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Explore Reconstruction's complex legacy as America attempted to rebuild after the Civil War—a period of unprecedented possibility for freed slaves that ultimately fell short, leaving patterns of inequality that continue to shape our nation today.

Miles and Lena explore how Marx's critique of capitalism merged with Lenin's revolutionary strategy, examining its historical impact and surprising relevance to today's inequality and climate crises.

A tragic tale of power, madness, and family betrayal as an aging king divides his kingdom among his daughters.

Two men wait endlessly for Godot, exploring existential themes through absurdist dialogue and tragicomic situations.

A provocative exploration of workplace authoritarianism and how employers wield unchecked power over employees' lives, challenging notions of economic freedom.

A satirical yet poignant exploration of Black identity in America, blending memoir, humor, and social commentary.

A powerful chronicle of the Dust Bowl migration, depicting one family's struggle against poverty and injustice in Depression-era America.

A witty insider's account of Moscow's media elite, blending political turmoil with personal misadventures in Putin's Russia.

Explore your distant relatives Mary and John Surratt's complex roles in Lincoln's assassination conspiracy. From boarding house keeper to papal guard, uncover how ordinary family choices led to extraordinary historical tragedy.

Exploring the causes of war through human nature, state structure, and international anarchy.

A comprehensive, nuanced portrait of Obama's journey from rootless youth to historic presidency, exploring race and ambition in America.

A powerful coming-of-age story exploring family, faith, and freedom in Nigeria through a young girl's eyes.

Divided loyalties, shattered identity: a spy's revolutionary truth about war

A provocative critique of modern identity politics, exploring how social justice movements impact Western society and cultural discourse.

History's greatest conflict through the eyes of its greatest defender.

Five families navigate war, revolution, and history's greatest upheaval.

Rome's democratic collapse warns modern republics: history repeats itself.

Explore how Rousseau challenged Enlightenment thinking by arguing that rational progress corrupts our naturally good state. We examine his revolutionary ideas about human nature, freedom, and the social contract.