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Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Explore Alexander the Great's life through an hourly history tour. Alexander's name remains etched in ancient history, known for his conquests, remarkable horse, and premature death. Delve into this fascinating story, no need for in-depth knowledge of...

America in World War II

America in World War II

Join The History Journals on an hourly history tour of this pivotal era, focusing on America's entry into the war.While World War I was once called the "war to end all wars," it wasn't long before America's young men found themselves thrust into...

Battle of Dunkirk: Operation Dynamo

Battle of Dunkirk: Operation Dynamo

Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour. In this edition, uncover the true tale of the Battle of Dunkirk and the heroism of civilians who rescued Allied troops from the Nazis.The phrase "spirit of Dunkirk" embodies the indomitable British...

Boudicca: Warrior Queen

Boudicca: Warrior Queen

Let The History Journals be your guide on an hourly history tour through the lives of kings, queens, and conquerors, both famous and forgotten.When it comes to remarkable women in history, few rival the respect earned by Boudicca, the warrior queen of...

Catherine Cookson

Catherine Cookson

Interested in Catherine Cookson, the renowned author, but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for a concise, hourly history tour of her life.Catherine Cookson's name conjures images of a bygone era, as she masterfully...

Interested in learning more about Charlie Chaplin but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for a concise, hourly history tour of his life.Charlie Chaplin's enduring legacy is etched in the timeless films that continue to...

D-Day: The Normandy Invasion

D-Day: The Normandy Invasion

Interested in World War II but short on time for lengthy audiobooks? Let The History Journals be your guide on an hourly history tour. In this edition, uncover the true story of D-Day, the Normandy Invasion.On June 6, 1944, D-Day marked the beginning...

Interested in learning about the great author D.H. Lawrence but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour of his fascinating life.D.H. Lawrence, one of the most controversial writers of the twentieth...

Interested in Hannibal's remarkable life but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour.Hannibal, the mighty Carthaginian leader who boldly marched 37 war elephants across the Alps to challenge the...

J.R.R. Tolkien: The True Story of the Life and Time of the Great Author

J.R.R. Tolkien: The True Story of the Life and Time of the Great Author

There are some names that just fall off the tongue with the promise of great things, and John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is a perfect example. In his own lifetime this softly spoken, pipe smoking, tweed clad Oxford College Professor, the quintessential...

Jack the Ripper

Jack the Ripper

Today, bustling East London seems a world away from its dark past just a century ago, when terror reigned - the infamous Whitechapel Murders by Jack the Ripper.Tourists are drawn to this chilling tale, a mix of fascination and dread that began in 1888...

Interested in Jane Austen's life but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour of her remarkable story.Ever since her debut novel Sense and Sensibility was anonymously published in 1811, Jane Austen's...

Experience the fascinating world of history's great rulers without the need for lengthy tomes. Join The History Journals on an immersive hourly tour into the lives of renowned and lesser-known Kings, Queens, and Conquerors.Picture Tintagel, Cornwall,...

Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

Women in history, often queens born or married into power, have diverse narratives. Marie Antoinette, the renowned Queen of France, is a prominent figure who faced both admiration and criticism.Marie Antoinette is typically associated with luxury at...

Do you want to explore the life of the great military leader Napoleon Bonaparte without trudging through lengthy biographies? Let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour.Throughout history, exceptional leaders have emerged, leaving an...

Richard the Lionheart

Richard the Lionheart

There have been both remarkable and notorious Kings and Queens in English history, with public opinion often divided on their legacies. King Richard I, famously known as the Lionheart, presents a unique challenge in this regard, as he oscillated...

Sherlock Holmes: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Do you want to explore the origins of the iconic literary detective Sherlock Holmes and the creative process behind Arthur Conan Doyle's creation? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour.The enigmatic figure of Sherlock Holmes, complete...

Interested in delving into the lives of the Brontë Sisters but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour of their extraordinary lives.The Brontë Sisters stand tall as one of literature's most...

The World War II History Journals:1945

The World War II History Journals:1945

Do you want to learn more about World War II, but don’t have time to read/listen to huge, long books? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of each year of the war with The World War II History Journals series which includes...

Would you like to explore the life of the renowned author Thomas Hardy but lack the time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals on an hour-long historical journey through his life.Thomas Hardy, a 19th-century author and poet, penned some...

Wartime Britain

Wartime Britain

Join The History Journals for an hourly historical exploration of the war's diverse aspects. In this edition, uncover the impact of Hitler's forces on the people of Great Britain.Travel back to London in 1940, and while familiar landmarks like...

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Mentioning William Shakespeare to English students worldwide elicits a range of reactions, from indifference to dread.When approaching the works of a literary giant like Shakespeare, three perspectives must be considered. First, there are the writer's...

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

Would you like to delve deeper into the life of Winston Churchill without tackling lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hour-long historical journey focused on his role during World War II.After guiding the nation through five...