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From Mesopotamian medicine to the atomic bomb.

His accounts delve into moments that redefined America.

Learn more about one of the largest population shifts in American history. 

No plane ticket necessary.

Taking a broad look at the development of civilizations.

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Learn more about this crucial step for women's rights. 

Featuring sweeping, indispensable accounts.

The story of the father of the atomic bomb is coming to the silver screen.

A new collection emerges from the writings of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

What goes on behind closed doors?

He was the eminent former editor of The Nation and a National Book Award winner.

"I am perfect for what biography has become today because there is nothing I wouldn't investigate."

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There's a reason why they span human history. 

Step into the lives of the ancients. 

It isn't just a man's domain.

Take a closer look at history's most influential figures.

Don't miss these vital glimpses into the past.

European empires once controlled most of the globe—what's their legacy?