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An intoxicating journey through bourbon's history, unveiling myths and exploring its profound impact on American culture and business.

Journey through centuries of artistic evolution as technology reshapes how we create, see, and value art-from oil paintings to AI, exploring how each breakthrough transforms culture itself.

Untold voices shatter WWII's noble myth with raw, haunting truth

A provocative exploration of child development, challenging the belief that parenting style determines children's outcomes in life.

Mao's Cultural Revolution: ordinary people, extraordinary brutality, lasting impact.

A groundbreaking feminist text exposing women's historical oppression and advocating for independence and equality.

Uncover the secrets of forensic science from crime scenes to courtrooms in this gripping exploration of real-world detective work.

Thrilling true story of Cold War espionage, betrayal, and friendship between British intelligence officers and a Soviet double agent.

Exploring Einstein and Gödel's walks, delving into physics, math, and philosophy's deepest mysteries.

Explore how Columbia, South Carolina is revolutionizing city planning through grassroots tactical urbanism and comprehensive strategic vision, from PARK(ing) Day celebrations to major infrastructure projects that reimagine downtown for the 21st century.

Two men wait endlessly for Godot, exploring existential themes through absurdist dialogue and tragicomic situations.

A revelatory exploration of America's power grid, its history, flaws, and crucial role in shaping our energy future.

Explore the surprising longevity of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Constantinople's fall, challenging the common misconception that Rome fell in 476 CE when only the Western half collapsed.

Thrilling account of Apollo 8's daring lunar mission, showcasing the bravery and ingenuity that propelled America to space supremacy.

A gripping account of the Chernobyl disaster, exposing Soviet flaws and heroic efforts to contain the nuclear catastrophe.

Aristocratic seduction games ignite deadly passions behind society's masks.

Discover how the Ottoman Empire's dual-structure military system-combining elite Janissaries, specialized corps, and provincial forces-offers revolutionary lessons for building scalable, adaptable business organizations that balance centralized strategy with decentralized execution.

Codebreaking legends meet digital rebels in a prophetic tech odyssey.