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Oscar Wilde's first play confronts the hypocrisy of public "morality" compared with genuine, private kindness. The reasons for its continued popularity are not difficult to identify: the play's witty dialogue contains many of Wilde's most quoted aphorisms, its stylish setting provides opportunities for elegant presentation, and its cast of memorable characters play out a story which is genuinely moving. This new audio production brings together a full cast worthy of Wilde's creative genius.

The Victorian era was a time of great change and rapid progress. Britain was undergoing the most tremendous development. Scientific discoveries had prompted the Industrial Revolution, which made Britain the world leader in iron and steel production. Science was undergoing a revolution, enabled by the groundbreaking work of Michael Faraday, who led the Royal Institution. Great swathes of Central Africa were mapped by the explorer David Livingstone and the understanding of humankind’s place in the world was being redefined by the theories of the great naturalist Charles Darwin.

This is a story from the Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This is a story from the More Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

This collection features the lives of nine remarkable people, whose stories have inspired generations of adventurers. With Francis Drake we raid the Spanish Main and sail around the world. With Richard Burton we cross the deserts of Arabia. Hiram Bingham discovers the lost city of the Incas. Amelia Earhart personifies the heroic exploits of the early days of aviation. With Scott and Amundsen we race to the South Pole, with Hillary and Tenzing we conquer the summit of Everest.

One thing that hasn't changed much at all in the last 10,000 years is the human brain. The relentless curiosity of the human mind, combined with our ability to solve problems, has resulted in huge innovation and change. Here, then, are some of the most revolutionary ideas of the last 300 years.

'In a Nutshell', the new audiobook series from Naxos AudioBooks, continues with a fascinating history of Afghanistan. For centuries it has been the playground of big powers, from Alexander the Great to the British Empire and the Soviet Union. It has been torn by internal strife and ideological differences, yet Afghans, tribal though they may be, remain a proud nation. Here is a short history, setting the background to the current situation.