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8 Highly Anticipated New History Books Coming in 2025

We're counting down the days until these books hit shelves.

These Were the Best History Books of 2024

Our top recommendations explore the Eastern Front, African history, the Silk Road, and more.

Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot: A History of “Auld Lang Syne”

Learn the history behind the traditional New Year's song.

8 Eye-Opening Books About Globalization

Learn more about the connections that have changed the world forever.

Thought-Provoking Books to Read for World Philosophy Day

These reads support critical thinking and empathy for more fulfilling lives.

14 Books About the History and the Hurdles of the Olympics Games

The Olympic Games have roots in a religious festival. Since their revival, they’ve become a platform for political statements and corporate byplay. 

The Complex History of Sportswashing 

Are international sporting events designed to draw attention away from controversial issues facing the world?

20 Gripping, Must-Read Books About World War II

When it comes to World War II books, these are the ones that stand out.

San Pedro Claver: The Slave of the Slaves?

This Jesuit priest is the patron saint of enslaved people, but his legacy is complicated.

The Long and Tangled History Behind 5 Looted Historical Artifacts

Many of them have yet to be returned to their countries of origin.

8 Crucial Books on Human Rights

From the postwar years to today.

10 Immersive Guides to Bygone Eras

These books break down what it was like to live in various time periods.

Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for El Dorado 

His fascinating life included two stints in the Tower of London.