Sulla Marches on Rome
A Roman general turns his army around and invades his own city. The first time it happens. Definitely not the last.
Caesar Crosses the Rubicon
Ordered to disband his army, Caesar instead marches it across a tiny river and starts a civil war. 'The die is cast.'
Anne Boleyn Beheaded
She made a king break with Rome to marry her. Three years later he had her head cut off with a French sword for a fake adultery charge.
The Gunpowder Plot
Guy Fawkes and friends try to blow up Parliament with the king inside. They get caught the night before. The UK still burns Fawkes in effigy every year.
The Execution of Charles I
First time in history a European king is publicly tried, convicted, and executed by his own people. Even his enemies are shocked.
Marie Antoinette's Execution
The queen who probably never said 'let them eat cake' is paraded through Paris in a cart and beheaded. She apologizes to the executioner for stepping on his foot.
Lincoln is Assassinated
Five days after Appomattox, an actor sneaks into the President's box at Ford's Theatre and shoots him in the head. The country never recovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Power Moves collection?
The Power Moves collection includes 7 stories: Sulla Marches on Rome, Caesar Crosses the Rubicon, Anne Boleyn Beheaded, The Gunpowder Plot, The Execution of Charles I, and 2 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Power Moves stories for free?
Yes! All 7 stories in the Power Moves collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Power Moves cover?
The Power Moves collection spans 88 BCE, 49 BCE, 1536 CE, 1605 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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