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The story of Samuel Zemurray, a banana mogul

Explore the profound history behind Christmas destinations, from Bethlehem's living biblical sites to Europe's centuries-old Christmas markets, discovering how these places offer transformative encounters with the sacred story that continues to unfold today.

Exploring how status drives human behavior and shapes our lives.

A gripping account of the pivotal decade when we could have stopped climate change, revealing missed opportunities and ongoing challenges.

Eastern Front hell: one German boy's devastating journey through war

Scandalous awakening ignites female desire in cultural wildfire phenomenon

A philosophical dialogue exploring fate, free will, and finding inner peace amid life's misfortunes and injustices.

A thought-provoking exploration of our world through statistics, challenging conventional wisdom with surprising facts and illuminating graphs.

A fascinating exploration of how parasites manipulate behavior, from rats to humans, shaping our biology and society.

Explore the epic that nearly vanished—Virgil's 'Aeneid'—as we unpack its political genius, psychological depth, and lasting influence on Western literature from Dante to modern fantasy.

Inspiring true story of the brilliant women mathematicians who powered America's space program at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Defiant women, same ancient attacks: history's relentless war on female power.

Exploring marriage's evolution from ancient times to modern love

Exploring how R.J. Palacio's 'Wonder' transformed from a children's novel into a global movement teaching empathy through Auggie's story and the powerful message to 'Choose Kind'.

Small-town secrets reveal how ordinary moments hold extraordinary love.

Exploring Barbara Tuchman's masterpiece The Guns of August through multiple lenses, revealing how she transformed dry military history into compelling narrative and why her chronicle of WWI's opening month remains influential decades later.

A compelling exploration of Abraham Lincoln's moral journey and leadership during America's most tumultuous era, illuminating his enduring legacy.

International conspiracy exposed: defending America's guns from global control