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The rise and legacy of the greatest land empire in history.

Learn more about the life of an American abolitionist leader in this Pulitzer prize-winning biography.

Exploring the life of America’s principal advocate for independence. 

For over 300 years, the Medicis dominated Florentine politics, banking, and culture.

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Unpack the overlooked consequences of European searches for new lands.

From profound analyses to unpacking little-known social shifts, take a deep dive into medieval history. 

Nine narratives of turbulence, tenacity, and triumph.

The struggles and visionary minds that fueled the dawn of the modern age.

Known for his strong opinions, he recurrently analyzed class power and media manipulation.

Even when hope wavers, The Sit-Ins demonstrates the power of peaceful protesting in creating change. 

From Ivan the Terrible to Vladimir Putin, the fortress has been home to centuries of Russian leaders.

Learn how to better serve the planet that has given us life.

Inside the spellbinding story of a French man’s tenacious trek towards his lost loved ones. 

A curated guide to the histories and biographies that capture the spirit of fin-de-siècle France.

Unpacking the realities of America's transformative Westward Expansion.

The following adventures are sure to put some wind in your sails.

They don't call it Sin City for nothing. 

Making sense of a conflict that continues to shape Northern Ireland.

Historical fiction, loss, and the enduring power of art.