Ramses the Great
Ruled for 66 years, fathered 100+ kids, fought the largest chariot battle in history, and put his face on every wall in Egypt.
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.'
Richard the Lionheart
An English king who barely speaks English spends his entire reign on Crusade or in prison. His brother John runs the country into the ground at home.
Louis XIV Builds Versailles
The Sun King turns a hunting lodge into a 2,000-room palace and forces every powerful French noble to live there so he can keep an eye on them.
Peter the Great
A 6'8 Russian tsar travels Europe undercover, learns shipbuilding, comes home, shaves all the boyars' beards by force, and builds St. Petersburg in a swamp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Kings & Queens collection?
The Kings & Queens collection includes 5 stories: Ramses the Great, Alfred the Great, Richard the Lionheart, Louis XIV Builds Versailles, Peter the Great. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Kings & Queens stories for free?
Yes! All 5 stories in the Kings & Queens collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Kings & Queens cover?
The Kings & Queens collection spans c. 1279 BCE, 871 CE, 1189 CE, 1682 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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