History

The act of Pride has long documented the milestones in the fight for equality. From the early activist victories, to the…

Everything we own is made of something. From the everyday objects in our home to the most extraordinary crafts that…

Between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, Europe changed beyond recognition - particularly in the people's ardent…

When England was a cultural backwater and European nations competed in barbarity, the center of progress and science was…

This book was published to accompany a touring show of Stephen Jones's iconic hats. Having collaborated with legendary…

Spies from all over the world and throughout history have risked their lives and made it their mission to uncover the…

After days of heated debate and argument the United States Constitution was written in 1787. While imperfect this…

Ghost Hunters of New England introduces readers to the physical locations of purported hauntings by ghosts and spirits…

Cuban leftists famously reshaped the institutions of health, education, immigration, the environment, and…

In this volume, New York Times Bestselling biographer, Brian J Robb, explores the histories of the most prominent…

A Brief History of Secret Societies is an exploration of the appeal and shrouded history of the esoteric religious…

Dead Gods provides intimate detail in telling the stories of some of the most inspirational, compelling, yet at times,…

This volume reassembles the life and accomplishments of "Red" Emma Goldman through gathering some of her most notable…

Great Work of the Flesh provides insight of the use of Sex magic in both Eastern and Western magical traditions.…

Grown-Up Anger is part biography of two of our most celebrated folk musicians (Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie), part…

The History of Cats in 101 Objects provides an entertaining visual history of cats and their relationship with their…

The breadth of human history in The Little Book of Big History, not just the last 2000 years and not just in Europe, is…

Ever since we started recording history in ancient Sumeria, humans have consulted wise ones to advise on important…

Chances are you've become more aware of diseases and pandemic in the past couple years. Plaguing humanity since before…

Cycling is so very popular and grows more so every year. 100 million bikes have are made every year (compared to 50…

“I’m the President, but he’s The Boss.” —President Obama, on Bruce Springsteen1977 was the year that Star Wars…

Under My Thumb is a collection of essays written by women about music they love that doesn’t love them back. Songs…

Women Who Rock provides a rich and vivid historical account of notable contributions of women in music. Readers will…

Do you like bizarre, disgusting, and absolutely true trivia? Then this is the book for you! Nothing is too distasteful…

This essential collection of queer contributions to history and culture is as funny as it is comprehensive. Told through…

Take a guess when you think the first cookbook was published. Ready? No, good guess but it's earlier than that. One more…

In the summer of 1854, London was just emerging as one of the world's first recognized modern cities. Despite this…

Popular historian Tom Standage is back, this time with a look at 5000 years of various forms of personal…

Authored by the crew at ESPN's The Undefeated, Fierce 44 is a collective biography of black American icons. Running the…

Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew what it meant to be someone's property. From other slaves, she heard about…