Economist Rajan explores how strengthening local communities can rebalance society and counter the negative effects of globalization and populism.

Explores the looming conflict between the US and China through the lens of historical power transitions.

An evolutionary psychologist's provocative exploration of how destructive ideas spread and threaten reason, science, and intellectual freedom in society.

Explore the rise and fall of the House of Habsburg, a dynasty that used strategic marriages and imperial ambition to rule a global empire and the Austro-Hungarian state.

Uncover the hidden history of secret negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba spanning five decades of Cold War tensions.

A harrowing account of Soviet forced labor camps, exposing brutality and injustice.

Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Andrew Jackson, exploring his controversial presidency and lasting impact on American democracy.

Discover how Johann Gottfried von Herder coined 'nationalism' in 1770 with a vision of cultural celebration, not domination-and how his inclusive philosophy transformed into today's complex political force.

A gripping medieval murder mystery exploring faith, reason, and forbidden knowledge in a secluded Italian monastery.

Sanders' fiery critique of unfettered capitalism, exposing inequality and offering a vision for transformative economic and political change.

Exposes how elite colleges fail disadvantaged students, revealing hidden challenges faced by low-income undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Exposing AI's environmental, labor, and social impacts

Explore how the Gateway Project is transforming America's busiest rail corridor, boring new tunnels 275 feet below the Hudson River to prevent a $16 billion economic disaster.

A gripping time-travel thriller where a teacher attempts to prevent JFK's assassination, altering history and facing unforeseen consequences.

A sobering examination of Britain's decline into inequality, exploring the social fissures and offering insights for national recovery.

A compelling exploration of women's history and the ongoing fight for gender equality across cultures and centuries.

A profound exploration of Hinduism, its philosophy, and its modern politicization.

As Russia and the US restart military dialogue amid freezing Ukrainian temperatures, fighting continues while peace talks reveal fundamental disagreements over territorial claims and conflict resolution.