The Rest Is Noise
An exploration of 20th-century classical music’s history and cultural impact.
Cultural History
Selfie
An insightful journey through the cultural and psychological landscapes of narcissism.
Queen of Fashion
Marie Antoinette’s fashion choices as political statements during the French Revolution.
This Is Your Mind on Plants
A deep dive into humans’ complex bond with opium, caffeine, and mescaline.
The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry
An exploration of America’s rich poetic landscape over a century, curated by Rita Dove.
Holy Sh*t
An insightful journey into the colorful world of swearing and its societal roots.