Books

Picture a massive wall that splits the land in twain and marks the end of the "civilized" world. Think of raiders on war…

In this volume of the History Comics graphic novel series, kids will learn about the National Parks! Take a journey…

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

The history of mental illness is long and storied, having been explained by forces natural and supernatural. Victoria…

Delve into the intriguing world of espionage, tracing its evolution from ancient times to modern high-tech surveillance.…

The history of Europe is vast and can't possibly fit in a single book... right? Wrong! This book takes European history…

Author Rodger Kamenetz argues that dreams are not just meaningful but contain platonic Truths about our selves. The…

This book offers insight into world history through the stories of 21 statues’ destruction. Statues connect us to our…

This book is for people that are interested in historical looks at magic, culture, mythology and folklore. This work…

This comprehensive book charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial…

An often-surprising picture of marriage, which is often seen as a staid, traditional, unchanging institution. In fact,…

A History of Medicine in 50 Objects covers a 12,000-year span, illuminating the various objects and items that led to…

Every time you scan the news, it feels like the world is ending. This book shows that apocalyptic thinking has been…

A history written on a truly staggering scale, in this book the author takes us on a journey through the last 150,000…

Are you a fan of the undead? Love the explosion of undead media in the past twenty years? Wondered if they could…

An expert guide through 21 easily-viewed stars in our night sky (and three that don’t meet the technical requirements…

Feel daunted by random parts of world history that were never taught to you in high school? Or that were taught to you…

As long as humans have been making history, our canine best friends and companions have been there to witness it. From…

In this quirky history of the human body over the ages, authors Kathy and Ross Petras explore the bizarre ways that…

The history of human potty practices is explored in a book by award-winning children's author Sophia Gholz and…

Not that long ago, video games comprised a niche industry but today they are bigger globally than movies and music…

Take a close look at 101 objects that show the history of weed in the US and reveal how marijuana has impacted and…

Race is a relatively modern concept; there was no unified "white" identity until it was invented to justify the…

This book, now in it’s third edition, presents a concise history of the world of witchcraft from times of antiquity to…

From the popular podcast "History Unplugged" hear stories from past and modern rulers who's madness impacted their reign…

Do you know anyone who just loves to show off? See how they compare with some of the biggest braggarts in history. Queen…

Women have always been the backbone of the punk scene. With interviews from kickass musicians like Penelope Houston,…

Have you ever wondered why some people effortlessly connect with others? Impressed by how they transform positive first…

A provocative and captivating exploration of frauds, hoaxes, and conspiracy theories throughout history from Hitler’s…