History

Sylvia Ray Rivera is back in all her glory. Sylvia, a Puerto Rican and Venezuelan transwoman from New York City, was a…

This collection of medieval European stories of witchcraft and supernatural events will thrill you, chill you, and…

Once we were able to begin sequencing DNA, we made some radical discoveries about the nature and evolution of life. This…

An exploration of eleven notorious poisons, their history, famous murders committed with them, and details about their…

Poison always seems to be the killer's go-to weapon in murder mysteries, but you might be surprised to learn it is not…

A dense collection of 12 essays containing an exploration of what it means to be Black in the world today.…

This scholarly but lively feminist history of the vibrator covers a lot of jaw-dropping and troubling ground. The idea…

Humorously written, the author explores forgotten pharaohs and their courts. This features archaeological reporting,…

In Terrible Old Games You've Probably Never Heard Of, Stuart Ashen has created a collection of hilarious and damning…

The father of modern-day electricity and considered by some to be the ultimate “mad scientist,” Nikola Tesla filed…

In this graphic novel, New York Times-best selling author Box Brown details the complex history of the iconic game.…

History calls them "internment camps" as if that helps lessen the blow of how we once imprisoned Japanese citizens in…

Conducting hundreds of interviews during the course of over one year reporting on the ground, Washington Post writer…

Learn how women in the margins built modern feminism. From the declaration of the "Year of the Woman" to the televising…

This delves into the US's "culture of conspiracy," arguing that uncritical faith in broken institutions is as dangerous…

This explores the theories of Einstein, including E=mc2, the debate between Einstein and Newton, and the possibility of…

Did you know that the rainbow pride flag is a national flag? It is - of the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea…

American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and…

Each spread in this little board book features an inspiring famous person, beginning their story with "This little…

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

Part history, and part ode to an under-appreciated genre, The Thrill of Repulsion compiles articles, lists, and…

A hilarious look into one of the most intriguing male centered fashion statements. With an extensive history lesson,…