studying Italian Renaissance while waiting in traffic to learning about the Russian Revolution on your iPod at the gym, AudioLearn is your complete audio study guide to the European History.
Big History: The Big Bang, Life on Earth, and the Rise of Humanity

 
Big History: The Big Bang, Life on Earth, and the Rise of Humanity
by David Christian

Taught by historian David Christian, Big History offers a unique opportunity to view human history in the context of the many histories that surround it. Over the course of 48 thought-provoking lectures, he'll serve as your guide as you traverse the sweeping expanse of cosmic history—13.7 billion years of it—starting with the big bang and traveling through time and space to the present moment.
 
The Buildup to World War I

The Buildup to World War I
by John Ramsden

Learn how the "The Great War" started in this lecture from Professor John Ramsden on the buildup to World War I. He talks about the rise of Germany as an imperial power which sought to rival Britain.
Command and Control: Great Military Leaders from Washington to the Twenty-First Century

Command and Control: Great Military Leaders from Washington to the Twenty-First Century
by Mark R. Polelle

Professor Mark R. Polelle examines great military leaders in history, beginning with George Washington and moving on to Napoleon, U.S. Grant, Pershing, MacArthur, and Schwarzkopf, among others.
 
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Podcast

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Podcast
by Dan Carlin

Hardcore History discusses the issues and questions history fans love.
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume 1

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume 1
by Edward Gibbon

Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is one of the greatest texts in the English language. In magisterial prose, Gibbon charts...
 
Don't Know Much About History

Don't Know Much About History
by Kenneth C. Davis

A new, completely revised, expanded and updated edition of the New York Times best seller that launched the entire Don't Know Much About series.
European Civilization from the Renaissance to the Present

 
European Civilization from the Renaissance to the Present
by Thomas W. Laqueur

A overview of history of the world. Topics include Identities and Ideals...
 
The Foundations of Western Civilization

 
The Foundations of Western Civilization
by Thomas F. X. Noble

From its humble beginnings in the great river valleys of Iraq and Egypt to the dawn of the modern world, this course traces the essential nature, evolution, and perceptions of Western civilization.
Great Moments in History Podcast

Great Moments in History Podcast


Great Moments in History is a collection of ten momentous events in World and American history, covered by live, on-the-spot newscasters.
 
Great Speeches in History

Great Speeches in History


This audio program offers speeches from a wide variety of thinkers and leaders. You will here important statements made by Philosophers, Religious Leaders, Royalty, Statesman civil rights advocates and more.
Great Speeches in History Podcast

Great Speeches in History Podcast


Great Speeches in History is a podcast devoted to the great thinkers, statesman and other public orators that have graced us throughout history with their words.
 
Great Speeches Of The 20th Century

Great Speeches Of The 20th Century


This collection represents some of the most well-known speeches of the 20th century, spanning the years 1908-1991.
Heroes of History

Heroes of History
by Will Durant

At Will Durant's death at 96, in 1981, his personal papers were dispersed among relatives, collectors, and archive houses....
 
History According to Bob Podcast

History According to Bob Podcast
by Bob Packett

Join us for a Podcast Journey through History. Professor Bob tells fascinating stories of historical people, places, and customs.
A History of Ancient Greece

A History of Ancient Greece
by Eric H. Cline

In this intriguing series of lectures, prolific researcher, author, and George Washington University professor Eric H. Cline delves into the history of ancient Greece, frequently considered to be the founding nation of democracy in Western civilization.
 
A History of Rome

A History of Rome


Part 1 presents the personalities that dominated the struggle for power in ancient rome...
History of the European Union

History of the European Union
by Richard T. Griffiths

Richard Griffiths invites the listener to look closer at the history and the underlying reasons behind the main developments of European integration.
 
The History of the Peloponnesian War

The History of the Peloponnesian War
by Thucydides

The History of the Peloponnesian War is an account of the Peloponnesian War in Ancient Greece, fought between the Peloponnesian League (led by Sparta) and the Delian League (led by Athens) in the 5th Century BC.
HistoryPodcast

HistoryPodcast


HistoryPodcast is a show simply devoted to history. Anything and everything related to history will be covered. If you have a passion for history this is the podcast for you.
 
The Incredible Century

The Incredible Century


Collects great historical speeches from 1900 to 1999.
A Little History of the World

A Little History of the World
by E.H. Gombrich

The international bestseller available in English for the first time: E. H. Gombrich’s world history for the curious of all ages.
 
Military History Podcast

Military History Podcast
by George Hageman

Bringing you the strangest anecdotes, innovative technology, and most significant events in Military History.
Napoleon 101 Podcast

Napoleon 101 Podcast


If you are new to Napoleon, then we hope this show will give you a taste to learn more. If you are already an experienced hand, then we hope you will enjoy hearing a couple of Napoleon geeks tell the story that you are already familiar with.
 
The Outline of History

The Outline of History
by H.G. Wells

Having coined the phrase "the war that will end war," H.G. Wells was disillusioned by the World War I peace settlement. Convinced that humanity needed to awaken to the instability of the world...
Specialist: History

 
Specialist: History
by iMinds Audio

Become a Specialist with iMinds Specialist Series – have a particular interest or gaps in your knowledge? iMinds Specialist works across each of our 12 categories bringing you targeted learning.
 
Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast

Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast


Why did some Japanese soldiers keep fighting after World War II ended? What made Peter the Great so Great? Tune in and learn more Stuff You Missed in History Class in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
A Survey of Ancient History

A Survey of Ancient History


In this eight hour audiobook, five thousand years of history have been condensed into a concise and easy to follow series of lectures.
 
A Survey of The Middle Ages

A Survey of The Middle Ages


In this 12 hour mp3 audiobook, Pruskin takes us from the fall of the Roman Empire to the cusp of the Italian Renaissance.
They Saw It Happen

They Saw It Happen


Here are more than 60 eyewitness accounts of notable historical events beginning with the Spartans at Thermopylae in 480 BC through to and including the Bombing of Hiroshima in 1945....
 
Understanding the French Revolution

Understanding the French Revolution
by Donald M.G. Sutherland

In this lecture esteemed professor Donald M.G. Sutherland sets out to define revolution and how the French Revolution has in turn changed the definition of revolution. He then examines a number of the proposed causes of the French Revolution that have been debated since then.
World War I: The Great War and the World It Made

World War I: The Great War and the World It Made
by John Ramsden

"The Great War" as it was known at the time was also said to be the "war to end all wars." It seized all of Europe and much of the rest of the world in its grip of death and destruction.
 
World War II Audio: 1938-December 6, 1941

 
World War II Audio: 1938-December 6, 1941
by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Listen to audio selections from World War II with speeches and newscasts given by world leaders.
World's First Superpower I: The Rise of the British Empire From 1497 To 1901

World's First Superpower I: The Rise of the British Empire From 1497 To 1901
by Denis Judd

This course will examine the growth and development of the largest empire in world history - the British Empire - beginning with the late fifteenth century Tudor dynasty in England and ending with the death of the Queen-Empress Victoria in 1901.

 
   
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