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In this thrilling story of intellectual and archaeological discovery, David Roberts recounts his last 20 years of far-flung exploits in search of spectacular prehistoric ruins and rock art panels known to very few modern travelers. His adventures range across Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado, and illuminate the mysteries of the Ancestral Puebloans and their contemporary neighbors the Mogollon and Fremont, as well as of the more recent Navajo and Comanche. 

Explore the trailblazing lives of 30 trans people who radically change everything you’ve been told about transgender history Highlighting influential individuals from 1850-1950 who are all but unknown today, Eli Erlick shares 30 remarkable stories from romance to rebellion and mystery to...

Bloomsbury presents All She Lost written and read by Dalal Mawad. ‘Poignant and compelling… will resonate with anyone who cares about justice and the abuse of power’ – Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News International Editor and author of Sandstorm 'Essential and urgent' – Kim Ghattas...

In a deeply personal follow-up to his #1 bestseller This is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends about Racism, a modern media iconoclast faces a test of faith—and reveals how such tribulations can make us stronger, as individuals and as a nation. Renowned journalist Don Lemon always had a...

Why is a generation of women only now discovering they have ADHD? (Spoiler: misogyny.) A writer examines the cost of living with undiagnosed ADHD in this reported memoir about the girls medical science ignored. When Carla Ciccone is diagnosed with ADHD at thirty-nine—an evaluation prompted by...

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Unearth the gripping secrets of ancient civilizations and cutting-edge archaeology hidden beneath the Peruvian sands. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive audio escape, this historical journey transports you from fog-wrapped Pacific coastlines to the ice-edged Andes. Experience the...

The Mound Builder Myth is the first book to chronicle the attempt to recast the Native American burial mounds as the work of a lost white race of “true” native Americans. Thomas Jefferson’s pioneering archaeology concluded that the earthen mounds were the work of Native Americans. In the 1894 report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Cyrus Thomas concurred, drawing on two decades of research. But in the century in between, the lie took hold, with presidents Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, and Abraham Lincoln adding their approval.

Uncover the hidden LGBTQ+ history of fluid desire and reclaim a powerful queer legacy systematically erased by time. For anyone seeking identity validation or a deeper connection to their roots, this chronological journey provides undeniable proof of existence. From ancient poets to modern...

Explore the awe-inspiring intersection of medical history and human resilience in the race to engineer bionic limbs. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this fascinating exploration traces our quest to rebuild shattered bodies from ancient antiquity to the cutting edge of neural interfaces...

I Love Russia takes us to places that non-Russians have never seen and brings us voices we have never heard. It is Elena Kostyuchenko’s courageous attempt to document Russia as experienced by those whom it systematically and brutally erases: village girls recruited into sex work, queer people in the outer provinces, patients and doc­tors at a Ukrainian maternity ward, and reporters like herself. At once uncompromising and deeply humane, it stitches reportage and personal essays into a kaleidoscopic, often other-worldly journey. Here is Russia as it is, not as we imagine it.

Dive into an inspiring medical history of human resilience, where the quest to restore lost limbs transcends survival. Perfect for your daily commute or an afternoon of lifelong learning, this captivating exploration reveals how devastating injuries, brutal wars, and technological breakthroughs...

Shatter the myths of ancient civilizations and explore the monumental ruins of Mesoamerica's legendary lost cities. Turn your daily commute into an atmospheric expedition through dense rainforests where towering pyramids still touch the sky. This immersive historical journey clears away popular...

Discover a forgotten pre-Columbian metropolis that eclipsed European capitals in this immersive archaeological history. The perfect companion for your morning commute, this awe-inspiring historical exploration shatters the persistent myth of an empty North American wilderness. Step directly into...

Unearth ancient wonders of North American Indigenous history and dismantle centuries of colonial archaeological myths. Perfect for your daily commute or a curious weekend drive, this immersive historical journey transforms how you view the landscapes around you. Travel back thousands of years to...

Explore ancient Native American history to uncover the awe-inspiring archaeology and survival of Southwest builders. Whether you need a captivating narrative for your daily commute or an evocative listen for a desert road trip, this immersive audio experience brings prehistoric landscapes to...

For the first time, The Lost Tribe of Coney Island unearths the incredible true story of the Igorrotes, a group of "headhunting, dog eating" tribespeople brought to America from the Philippines by the opportunistic showman Truman K. Hunt. At Luna Park, the g-string-clad Filipinos performed native dances and rituals before a wide-eyed public in a mocked-up tribal village. Millions of Americans flocked to see the tribespeople slaughter live dogs for their daily canine feasts and to hear thrilling tales of headhunting.

Race and Reunion is a history of how the unity of white America was purchased through the increasing segregation of black and white memory of the Civil War. Blight delves deeply into the shifting meanings of death and sacrifice, Reconstruction, the romanticized South of literature, soldiers' reminiscences of battle, the idea of the Lost Cause, and the ritual of Memorial Day. He resurrects the variety of African-American voices and memories of the war and the efforts to preserve the emancipationist legacy in the midst of a culture built on its denial.   

As a young girl growing up in Houston, Margaret Juhae Lee never heard about her grandfather, Lee Chul Ha. His history was lost in early twentieth-century Korea, and guarded by Margaret's grandmother, who Chul Ha left widowed in 1936 with two young sons. To his surviving family, Lee Chul Ha was a...

A cognitive neuroscientist reveals how autistic women have been overlooked by biased research—and makes a passionate case for their inclusion Who comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a...