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The Birth of Venus
- A Novel
- By: Sarah Dunant
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
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Alessandra Cecchi is not quite fifteen when her father, a prosperous cloth merchant, brings a young painter back from northern Europe to decorate the chapel walls....
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birth of new insight
- By Patricia on 10-09-05
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The Birth of Venus
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 02-12-04
- Language: English
- Alessandra Cecchi is not quite fifteen when her father, a prosperous cloth merchant, brings a young painter back from northern Europe to decorate the chapel walls....
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The King’s Banquet: Based on Actual Events
- The Banquet Series, Book 1
- By: Derek Gorman
- Narrated by: Tony Scheinman
- Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
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June 1589: Lord Sinclair, proud of his castle in Aberdeenshire, hosts the banquet to celebrate peace with England and the king's impending marriage. Celebrations have to be discreet, as the country is facing political and financial turmoil, but this won't be a quiet night's celebration....
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100 years of history seen though one banquet
- By BJD on 06-27-22
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The King’s Banquet: Based on Actual Events
- The Banquet Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Tony Scheinman
- Series: The Banquet, Book 1
- Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 12-20-21
- Language: English
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June 1589: Lord Sinclair, proud of his castle in Aberdeenshire, hosts the banquet to celebrate peace with England and the king's impending marriage. Celebrations have to be discreet, as the country is facing political and financial turmoil, but this won't be a quiet night's celebration....
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Medusa's Gaze
- The Extraordinary Journey of the Tazza Farnese
- By: Marina Belozerskaya
- Narrated by: Jean Alexander
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
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The Tazza Farnese is one of the most admired objects from classical antiquity. A libation bowl carved from banded agate, it features Medusa's head on its outside and, inside, an assembly of Egyptian gods....
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Interesting history/art history
- By Robyn on 05-19-15
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Medusa's Gaze
- The Extraordinary Journey of the Tazza Farnese
- Narrated by: Jean Alexander
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 12-17-13
- Language: English
- The Tazza Farnese is one of the most admired objects from classical antiquity. A libation bowl carved from banded agate, it features Medusa's head on its outside and, inside, an assembly of Egyptian gods....
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House of Borgia
- A Captivating Guide to the Borgias and Their Feuds with the Medici Family, Sforza Dynasty, and Girolamo Savonarola (Exploring Europe’s Past)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
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Do you know the whole story of the House of Borgia—from their rise from obscurity to the highest echelons of European society? The family produced two popes and a saint, but they are more known for stories of murder, debauchery, and incest....
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House of Borgia
- A Captivating Guide to the Borgias and Their Feuds with the Medici Family, Sforza Dynasty, and Girolamo Savonarola (Exploring Europe’s Past)
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 08-09-23
- Language: English
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Do you know the whole story of the House of Borgia—from their rise from obscurity to the highest echelons of European society? The family produced two popes and a saint, but they are more known for stories of murder, debauchery, and incest....
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The Stolen One
- By: Suzanne Crowley
- Narrated by: Sarah Coomes
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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Kat's true identity is a secret, even from her. All she has ever known are Grace and Anna and their small village. Kat wants more....
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Great fun
- By Denise on 10-21-10
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The Stolen One
- Narrated by: Sarah Coomes
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 06-30-09
- Language: English
- Kat's true identity is a secret, even from her. All she has ever known are Grace and Anna and their small village. Kat wants more....
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Renaissance
- The European Cultural, Artistic, Political and Economic Rebirth
- By: Kelly Mass
- Narrated by: Chris Newman
- Length: 49 mins
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When we think of the Renaissance, we often think of paintings. And indeed, many painters and sculptors were part of the artistic transformation the Renaissance caused. But there was more. The Renaissance was a period of collective enlightenment that put an end to certain false notions....
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Renaissance
- The European Cultural, Artistic, Political and Economic Rebirth
- Narrated by: Chris Newman
- Length: 49 mins
- Release date: 07-14-22
- Language: English
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When we think of the Renaissance, we often think of paintings. And indeed, many painters and sculptors were part of the artistic transformation the Renaissance caused. But there was more. The Renaissance was a period of collective enlightenment that put an end to certain false notions....
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Palladian Days
- Finding a New Life in a Venetian Country House
- By: Sally Gable, Carl I. Gable
- Narrated by: Sally Gable
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
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In 1552, in the countryside outside Venice, the great Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio built Villa Cornaro. In 1989, Sally and Carl Gable became its bemused new owners....
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wonderful !
- By allan miller on 12-07-05
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Palladian Days
- Finding a New Life in a Venetian Country House
- Narrated by: Sally Gable
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 07-08-05
- Language: English
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In 1552, in the countryside outside Venice, the great Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio built Villa Cornaro. In 1989, Sally and Carl Gable became its bemused new owners....
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The Condottieri
- The History of Italy’s Elite Mercenaries During the Middle Ages and Renaissance
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Stephen Platt
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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In 1494, there were five sovereign regional powers in Italy: Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States, and Naples. In 1536, only one remained: Venice.
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The Condottieri
- The History of Italy’s Elite Mercenaries During the Middle Ages and Renaissance
- Narrated by: Stephen Platt
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Release date: 08-19-20
- Language: English
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In 1494, there were five sovereign regional powers in Italy: Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States, and Naples. In 1536, only one remained: Venice.
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The Renaissance
- Explore the Astonishing Rebirth of European History from Beginning to End
- By: History Compacted
- Narrated by: Michael Goodrick
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
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The renaissance was a time for change, renewal, rebirth. That’s what we were taught in school, but few of us really understand the complexities of the era. Generations of people don’t understand the bold moves that were made....
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The Renaissance
- Explore the Astonishing Rebirth of European History from Beginning to End
- Narrated by: Michael Goodrick
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 10-31-19
- Language: English
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The renaissance was a time for change, renewal, rebirth. That’s what we were taught in school, but few of us really understand the complexities of the era. Generations of people don’t understand the bold moves that were made....
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Michelangelo the Florentine
- By: Catherine Jaime
- Narrated by: Alex Parrish
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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The year is 1501. Michelangelo has created his Roman pieta, and yet patrons are not lining up at his door to hire him for more commissions. Reluctantly, he agrees to take on a project for Cardinal Piccolomini - a commission which will try the patience of both patron and artist....
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Great way to learn about Michelangelo
- By GHF on 07-31-19
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Michelangelo the Florentine
- Narrated by: Alex Parrish
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 05-13-19
- Language: English
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The year is 1501. Michelangelo has created his Roman pieta, and yet patrons are not lining up at his door to hire him for more commissions. Reluctantly, he agrees to take on a project for Cardinal Piccolomini - a commission which will try the patience of both patron and artist....
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Jepp, Who Defied the Stars
- By: Katherine Marsh
- Narrated by: Richard Powers
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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Fate - is it written in the stars from the moment we are born, or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know....
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Lovely storytelling
- By BeHonestAndKind on 07-26-18
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Jepp, Who Defied the Stars
- Narrated by: Richard Powers
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 10-09-12
- Language: English
- Fate - is it written in the stars from the moment we are born, or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know....
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Isabella of Castile
- Spain's Controversial Queen
- By: Nancy Rubin Stuart
- Narrated by: Lee Ann Howlett
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
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This authoritatively researched portrait of Queen Isabella brings to life one of the most controversial figures in European history-- a woman who was passionate lover to Ferdinand of Aragon, conquered the Moors (Muslims) of Spain, funded Columbus on his famous journey....
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excellent
- By Kindle Customer on 11-13-22
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Isabella of Castile
- Spain's Controversial Queen
- Narrated by: Lee Ann Howlett
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
- Release date: 05-26-22
- Language: English
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This authoritatively researched portrait of Queen Isabella brings to life one of the most controversial figures in European history-- a woman who was passionate lover to Ferdinand of Aragon, conquered the Moors (Muslims) of Spain, funded Columbus on his famous journey....
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A Man of Honor, or Horatio's Confessions
- By: J.A. Nelson
- Narrated by: Alex Knox
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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How far would you go to keep a deathbed promise? Surrounded by the bodies of slain monarchs, a dying prince extracts a promise from his friend, Horatio: “Tell my story”....
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Excellent historical fiction
- By jswaters on 08-07-20
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A Man of Honor, or Horatio's Confessions
- Narrated by: Alex Knox
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 04-16-20
- Language: English
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How far would you go to keep a deathbed promise? Surrounded by the bodies of slain monarchs, a dying prince extracts a promise from his friend, Horatio: “Tell my story”....
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The Venetian Arsenal
- The History and Legacy of the Weapons Industry that Made Venice the Mediterranean's Strongest Naval Power
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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The mystical floating city of Venice has inspired awe for generations and continues to be one of the most visited European cities for good reason....
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The Venetian Arsenal
- The History and Legacy of the Weapons Industry that Made Venice the Mediterranean's Strongest Naval Power
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Release date: 06-16-17
- Language: English
- The mystical floating city of Venice has inspired awe for generations and continues to be one of the most visited European cities for good reason....
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Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci
- Time Warp Trio, Book 14
- By: Jon Scieszka
- Narrated by: Bryan Kennedy
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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Sam's bright idea to look for the inventor of the Book takes the guys to 15th-century Italy to meet up with Leonardo da Vinci. But it's going to take at least three more bright ideas, two magic tricks, and one great invention to get them out of trouble and safely back home....
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Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci
- Time Warp Trio, Book 14
- Narrated by: Bryan Kennedy
- Series: Time Warp Trio, Book 14
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 04-23-19
- Language: English
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Sam's bright idea to look for the inventor of the Book takes the guys to 15th-century Italy to meet up with Leonardo da Vinci. But it's going to take at least three more bright ideas, two magic tricks, and one great invention to get them out of trouble and safely back home....
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Renaissance
- A Novel
- By: Susan Fish
- Narrated by: Rachel McKendree
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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Elizabeth Fane is on the cusp of 50, but instead of celebrating with her family, she is on a plane to Italy alone, leaving behind her husband, three adult sons, and the profound rift between them....
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Renaissance
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Rachel McKendree
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 11-17-23
- Language: English
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Elizabeth Fane is on the cusp of 50, but instead of celebrating with her family, she is on a plane to Italy alone, leaving behind her husband, three adult sons, and the profound rift between them....
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Voice of the Falconer
- Star-Cross'd, Book 2
- By: David Blixt
- Narrated by: David Blixt
- Length: 21 hrs and 30 mins
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Eight years after the tumultuous events of The Master of Verona, Pietro Alaghieri is living in exile in Ravenna, enduring the loss of his famous father while secretly raising Cesco, the bastard heir to Verona's prince, Cangrande della Scala....
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Voice of the Falconer
- Star-Cross'd, Book 2
- Narrated by: David Blixt
- Series: Star-Cross'd Series, Book 2
- Length: 21 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 12-21-18
- Language: English
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Eight years after the tumultuous events of The Master of Verona, Pietro Alaghieri is living in exile in Ravenna, enduring the loss of his famous father while secretly raising Cesco, the bastard heir to Verona's prince, Cangrande della Scala....
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The Measure of Man
- Liberty, Virtue, and Beauty in the Florentine Renaissance
- By: Lawrence Rothfield
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
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It was one of the most concentrated surges of creativity in the history of civilization. Between 1390 and 1537, Florence poured forth an astonishing stream of magnificent artworks. But Florentines did more during this brief period than create masterpieces....
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The Measure of Man
- Liberty, Virtue, and Beauty in the Florentine Renaissance
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 03-01-21
- Language: English
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It was one of the most concentrated surges of creativity in the history of civilization. Between 1390 and 1537, Florence poured forth an astonishing stream of magnificent artworks. But Florentines did more during this brief period than create masterpieces....
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Archimedes
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Tracey Norman
- Length: 22 mins
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Over 1500 years before Leonardo Da Vinci became the Renaissance Man, antiquity had its own in the form of Archimedes, one of the most famous Ancient Greeks....
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Archimedes
- Narrated by: Tracey Norman
- Length: 22 mins
- Release date: 08-02-17
- Language: English
- Over 1500 years before Leonardo Da Vinci became the Renaissance Man, antiquity had its own in the form of Archimedes, one of the most famous Ancient Greeks....
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Shadows
- Second Son Chronicles, Book 5
- By: Pamela Taylor
- Narrated by: Matt Jopling
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
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Isabella wants to come home—a rather innocuous request—unless you're the king and Isabella is the aunt whose mental instability led her own father to banish her from the kingdom....
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Shadows
- Second Son Chronicles, Book 5
- Narrated by: Matt Jopling
- Series: Second Son Chronicles, Book 5
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 12-04-23
- Language: English
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Isabella wants to come home—a rather innocuous request—unless you're the king and Isabella is the aunt whose mental instability led her own father to banish her from the kingdom....
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