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The Crusades were a tumultuous series of religious wars waged between 1096 and 1272, aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Islamic control. To the Latin Church, Crusaders were seen as penitent pilgrims, their sins absolved in their quest for spiritual redemption. British historian George Cox delves into the lives of churchmen, noble warriors leaving behind their families, cunning Venetian merchants, and Byzantine emperors who took advantage of the knights’ fervor. He narrates tales of profound sacrifice and brutal violence, the intricate dynastic struggles within the Crusader States, and ...

Imagine a limbless reptilian monster that whirls through the swamps on a propellor-tipped tail! Or a creature so distressed by its own hideousness that it melts into tears when captured. Discover the snoligoster, the squonk, and a host of other fearsome critters in this enchanting field guide crafted by two North American foresters who have immersed themselves in these wild tales. Even if you think these creatures are mere folklore, you might want to keep an eye out for slide-rock bolters during your next trip to the Colorado mountains. - Summary by Phil Benson

This podcast is where comedy and Christianity meet, where the laughs are clean yet actually funny, and there is good wisdom straight from the Bible. 

In the third romance anthology of The Quill Collective series, 16 celebrated Austenesque authors write the untold histories of Austen’s heroines, brave adventuresses, shy maidens, talkative spinsters, and naughty matrons. Rational Creatures is a collection of humorous, poignant, and engaging short stories set in Georgian England that complement and pay homage to Austen’s great works and great ladies who were, perhaps, the first feminists in an era that was not quite ready for feminism.

In this romance anthology, 15 Austenesque authors assemble to sketch Darcy's character through a series of reimaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times - from faithful narratives to the fanciful. In The Darcy Monologues, the man himself reveals his intimate thoughts, his passionate dreams, and his journey to love - all told with a previously concealed wit and enduring charm.

Anecdotes and biography of George Frideric Handel's assistant John Christopher Smith (1712 - 1795). As a pupil of the great composer Smith became a composer himself and assisted his master when he became blind. The audiobook shows an interesting view also on London in the baroque and classical period.

J.B. Burys History of Greece‚ offers a captivating exploration of classical Greek history, written before World War I yet remaining a staple in academia well into the late 1960s. This enduring work presents a rich overview of artistic, literary, political, and military developments, while also incorporating insights from new archaeological discoveries in its updated editions. Bury‚s clear and engaging writing style makes learning both enjoyable and enlightening. Covering regions from western Asia Minor to the Aegean archipelago and Greater Greece‚ (including Sicily and Southern Italy), ...

Tomorrow’s Hope: A journey of exploration and hope builds on the themes reminiscent of classic Science Fiction written by the greats of the 1960’s. Inspired by the works of Ben Bova, Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Robert Heinlein, Robert Silverberg, and more, we dive into worlds that could be just around the corner.