History

A new perspective on Los Angeles, revealing it as a modern city-state. The city is not just a great city, but a…

This book offers a long-overdue correction of the historical record on the diplomatic and political relationships…

Wine has, more or less, been around for 8000 years. Have you ever wondered how it evolved into what we sip today? The…

Henry Every, the notorious pirate of the 17th century, captivated the public with sensationalized accounts of his…

This book offers a delightful narrative history of pie in America, from the colonial era to the civil rights movement…

A vibrant celebration of the history, highlights, and heroes of rap music, along with some other things. This…

This book offers a revealing glimpse into the lives of ordinary Russians. Author and NPR correspondent Anne Garrels…

In July 1969, the Beatles returned to Abbey Road Studios, rekindling the magic and camaraderie they had with producer…

The Beatles’ two-disc set from November 1968, titled “The White Album,” is many people’s favorite album. At over…

The author, who ended his long-term relationship, spent two years meditating beneath the 800-year-old Honywood Oak tree…

Saumya Roy spent eight years studying the lives of people surviving off Mumbai’s waste. The story follows 17-year-old…

The Invention of Russia traces how a country that once embraced freedom came to be an authoritarian police state, once…

A detailed history of the Japanese "shadow warriors," ninjas, who were once some of the world's most feared warriors.…

Koresh paints a psychological portrait of one of the most infamous cult leaders of the 1990's through drawing on new,…

Queenie: Godmother of Harlem is an enchanting graphic novel inspired by an infamous mobster in the 1930's, Stepanie…

Pipe Dreams traces a history long flushed from many of our imaginations, the miracle (and the failure) of the porcelain…

In 1979, Iranian militants captured dozens of American hostages at the American embassy in Tehran, sparking a 444-day…

This explores the creation of written language through a journey across time and geography, exploring the mysteries of…

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

For centuries, mezcal has been a staple in Mexican culture, cherished for its astonishing complexity. Join author Emma…

This new biography captures the genius, infamy, and allure of the ebullient showman, who repeatedly reinvented himself…

Surfacing is an alluring examination of time in place in a world that is shrinking. Part memoir, part history, part…

This punny title explores the history of undergarments with zany facts and illustrations, marketed to children ages 4 to…

Curated by Yoko Ono, this book provides an inside story of the making of a legendary album. It includes exclusive…

This celebration highlights fifty women who have revolutionized comedy by using humor to challenge gender norms and…

Renowned neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis presents a groundbreaking theory that places the human brain at the center of…

This book reveals the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origins of overlooked innovations. Discover the…

This explores the history of chairs, from ancient Egyptian folding stools to modern stackable monobloc chairs. He…

This is richly illustrated and explores the history and cultural significance of Stonehenge, one of the world's most…

This delves into the rich and multifaceted tradition of Goddess worship across the Indian subcontinent. The Goddess is…