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Much of it is outright lies and balderdash. For example, Napoleon looked at history as “a set of lies agreed upon.” Does it matter that he stole most of that line from Voltaire, who suggested, “History is a lie commonly agreed upon?” George Santayana harbored significant doubts about the entire field, telling friends, “History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren’t there.”

Iowa: a land of endless cornfields, friendly neighbors, and wholesome small-town charm. But scratch the surface, and you’ll find a state with a history as dark as its nights are quiet. Beneath the bucolic veneer lies a chilling tapestry of violence, secrets, and crimes that defy explanation. Take the Villisca ax murders of 1912—a nightmarish bloodbath that turned a sleepy town into a scene of unspeakable horror. Eight souls, slaughtered in their beds.

From frontier outpost to industrial titan, from abolitionist stronghold to cultural beacon—Cincinnati’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and rhythm. In this cinematic nonfiction narrative, author Derek Monaghan guides listeners through ten immersive chapters that illuminate the Queen City’s evolution across centuries.

Both an epic history and an intimate family story, a startling account of the lives of Black cops in one Midwestern city. In the wake of the George Floyd protests, a Black police organization in Cleveland called the Black Shield was causing a stir. Officers broke ranks with their fellow cops...

Rediscover the Revolutionary War as a global fight for freedom What does Bunker Hill have in common with a jungle in Central America, a fort in India, and the towering Rock of Gibraltar? The answer—that they were all battlefields in the Revolutionary War—might astonish you. Blending modern...

A self-proclaimed vampire. His harem of “witches.” And the small-town murder that shocked America. When twenty-four-year-old Sydney Loofe disappeared after a Tinder date, the quiet town of Wilber, Nebraska was stunned. Days later, her dismembered body was found scattered across nearby...

In Gather, anthropologist Ashanté M. Reese argues for a new vision of food justice that centers the resilience of Black communities and argues that community nourishment deserves as much consideration as individual health. Highlighting four spaces of gathering—gardens, family reunions, repasts, and protests—Reese offers rich, on-the-ground studies of the places and people who make up the food justice movement.

From colonial outpost to cultural powerhouse, Baltimore’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and raw humanity. In this vivid, cinematic narrative, author Derek Monaghan traces the city’s evolution across ten immersive chapters—exploring its Indigenous foundations, revolutionary fervor, industrial rise, and the fire that reshaped its skyline. Listeners journey through the jazz-soaked avenues of Black excellence, the postwar boom and urban decline, and the hard truths behind The Wire and the 2015 uprising.

COLUMBUS: The Man Who Didn’t Discover America is a clear-eyed biography of one of history’s most mythologized figures. Drawing from primary sources, letters, and eyewitness accounts, this book traces the life and legacy of Christopher Columbus. From his early years in Genoa to his final voyage across the Atlantic. Rather than retelling the story through rose-colored legend, the book offers a grounded account of who Columbus actually was, what he believed, and what happened when he made landfall in the Caribbean.

The Civil War for Beginners audiobook is written in a style and structure that makes listening and immersing yourself in history as enjoyable and captivating as possible. Intense focus on both sides. Many history books have a clear political undertone that influences the reader and distorts history. Our audiobook examines history in a completely neutral and unbiased manner. We look at history as it REALLY was and examine the impact these events have on us today.

From ancient riverbanks to modern skylines, A Brief History of San Antonio traces the soul of one of America’s most storied cities. Author Derek Monaghan guides listeners through ten immersive chapters that blend historical depth with cinematic storytelling—revealing how Indigenous roots, Spanish missions, revolution, and resilience shaped San Antonio’s unique identity.

Discover the remarkable life of Brigham Young... When Joseph Smith was assassinated in 1844, his fledgling religious movement—the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, better known as the Mormon Church—faced a serious threat to its very survival. It was Brigham Young who stepped into the void and ensured that the religion became a successful one. With tens of millions of Mormons all over the world still practicing the faith today, it seems that Brigham Young's efforts have certainly paid off.

In a groundbreaking reassessment of the long Cold War era, historian Gregory A. Daddis argues that ever since the Second World War's fateful conclusion, faith in and fear of war became central to Americans' thinking about the world around them. With war pervading nearly all aspects of American society, an interplay between blind faith and existential fear framed US policymaking and grand strategy, often with tragic results.

In Gold, Guns, and Grizzlies, Jordan Blake Carter takes you through the hilarious, gritty, and often absurd history of the Treasure State. You’ll meet vigilantes who hanged more neighbors than outlaws, homesteaders who discovered optimism is not a substitute for rainfall, and tourists who thought bison were selfie-friendly.

From Soldier to Statesman: The Relentless Rise of Ulysses S. Grant by Jasmine Dyggan is a sweeping, deeply human portrait of one of America’s most misunderstood heroes — a man whose quiet strength, humility, and perseverance reshaped a nation. From humble beginnings in rural Ohio to the highest office in the land, Grant’s journey was marked not by privilege or ambition, but by endurance and integrity.

On March 29, 1863, 12-year-old Frederick Grant, the eldest son of Union Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, arrived at his father’s headquarters at Young’s Point, Louisiana. Grant’s Army of the Tennessee was preparing to move against Vicksburg, Mississippi, and young Fred had no intention of missing out on the adventure. His incredible journey would consume more than three months and would not end until shortly after the surrender of the Confederate bastion on the Fourth of July. Posterity is the beneficiary of the younger Grant’s brief memoir on the subject, which Albert A.

Coal. Oil. Natural gas. This is the incredible story of how hydrocarbons have energized the United States and its people. Hydrocarbons, naturally occurring combinations of mostly hydrogen and carbon atoms with almost limitless uses, are much more than simply “fossil fuels”; they are the lifeblood of modern human civilization. They are central to economic and geopolitical power, even determining the fate of nations and empires. They have played a critical role in U.S. history, and they will be no less important to its future.

One Nation, One People: The USCIS 2025 Civics Test Study Guide (M-1175) is a plain-language textbook that prepares prospective citizens for the civics portion of naturalization. It opens with the U.S. Constitution—its 1787 origins, the Preamble’s promise of self-government, and the separation of powers across the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

From sacred basin to Olympic stage, Salt Lake City has always been a city of paradox—where faith meets frontier, and legacy meets innovation. In this cinematic nonfiction journey, Derek Monaghan traces the city’s evolution across ten vivid chapters, blending historical clarity with emotional depth. Explore the Indigenous roots of the Salt Lake Valley, the arrival of Mormon pioneers, and the tensions of polygamy, railroads, and rebellion. Witness the city’s transformation through mining booms, civil rights movements, and cultural renaissance.

While doing research for his ninth-grade civics class in 1976, Mike Marshall found an article in Time magazine about William Moore, a thirty-five-year-old postman from Binghamton, New York. In 1963, Moore arrived at the Chattanooga bus station from Washington, DC, where he strapped on his protest signs. He planned to walk to the governor's mansion in Jackson, Mississippi, and hand-deliver a letter to Governor Ross Barnett. On the third day of his walk as he pushed his cart through Keener, Alabama, he saw a car parked under a walnut tree, its headlights and motor off.