Saara El-Arifi dismantles the myths and resurrects a ruler in “Cleopatra”
“She teaches us to keep using the one thing we all have: our voice,” the author says of her novel focused on the infamous Egyptian queen, narrated by Adjoa Andoh.
History
Confronting the British monarchy's slave-trade legacy
In “The Crown’s Silence,” scholar and historian Brooke Newman traces the royal role in colonial slavery.
35+ essential nonfiction listens on World War II
Armchair historians of all stripes are sure to find something captivating in this collection.
Garrett M. Graff calls the craft of oral history a "process of subtraction”
The award-winning author’s latest, The Devil Reached Toward the Sky, marks the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the end of WWII.
With “Nexus,” Yuval Noah Harari gives AI the big-history treatment
The historian and bestselling author talks about how intelligence differs from consciousness, why we need more boring politicians, and his post-“Sapiens” fame.
60+ Quotes from The Art of War to Teach You Strategy and Leadership
The Art of War is one of the most influential texts ever put together. Sun Tzu’s military strategy masterpiece has become a widely quoted and cited aspect of life way beyond the battlefield.
The best history podcasts of all time
Whether you're interested in World War II or Ancient Rome, there's a great history podcast on this list to satisfy your curiosity and keep you listening.
Travel to the Middle Ages with these audiobooks and podcasts
The Middle Ages, the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the emergence of the Renaissance, is a fascinating era in world history. Learn more about the medieval period with these insightful audiobooks and can’t-miss podcasts.