History

This is for all you history buffs and conspiracy lovers! What's up with the stolen Leonardo di Vinci prophecy? Why was…

What were they thinking? The 10 Worst of Everything will have you asking that question again and again, as major…

If you don’t believe that one dog has the power to change the course of history, then you’ve obviously never heard…

This book goes into one of life’s darker sides by sharing the stories of some of the world’s most infamous murderers…

No, you’re not losing your mind. And no, you’re definitely not alone. There’s Jimmy Carter, forgetting nuclear…

Contrary to what Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine…

From the bestselling author of 1491, this is a deeply engaging new history of how European settlements in the…

We turned fifteen years old on Feb 12, 2011! And for our birthday we're going to offer Things are Meaning Less, Flow…

This poster gives a history on the animators strike at Disney. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was a record success, but…

1968 was the year that defined the decade—Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated, unprecedented…

In 1968 it seemed like everyone from anti-war and feminist groups, gay rights activists, and over ten million everyday…

More than 3.5 million tourists flock to Paris's Père Lachaise Cemetery each year—lured there, and to many cemeteries…

Worn out by the misdeeds spinning around the 24 hour news cycle? Turn off the computer, pick up a book, and read up on…

So many books! This should suffice for years of bathroom reading and it's now half price! All these books and zines can…

Get the bicycling inspiration and knowledge you need in this superpack, including: A short, scandalous history of…

We agree, these are frustrating times and it feels like there is yet a lot of work to do towards social justice. So…

Five great documentaries on that sadly antiquated format, the Betamax tape. Just kidding—they're all on DVDs. We're so…

These are the books that made Elly, MCP's VP, fall in love with Microcosm. Before I started working here officially in…

An interest in Feminism means you probably like to learn, so we're giving you a range of reading material: Brutal (and…

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

Here are somemore of Jeff's Favorites. In this one he'd like to take you through the full spectrum of emotion.…

The 'cosm crew is updating our old "Faves" Superpacks. Jeff's includes:This Is PortlandAction!ApplicantThe Interstate…

They say it's impossible to pick favorite children. But after stewing for a few hours on our long history of titles, I…

It's important to think about the labor that creates everything that you touch, purchase, and make use in your day. So…

Celebrate whatever independence you've got by reading some books that'll set off mental fireworks and get you moving and…

This pack of zines is for someone who wants to make something, do something, and have somewhere to start! This lovely…