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How Music and Mathematics Relate
- By: David Kung, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: David Kung
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Great minds have long sought to understand the relationship between music and mathematics. Both involve patterns, structures, and relationships. Both generate ideas of great beauty and elegance....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Impossible to follow even with the pdf
- By Eddy on 18-01-20
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How Music and Mathematics Relate
- Narrated by: David Kung
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 06-03-19
- Language: English
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Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome
- By: John R. Hale, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John R. Hale
- Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 58
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Explore a series of exciting archaeological sites that provides you with a detailed idea of what Classical archaeology entails....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect!
- By JH on 09-03-16
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Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome
- Narrated by: John R. Hale
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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Medieval Myths & Mysteries
- By: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 752
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 670
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Was King Arthur a real person? What about Robin Hood? Is the Holy Grail a cup, or something else altogether? Did Europeans really burn millions of people at the stake for witchcraft? These are just a few of the questions you will explore with the help of medieval scholar Dorsey Armstrong....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Well I never knew that!!
- By Amazon Customer on 06-09-21
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Medieval Myths & Mysteries
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 17-09-19
- Language: English
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Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- By: Michael Sugrue, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael Sugrue
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 201
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 169
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You'll become engrossed in "the romance of the intellect," as Professor Sugrue opens a path for you into the inner structure of these timeless dialogues....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous course
- By Dog in a Flat Cap on 12-03-15
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Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- Narrated by: Michael Sugrue
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient Philosophy
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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The History of Ancient Egypt
- By: Bob Brier, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,459
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,314
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,297
Even after deciphering its hieroglyphs, and marveling at its scarabs, mummies, obelisks, and sphinxes, Egyptian civilization remains one of history's most mysterious....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Compelling, Fascinating, Educational
- By Jonathan on 01-10-14
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The History of Ancient Egypt
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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Great Tours: Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean
- By: Darius Arya, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Darius Arya
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The Mediterranean is one of the great wellsprings of human civilization. Central to the region’s history are the splendorous cities that flowered around the region—bases of power that saw innovation, commerce, expansion, and the building of great empires.
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Great Tours: Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean
- Narrated by: Darius Arya
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 11-04-25
- Language: English
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The Fall of Saigon: The Vietnam War 50 Years in Review
- By: Edward Lengel, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Edward Lengel
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
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On April 30, 1975, the Communist capture of the city of Saigon brought an end to more than 20 years of war in Vietnam. The end of the war reunified a divided nation—and changed the course of global politics, military strategy, and international relations for decades to come.
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The Fall of Saigon: The Vietnam War 50 Years in Review
- Narrated by: Edward Lengel
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 24-04-25
- Language: English
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The Science of Sci-Fi
- From Warp Speed to Interstellar Travel
- By: Erin Macdonald, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Erin Macdonald
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 158
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 138
In the 10 lectures of The Science of Sci-Fi: From Warp Speed to Interstellar Travel, Professor Erin Macdonald interweaves real science and the achievements of the imagination to reveal the truth that underlies our favorite stories and sheds light on what the future may hold....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Deeply patronising and scared of science.
- By Christopher Lanham on 04-10-21
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The Science of Sci-Fi
- From Warp Speed to Interstellar Travel
- Narrated by: Erin Macdonald
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 19-11-19
- Language: English
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The Great Ideas of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
- By: Daniel N. Robinson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson
- Length: 30 hrs and 11 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 336
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 295
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 285
While the lectures cover an enormous range of key thinkers and ideas, they always focus on the most important ideas....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Religion tainted
- By Film Noir on 11-06-17
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The Great Ideas of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
- Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson
- Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History
- Length: 30 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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How the Earth Works
- By: Michael E. Wysession, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael E. Wysession
- Length: 24 hrs and 31 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 233
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 202
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Story5 out of 5 stars 200
How the Earth Works takes you on an astonishing journey through time and space. In 48 lectures, you will look at what went into making our planet - from the big bang, to the formation of the solar system, to the subsequent evolution of Earth....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Everyone should hear this
- By Mr D & Mrs E Owers on 10-08-19
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How the Earth Works
- Narrated by: Michael E. Wysession
- Length: 24 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 11-03-19
- Language: English
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Witchcraft in the Western Tradition
- By: Jennifer McNabb, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer McNabb
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 140
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 121
Beginning with the witch hunts of the early 15th century, Professor Jennifer McNabb takes you on an eye-opening exploration of witchcraft and superstition in Witchcraft in the Western Tradition....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Interesting but felt like it was for 16yr olds
- By Helen on 03-12-21
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Witchcraft in the Western Tradition
- Narrated by: Jennifer McNabb
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 15-09-20
- Language: English
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Reconnect with Nature: Lessons from the Natural World
- By: Jennifer Verdolin, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer Verdolin
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
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Across the six lessons of Reconnect with Nature: Lessons from the Natural World, author and conservationist Jennifer Verdolin draws on Indigenous traditions and contemporary science to inspire you to integrate more of the natural world into your life, no matter where you live.
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Reconnect with Nature: Lessons from the Natural World
- Narrated by: Jennifer Verdolin
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 17-04-25
- Language: English
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Get Organized: Do More in Less Time
- By: Ciara Conlon, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Ciara Conlon
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 536
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 455
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Join Ciara Conlon, leadership and productivity coach, author, and keynote speaker, as she guides you through tried-and-true strategies that will help you set goals, reduce clutter, elevate your productivity, and get more out of every day....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Some great points
- By Anonymous User on 31-07-20
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Get Organized: Do More in Less Time
- Narrated by: Ciara Conlon
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 21-01-20
- Language: English
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Essentials of Social Psychology
- By: Wind Goodfriend, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Wind Goodfriend
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
In this illuminating Audible Original, Professor Wind Goodfriend explores the various facets of social psychology, including how we form personal identities, the importance of perceptions, the human need to be liked and respected, stereotypes and prejudices, and more....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not very useful but a good introduction to psychology
- By Anonymous User on 08-02-25
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Essentials of Social Psychology
- Narrated by: Wind Goodfriend
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 11-08-22
- Language: English
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Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories
- What We Should and Shouldn't Believe - and Why
- By: Michael Shermer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael Shermer
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 347
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 300
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Story4 out of 5 stars 301
The stuff of conspiracy theories makes for great, entertaining stories in movies, books, and television. And there is no shortage of subjects: from who really killed JFK to the truth behind 9/11...
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3 out of 5 stars
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Doesn't mock creationists
- By Kevin Boone on 01-11-19
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Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories
- What We Should and Shouldn't Believe - and Why
- Narrated by: Michael Shermer
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 17-09-19
- Language: English
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Declutter Your Home and Simplify Your Life
- By: Sophie Largen, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Sophie Largen
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4 out of 5 stars 16
Sophie Largen has made it her passion project to help motivate and encourage others by providing tips for efficient cleaning, organizing, and productivity. This practical guide will walk you through decluttering your spaces step by step....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Indulgent and uninformative
- By mrcow on 07-04-25
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Declutter Your Home and Simplify Your Life
- Narrated by: Sophie Largen
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Release date: 05-01-23
- Language: English
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How to Say It: Words That Make a Difference
- By: Allison Friederichs Atkison, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Allison Friederichs Atkison
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 212
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 173
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Words. We use them all the time, every day, mostly without giving them much thought at all. We take for granted that they’re here at our disposal whenever we need them. But if you’ve ever wished you could communicate more effectively, words are the place to start....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Exetera
- By Elina Heininen on 06-10-22
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How to Say It: Words That Make a Difference
- Narrated by: Allison Friederichs Atkison
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 14-07-22
- Language: English
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Writing the Bible: Origins of the Old Testament
- By: Martien Halvorson-Taylor, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Martien Halvorson-Taylor
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 97
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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You’d think for a book as widely known, studied, and distributed as the Bible, the question of authorship would have been sorted out by now. But the question is more complex (and fascinating) than it seems....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Scripting the scriptures
- By papapownall on 11-12-21
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Writing the Bible: Origins of the Old Testament
- Narrated by: Martien Halvorson-Taylor
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 07-12-21
- Language: English
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The Joy of Science
- By: Robert M. Hazen, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert M. Hazen
- Length: 30 hrs and 29 mins
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Science ranges from the study of the universe itself to the smallest particles of matter contained within it - and everything in between....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Fundamentals
- By JSara on 30-04-15
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The Joy of Science
- Narrated by: Robert M. Hazen
- Series: The Great Courses: Physics
- Length: 30 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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The Big Mysteries of Human Evolution
- By: Dr. Elen Feuerriegel, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dr. Elen Feurriegel
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
In 10 riveting episodes, paleoanthropologist Elen Feuerriegel takes you on an unrivaled tour of the human fossil record in search of the biological and behavioral underpinnings of our very “humanness”....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating content, poorly narrated
- By Ian Smith on 27-08-22
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The Big Mysteries of Human Evolution
- Narrated by: Dr. Elen Feurriegel
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 07-04-22
- Language: English
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