The Battle of Salamis
Greek triremes lure the Persian fleet into a narrow strait and obliterate them. Xerxes watches from a throne on a hill, horrified.
The Battle of Actium
Cleopatra and Antony's combined fleet meets Octavian's at sea. Cleopatra panics, sails away, and Antony chases her. End of the Roman Republic.
Vasco da Gama Reaches India
A Portuguese captain finally finds the actual sea route to India. Returns home with cargo worth 60 times the cost of the voyage.
Magellan Circumnavigates the Globe
He sets out with 5 ships and 270 men. Three years later, 1 ship and 18 starving survivors limp back. Magellan is not one of them.
Drake Circumnavigates
An English pirate-captain robs Spanish ships all the way around the world and comes home loaded with treasure. Elizabeth I knights him on his own deck.
The Spanish Armada
Spain sends 130 ships to invade England. Storms, fireships, and English cannons send most of them to the bottom of the sea.
The Battle of Trafalgar
Admiral Nelson destroys the combined French and Spanish fleet, saving Britain from invasion. He gets shot dead in the moment of victory.
The Battle of Midway
American codebreakers know exactly where Japan is going. U.S. dive bombers sink four Japanese carriers in five minutes. The Pacific war turns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Naval Battles collection?
The Naval Battles collection includes 8 stories: The Battle of Salamis, The Battle of Actium, Vasco da Gama Reaches India, Magellan Circumnavigates the Globe, Drake Circumnavigates, and 3 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Naval Battles stories for free?
Yes! All 8 stories in the Naval Battles collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Naval Battles cover?
The Naval Battles collection spans 480 BCE, 31 BCE, 1498 CE, 1519 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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