Overground Railroad is an eye-opening, deeply moving social history of American segregation and black migration during the middle years of the 20th century.
In his meticulously researched and superbly crafted book, Jeff Forret chronicles the convoluted misadventures of infamous slave trader William H. Williams.
Film-history buffs and lovers of all things Disney will adore Nathalia Holt’s invaluable account of the studio’s overlooked female artists and writers.
In his book Mobituaries, Mo Rocca presents his research about celebrities, historical figures and forgotten figures who deserve re-remembering.
British historian Gareth Russell chronicles six passengers’ histories and fates, putting a human face on the sinking of the Titanic.
How Neville Chamberlain dealt with external and internal threats is the subject of Adrian Phillips’ fascinating history, Fighting Churchill, Appeasing Hitler.
This account is a moving tribute of the power and persistence of American women.
This attractive giftbook includes a reverential summary of every Woodstock performance, along with striking photographs from each gig and more.
As Kristen Richardson reminds us in this engaging and thought-provoking history, dismissing debutante traditions means dismissing a key part of women’s history.
Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns dive deep into the roots and rise of country music, complete with rare photographs, historical asides and interviews.
Rachel Frankel reconsiders the history of women in popular music in these short but thorough essays on big names like Beyoncé, Selena and Dolly Parton.
British explorer Ed Stafford’s fascinating book details the stories of 25 adventurers and their famed expeditions by analyzing their gear.
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