Dragons divide, queens unite: feminist fantasy redefines ancient enemies.
Revealing study of China's sophisticated censorship tactics and their surprising effectiveness in controlling online information flow.
Explores four pivotal transitions in civilization that shaped our modern world, from population to energy and economics.
A tale of love, greed, and the American Dream, set in the roaring twenties.
Explosive exposé of Pope Pius XII's actions during WWII, based on newly opened Vatican archives. Riveting historical investigation.
A genre-bending memoir exploring queer family-making, gender fluidity, and the complexities of love through personal experience and critical theory.
Discover the underwhelming side of Hamburg's famous attractions - from overripe fruit at the Fish Market to the reality of the Reeperbahn. A tongue-in-cheek guide to the city's most disappointing spots.
Explore how a doctor's son from Greece became 'The Philosopher,' whose groundbreaking work in logic, ethics, biology, and politics formed the foundation of Western thought and scientific inquiry for centuries.
Uncover hidden depths of the Ramayana as Ganatra explores controversial aspects and lesser-known interpretations of this timeless epic.
Bureaucratic nightmare traps man in endless, maddening pursuit of truth.
Ancient drugs fueled Western civilization's greatest minds and achievements.
A provocative exploration of sex laws over the past century, challenging notions of family, power, and identity.
A riveting chronicle of America's first great fortune, tracing the Astor family's rise, opulence, and eventual downfall.
A gripping memoir of survival and resilience during 977 days of captivity by Somali pirates, blending dark humor with geopolitical insights.
Exploring how 'Chungking Express' evolved from a 23-day guerrilla project into a defining work of Hong Kong cinema, blending urban loneliness with whimsical romance through innovative filmmaking techniques.
Discover the profound connection between Martin Luther and Martin Luther King Jr.-two revolutionary preachers separated by five centuries who used faith and protest to challenge unjust systems and transform society.
Epic tale of obsession and revenge as Captain Ahab pursues the white whale across the seas, exploring human nature.
A chilling, definitive account of Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, culminating in the shocking Jonestown mass murder-suicide.
