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In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh’s army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No more Trojans, Hittites, or Babylonians.
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Wanted to Like... And Did!
- By Brett M Miller on 09-12-14
By: Eric H. Cline
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Mythology: Mega Collection
- Classic Stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser, Oliver Hunt
- Length: 31 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....
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An interesting set of introductions.
- By Kevin Potter on 05-30-19
By: Scott Lewis
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Dead Mountain
- The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
- By: Donnie Eichar
- Narrated by: Donnie Eichar
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes—have led to decades of speculation over what really happened.
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Mystery & Intrigue In The Ural Mountains
- By Sara on 06-30-15
By: Donnie Eichar
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- Sam
- 04-25-24
Good Overview of Roman History
It’s a good book. It’s a bit sporadic in its presentation but I can’t say I didn’t learn interesting intricacies here and there of one of the most powerful forces in the western world there ever existed. Didn’t care for the narration, however.
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- Julie Hanson
- 05-19-24
Well written history with engaging narrator
Loved the detail on gladiators that I hadn't read anywhere else. Narration was excellent and added to the ease of listening.
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- C. Anderson
- 04-26-24
Interesting Ancient Roman Side Stories
Quick background: I have a medium knowledge of ancient Roman history, but not an expert. This book has a nice balance of history and info on gladiators, Circus Maximus (horse racing), Roman triumphs (parades), and the bread dole. Learned more about each but especially on the triumphs and bread dole on which I really didn't know anything other than they existed. The book is also a nice length - not overwhelming me with too many detail, but giving me enough on each topic.
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