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The Ten Best History Books of 2025

Our favorite titles of the year resurrect overlooked histories and examine how the United States ended up where it is today ...
In a bold new history, Sven Beckert traces the origins of our modern economy, from global port cities to the halls of power.
Fred Armisen as Sigmund Freud in History of the World Part 2 Image via Hulu Legendary director, writer, producer, and actor Mel Brooks may be ninety-six years old, but not even his age could ...
NEW YORK (AP) — It is still good to be the king. Forty years after the release of his beloved "History of the World, Part I," Mel Brooks has a sequel in the works. The 95-year-old show business giant ...
We've waited over four decades for History of the World, Part II, so don't let some trivial streaming paywall keep you from watching the Mel Brooks sequel. Here's a hack for binge-watching the ...
Based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name, this new Fox Nation series features six episodes hosted by Dan Aykroyd behind the bar as he serves up drinks and history lessons to a ...
Gardens have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years, serving as places of beauty, relaxation, and ...
Hayley (they/them pronouns) is a non-binary writer based in Brooklyn. They mostly write for the theater, but love pop culture and history. You can probably find them following Coldplay on tour if they ...
A joint production of the Inis Nua and Tiny Dynamite theatre companies, the Ian Kershaw play is warm holiday entertainment ...
All game matches and locations have been revealed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Tournament. Here’s when and where USA ...