History

The "American Dream" can feel like a fantasy sometimes, but it's nice to read the story of someone who was able to work…

To limit executive power, the founding fathers created fixed presidential terms of four years, giving voters regular…

Why do countries go to war? How should we think about foreign policy in contemporary times? In Thucydides's History of…

From the heart of the USA, these four books will open your eyes to events, subcultures, and factors of everyday life…

Its brown trucks and uniforms are now a ubiquitous presence on our streets. United Parcel Service, better known as…

In honor of #quaranzinefest 2020, the all-online zine fest, here's a selection of pamphlet-shaped amaze-bombs to get you…

A fascinating cultural history and expose of uncomfortable women's shoes. This square, little book is way more…

Learn about black history in America in an intimate, compelling, and interactive way. Inspired by Velma Maia Thomas’…

The Listener reveals one of the world's most tragic acts of spin doctoring while weaving a compelling tale of…

Political scientist Eric Kaufmann examines the evidence to explore ethnic change in North American and Western Europe.…

This book is a cultural biography of the stones that have been symbols of glamor, wealth, royalty, and eternal love.…

Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use…

After the horrific events of the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921, there was an official investigation... but it was far from…

In this work of political philosophy, author Laurent De Sutter undertakes an analysis of the ways in which the concept…

Tupac Shakur had a controversial and short career but the legacy of his life has continued to impact American music and…

Medicine has seen grisly, yet crucial, experimental efforts. This book recounts crushing failures, lucky guesswork, and…

Lou Reed, a 28-year-old musician, quit the Velvet Underground in 1970 and moved to Long Island, New York, where he…

In this telling of legendary Olympic characters, records, and exploits, this collection contains all you've ever wanted…

This gripping true story follows Lissa Yellow Bird, an Arikara woman determined to solve the mysterious disappearance of…

From the publishers of the bestselling Queer: A Graphic History and The Middle Ages: A Graphic History, this new…

This entry in the popular Little People, BIG DREAMS series tells the inspiring story of Hans Christian Andersen, often…

This trivia book tackles the pervasive issue of misinformation in American culture by debunking 500 common falsehoods…

The Great Barrier Reef has captivated people for centuries. However, its history has been elusive. In this book,…

This exploration of animal diversity uses various species, including pets like dogs and cats and unique creatures like…

Ideal for idle reading with Edward Satie playing in the background, scholar of esotericism Tobias Churton will transport…

This book contains not just one, but two stories spanning across two generations of a family, united by a strong…

This comprehensive oral history captures the entire journey of the Star Wars franchise, detailing its immense impact…

The story of Cleopatra is full of love, drama, backstabbing, and epic battles, but she's still a bit of a mystery.…

This picture book biography celebrates Aretha Franklin's profound impact on the Civil Rights Movement as a powerful…

In this historical narrative, Malcolm Gladwell skillfully intertwines the stories of a Dutch genius and his homemade…