Wonders of the World

audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ A Captivating Guide to Ancient and New Notable Structures

By Captivating History

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audiobook

Edition

Unabridged

Author

Captivating History

Narrator

Jay Herbert

Publisher

Captivating History

Release

01 December 2023

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Subjects

Education History Nonfiction

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Two manuscripts in one audiobook:

  • Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: A Captivating Guide to the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and More
  • Seven Wonders of the New World: A Captivating Guide to the Great Wall of China, Colosseum, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Taj Mahal, and Chichén Itzá

    • In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:

  • How many of the wonders are still around today?
  • Were all of these wonders actually real, or are they more mythical in nature?
  • Why were these wonders built in the first place?
  • What happened to them? Did they fall apart over time, or did something catastrophic happen?
  • How big do historians think these wonders were?

    • In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about:

  • The dark side of the construction of the Great Wall of China
  • The different types of performances once held in the Colosseum
  • The rediscovery of Machu Picchu and its mistaken identity
  • The mysteries behind Chichén Itzá's temples
  • How the Nabateans hand-carved their city out of the cliffs
  • How the Taj Mahal changes colors during the day
  • How Christ the Redeemer was installed on the mountain

    • Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient and the New World!

    Format

    audiobook

    Edition

    Unabridged

    Author

    Captivating History

    Narrator

    Jay Herbert

    Publisher

    Captivating History

    Release

    01 December 2023

    Share

    Subjects

    Education History Nonfiction
    Wonders of the World