History

Father Marquette

Read by Carol Pelster


Reuben Gold Thwaites



“Father Marquette” is a biography of the French priest, devout missionary and courageous explorer who led an expedition, along with Louis Jo…

History of Japan

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Helen Ainslie Smith



A simplified history of the country of Japan, from ancient Prehistoric times to the late 19th century, written chiefly in words of one sylla…

The Great Sallies

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John Buchan



This is the fourth of a four-volume history of the First World War, coming in during 1917, when Germany is reorganizing and Russia is about …

In Memoriam

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Ewart Alan Mackintosh



LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of In Memoriam by Ewart Alan Mackintosh. This was the Weekly Poetry project for November 7th, 20…

So The Story Goes

Read by Johnnie Neblett




"So The Story Goes" features human-interest stories based on authentic facts, exploring little-known quirks of fate that have chan…

Flying

Read by Marilyn Powell




Join Marilyn Powell as she explores the fascinating journey of flight in this two-part series, "Flying." It began life as a kite a…

Border Raids and Reivers

Read by James R. Hedrick


Robert Borland



A history of southern Scots families (reivers). "There are few more remarkable phenomena in the political or social life of Scotland th…

Epochs of American History

Read by Jim Locke


Reuben Gold Thwaites



This first of four volumes is a description and detailed analysis of the formation and development of the thirteen colonies of America. A ti…

The History Teacher's Magazine

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Various



"The History Teacher’s Magazine is devoted to the interests of teachers of History, Civics, and related subjects in the fields of Geogr…

We Came This Way


NBC University of The Air



WE CAME THIS WAY is a series presented by NBC University of The Air, featuring educational programs that aired between 1942 and 1948. The th…

Out Of The Shadows

Read by Richard Hawley


Derek Brown



Out of The Shadows is a celebration of The Shadows, arguably one of the most influential British groups of all time. As George Harrison pith…

In Our Time


Ranjith Daluwatta for BBC -Radio 4



BBC radio discussion series exploring the history of ideas, presented by Melvyn Bragg, since 15 October 1998. It is one of BBC radio's most …

The History Teacher's Magazine

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Various



"The History Teacher’s Magazine is devoted to the interests of teachers of History, Civics, and related subjects in the fields of Geogr…

The Girls' Book of Famous Queens

Read by Cbteddy


Lydia Hoyt Farmer



In the annals of history, women have played an important part; and among the famous sovereigns of the world, queens, as well as kings, have …

Charles Sumner

Read by Jim Locke


Archibald Grimké



In the two volumes assigned to him in the American Reformer Series, viz., the "Life of William Lloyd Garrison, the Abolitionist," …

Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects

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Giorgio Vasari



Volume 10 of the lives of some eminent painters, sculptors and architects in history. - Summary by Michele Eaton

With Porter in the Essex

Read by Barry Eads


James Otis



The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his f…

Stroke of Fate




Stroke of Fate is a unique historical series that aired on NBC from October to December 1953. Inspired by the successful CBS series You Are …

Women as Army Surgeons

Read by TR Love


Flora Murray



The history of the Women's Hospital Corps in Paris, Wimereux and Endell Street - September 1914-October 1919. - Summary by Author

You Are There

Read by John Daly




Anchor John Daly reports live from Philadelphia on the controversial events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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