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Pick up almost any book on early and medieval world history and empire, and where do you find West Africa? On the periphery. This pioneering book tells a different story. Interweaving political and social history and drawing on a rich array of sources, Michael Gomez unveils a new vision of how categories of ethnicity, race, gender, and caste emerged in Africa and in global history. 

An extraordinary account of how the Christian Revolution forged the Western imagination, from the author of Rubicon. “A galloping tour of Christianity’s influence across the last 2,000 years.” —New York Times Crucifixion, the Romans believed, was the worst fate imaginable, a punishment...

Tom Holland gives a dazzling portrait of Rome's first imperial dynasty. Dynasty traces the full astonishing story of its rule of the world: both the brilliance of its allure, and the blood-steeped shadows cast by its crimes. Ranging from the great capital rebuilt in marble by Augustus to the dank and barbarian-haunted forests of Germany, it is populated by a spectacular cast: murderers and metrosexuals, adulterers and druids, scheming grandmothers and reluctant gladiators.

Freedom of expression and individual enterprise have distinguished the societies of powers dominant at sea, and since supreme maritime nations have prevailed over their territorial rivals in the great wars of the modern era, it is they who have created today's world. In this final volume of his masterful trilogy, Padfield carries the theme through the terrible wars of the last century to the present, with vivid descriptions of the naval battles that have shaped our world.

Originally published as a booklet in 1883, The Dominion in 1983 offers a fascinating glimpse into the authors vision of life in Canada a century into the future. Written under the pseudonym Ralph Centennius, this thought-provoking work invites readers to explore imaginative possibilities and societal changes. - Summary by Kristin Hand

An eclectic podcast which aims to bridge the gap between the paranormal and the occult. We interview authors, fellow podcasters, and of course, experiencers. If you have seen or experienced something supernatural, paranormal or unusual send us an email at StrangeDominionsPodcast@gmail.com for a chance to be a guest on the show

Follow along with the history of Morgantown, West Virginia, a small city that gives a good insight into American life, from the country's founding to modern-day. This podcast is produced by The Dominion Post in partnership with the Aull Center, a branch of Morgantown Public Library.