A captivating exploration of Marie Antoinette's fashion choices and their profound impact on French politics and culture.
A gripping tale of a teenage girl's fight for survival during Philadelphia's deadly yellow fever epidemic of 1793.
A senator's urgent call to rebuild community and human connections as an antidote to America's growing loneliness and political divisions.
Dive deep into Liu Cixin's mind-bending trilogy that spans from China's Cultural Revolution to the heat death of the universe, exploring Dark Forest Theory, cosmic warfare, and what it means to be human when facing truly alien intelligence.
Conservative commentator exposes alleged left-wing authoritarianism in American institutions, proposing solutions to protect freedom and dissent.
Chomsky challenges US foreign policy, arguing America exhibits traits of failed states it claims to oppose globally.
A seminal work on political philosophy arguing for absolute sovereignty to escape the brutal state of nature.
Discover Botswana's surprising military past, from defeating Voortrekkers at the Battle of Dimawe to the three Batswana-Boer Wars and modern peacekeeping missions—a rich conflict history often overlooked in Western education.
From White Stockings to World Series champions, this episode traces the Chicago White Sox's 120+ year journey through baseball history, including their early glory, infamous scandals, and 2005 championship triumph.
Forgotten heroines' courage against Nazi horrors inspires global pilgrimage.
This episode explores the century-old roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from the 1917 Balfour Declaration to today's tensions, examining how competing historical narratives and trauma shape this enduring struggle.
Castaways harness science to conquer nature's secrets on uncharted shores.
A thrilling art detective story chronicling the search for a lost Caravaggio masterpiece across centuries and continents.
A powerful critique of unrealistic beauty standards and their impact on women's lives, empowerment, and societal roles.
Historical account of President Garfield's assassination
Unraveling cholera's deadly mystery: science versus dogma in Victorian London
Uncover the juicy secrets and scandals of Hollywood's Golden Age stars in this entertaining and informative cultural history.
Ancient wisdom's enduring blueprint for America's ordered liberty and greatness.
