History

A perfect gift for your boss or landlord, Soviets recounts a very CIA-approved perspective on life in the former CCCP.…

Explore the rich history of the Willamette valley with these stories of the region’s indigenous people. Though what we…

This poster, part of the Celebrate People's History series, depicts a scene with Septima Poinsette Clark, a Civil Rights…

Every axe has its story. Even those that don't know the artist and author in question, they may well have heard of the…

In stories of old, monsters weren't fearsome enemies, but rather warnings and messengers. They symbolized fears and…

A look at one of the earliest human rights movements, this book examines the campaign to defend anarchists from state…

In 1981 a largely forgotten massacre took place in the Salvadorian village of El Mozote. The Salvadorian Army's…

Holidays can be rough, we know. Whether it's family you don't quite get along with, awkward conversations, or just…

Get ready to have everything you thought you knew about Indigenous America challenged. The authors respond compellingly…

In March 1621, when Plymouth’s survival was hanging in the balance, the Wampanoag sachem (or chief), Ousamequin…

Learn about the oldest alchemical texts and early alchemical practices in this book by one of the leading authorities…

Hildegard of Bingen reportedly started seeing divine visions when she was just six years old. These visions kept…

The history of Europe is vast and can't possibly fit in a single book... right? Wrong! This book takes European history…

This groundbreaking, well-researched book tells the narrative history through surviving literature, poetry, and…

Inspired by the evolutionary idea of symbiosis, The Hidden Life of Life explores the commonalities shared by all…

Pirates have long lived in the realm of romance and fantasy, symbolizing risk, lawlessness, and radical visions of…

Throughout history, humans have sought after ways to heal - and sometimes hurt - our bodies with drugs. Covering…

Consider a young man in London on top of the world and on top of the Apple building both. He watches the Beatles…

Through stunning images, acclaimed photographer Rick Smolan tells the astounding story of Robyn Davidson, who crossed…

In 1987, 50 Western and 50 Soviet photographers spread out across the Soviet Union and captured a day in a country that…

Have you ever wanted a glimpse into the American life, free from media preconceptions and presence? This collection of…

A vibrant illustrated anthology celebrating some of the greatest hits of all time and the musical movement that has…

We've all wondered how we would fare if we were transported back in time, and without a doubt we have thought about what…

Arctic Front is a detailed and thoughtful volume on the war between the left wing of the Eastern Front and the right…

While the discover of the pharaohs in the 20th century ignited a new egyptmania, cultures have been obsessed with Egypt…

A strange and wondrous art book unlike any other art book, full of the weirdest art in history. From a British explorer…