BARDEUM vs Curiocity

Grounded in history. Told as story. BARDEUM is not an audio guide. It's a time machine. Written by New York Times bestselling authors, Sunday Times #1 bestselling novelists, and award-winning historians - and narrated by acclaimed actors and award-winning audiobook narrators - Bardeum transforms iconic historic sites into immersive, cinematic experiences. Each experience is rooted in rigorous historical research - some told as narrative non-fiction, others as historical fiction crafted with the same scholarly depth and authenticity. Not bullet points. Not dates. A narrative that places you inside the moment as it unfolds. "The closest thing we have to time travel." — Inga Vesper, journalist "Hugely evocative… both fascinating and moving." — Elizabeth Norton, royal historian "A magical tour… brilliantly written." — Kate Williams, CNN royal historian WHY BARDEUM IS DIFFERENT Written by authors including Simon Scarrow, Charles Spencer, Margaret George, Tracy Borman & H.W. Brands Narrated by acclaimed actors and award-winning audiobook narrators including Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, Oz), George Blagden (Versailles) & Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey) Cinematic audio enhanced by historical images and digital reconstructions 100% offline — no WiFi, no roaming, no buffering Self-guided — walk at your own pace, start when you're ready Yours forever once downloaded - listen on site or from home CURRENT DESTINATIONS ROME — Colosseum · Roman Forum · Palatine Hill · Circus Maximus LONDON — Hyde Park · Kensington Gardens · St. James's Park WASHINGTON D.C. — Vietnam · Korean War · WWII · FDR & Jefferson Memorials · Washington Monument VERSAILLES — King's Grand Apartments · The Queen's Suite FLORENCE — Historic City Center & Michelangelo's David History deserves more than dates. It deserves a story.

Discover Florence at your own pace with Curiocity — the audio guide that feels like a story, not a script. With over 8 hours of content and 40+ hand-picked landmarks, Curiocity helps you explore the city’s rich culture, art, and history through short, engaging audio experiences. Just tap a location on the map, listen to stories that interest you, and walk wherever curiosity leads. Features: • Audio stories at 40+ iconic spots — Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi & more • Bite-sized content you can start, pause, and skip freely • Themed landmark tags: Art, Architecture, Nature, History and more • Save places you love, track places you’ve visited • Built-in directions between locations • No guides. No schedules. Just wander and discover.