Archimedes Yells Eureka
A Greek genius figures out displacement in the bath, runs naked through the streets shouting about it. Later dies because he's too busy doing math to notice the Romans invading.
The Great Sphinx
A 240-foot lion with a Pharaoh's face stares into the desert for 4,500 years. Nobody is sure who built it or why.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar builds his homesick wife a man-made mountain of plants. We're still not 100% sure they actually existed.
Tutankhamun's Tomb
A teenage Pharaoh dies mysteriously, gets buried with a solid gold mask, and stays hidden for 3,300 years until a guy with a candle finds him.
The Ides of March
Julius Caesar walks into the Roman Senate and never walks out. His closest friends turn on him in the most famous political betrayal in history. 'Et tu, Brute?'
The Library of Alexandria Burns
The greatest collection of human knowledge ever assembled goes up in flames. We're still mad about it 2,000 years later.
The Vikings Raid Lindisfarne
Long ships appear out of the fog, monks get slaughtered in their own monastery, and Europe learns a new word: Viking.
The Boston Tea Party
Colonists dressed as Mohawks dump 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor. The most expensive tantrum in history.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is Shot
A teenager in Sarajevo shoots an Austrian heir on the world's worst-routed motorcade. Six weeks later, the entire planet is at war.
The Christmas Truce
On Christmas Eve in the trenches, German soldiers start singing carols. British soldiers join in. They climb out and play soccer. The next day they're shooting again.
The Moon Landing
On July 20, Neil Armstrong steps off a ladder onto another world. 600 million people on Earth hold their breath. 'One small step…'
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
An East German official misreads a memo on live TV. Within hours, thousands of Berliners are tearing the wall down with hammers. The Cold War is essentially over.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Quick Listens collection?
The Quick Listens collection includes 12 stories: Archimedes Yells Eureka, The Great Sphinx, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Tutankhamun's Tomb, The Ides of March, and 7 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Quick Listens stories for free?
Yes! All 12 stories in the Quick Listens collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Quick Listens cover?
The Quick Listens collection spans c. 250 BCE, c. 2500 BCE, c. 600 BCE, c. 1323 BCE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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