Top Book Summary in History & Society

Ancient secrets resurrect the Knights Templar in this pulse-pounding thriller.

A gripping exploration of racism's psychological impact, following a young Black man's descent into violence and self-discovery.

Mass hysteria: from Salem witches to modern digital hexes

Poetry as resistance: wrongful incarceration transformed through powerful verse

Friedman explores how globalization and technology have leveled the economic playing field, creating new opportunities and challenges worldwide.

A Native American teen's humorous and heartbreaking journey as he leaves his reservation to attend an all-white high school.

A provocative exploration of misogyny, patriarchy, and #MeToo, challenging men to confront their role in gender inequality.

Explore the foundations of Western thought that many of us wish we'd learned in school, from Latin phrases to ancient philosophy, and discover why this knowledge remains relevant in our modern world.

A poignant tale of an English butler's journey of self-discovery, exploring duty, regret, and lost love.

A thrilling journey into particle physics, exploring the hunt for the Higgs boson and its profound implications for science.

Middle school survival with an annoying brother: hilariously relatable chaos.

Ancient celestial secrets: fallen angels who shaped human civilization.

Exposing gender bias in innovation and history, highlighting overlooked female inventors and their impact.

How Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump rewrote U.S. politics—turning outsider energy, youth movements, and rule-breaking into a lasting blueprint reshaping parties, campaigns, and democracy itself.

Captivating collection of investigative journalism exploring the lives of criminals, con artists, and rebels through meticulously researched long-form articles.

Lively podcast exploring conspiracy theories surrounding the secretive Bohemian Grove gatherings of global elites. Features documentary and book recommendations for deeper investigation into this mysterious annual retreat.

An in-depth exploration of Marxism-Leninism's century-plus journey from 19th-century theory to modern implementations across Russia, China, Vietnam, and Cuba. We examine both remarkable successes and devastating failures of this world-shaping ideology.

A gripping historical thriller detailing Lincoln's assassination, blending meticulous research with dramatic storytelling to captivate history buffs.