Exploring Leonardo's life, art, and genius through his notebooks and works.
A nuanced biography unveiling Simone de Beauvoir's evolution as a philosopher, feminist, and original thinker beyond Sartre's shadow.
A powerful exploration of racist ideas in America, tracing their origins and impact through key historical figures and events.
Gripping account of T.E. Lawrence and other key players shaping the modern Middle East during World War I.
A gripping biography of America's first billionaire, revealing the complex man behind the oil monopoly and philanthropic legacy.
A powerful abolitionist novel that exposed the horrors of slavery and sparked intense debate in antebellum America.
Gripping account of the tumultuous months leading to the Civil War, filled with political intrigue and unforgettable characters.
Explore how geography, religion, and imperial ambitions shaped the Middle East's complex political landscape from ancient civilizations through Islamic empires to modern geopolitical challenges.
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Fearless horseback librarians bringing revolution to Depression-era Appalachia
Exploring music's impact on the brain and human obsession.
Real India's untold stories: wisdom from society's overlooked corners
Discover five pivotal moments that shaped human civilization, from the Agricultural Revolution to the printing press, and how modern historians connect these global events to help us understand our place in the grand human story.
A poignant memoir exploring grief, identity, and cultural connection through food after losing a Korean mother to cancer.
Epic poem exploring humanity's fall from grace, featuring Satan's rebellion and Adam and Eve's temptation in Eden.
Discover how Golden Age pirates created history's most democratic societies centuries before modern governments, with elected captains, written constitutions, and radical equality that challenged the brutal maritime world of the 1700s.
Revealing study of China's sophisticated censorship tactics and their surprising effectiveness in controlling online information flow.
Explore how Homo sapiens evolved alongside other human species over 300,000 years, and discover the surprising ways our ancestors differed from modern humans in height, diet, and lifestyle.
