Cincinnatus Saves Rome
A retired farmer is begged to become dictator, defeats Rome's enemies in 16 days, then goes back to his plow. Power? No thanks.
Alfred the Great
An English king on the run from the Vikings hides in a swamp, regroups, and ends up the only English ruler called 'the Great.'
Claudius the Unlikely Emperor
Everyone thought the limping, stuttering uncle was harmless. Then the guards drag him from behind a curtain and crown him by accident. He's actually pretty good at it.
Joan of Arc
An illiterate teenage farmgirl says God told her to lead the French army. She does. The English burn her alive at 19. Centuries later they make her a saint.
Washington Crosses the Delaware
On Christmas night, in a snowstorm, Washington rows across an icy river to ambush drunk Hessian troops. Saves the entire Revolution.
The Dunkirk Evacuation
Trapped against the sea, 338,000 British and French soldiers are rescued by a flotilla of Navy ships and civilian fishing boats. A defeat that feels like a miracle.
Mandela Walks Free
After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela walks out of Victor Verster prison and into history. Four years later he's President of South Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Greatest Comebacks collection?
The Greatest Comebacks collection includes 7 stories: Cincinnatus Saves Rome, Alfred the Great, Claudius the Unlikely Emperor, Joan of Arc, Washington Crosses the Delaware, and 2 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Greatest Comebacks stories for free?
Yes! All 7 stories in the Greatest Comebacks collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Greatest Comebacks cover?
The Greatest Comebacks collection spans 458 BCE, 871 CE, 41 CE, 1429 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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