From fleeing the Liberian civil war to selling pot brownies in San Francisco, the finalists for the 2021 National Book Critics Circle award for the best autobiography offer five vivid life stories, told expertly. Critic, broadcaster and authorMarion Winiktalks us through the brilliant memoirs that...
For Honoris another game that lets you dive right into the thick of battle. It’s thrilling to get up close and personal with your enemies, swinging your weapon and fighting for glory. Just like in movies about ancient warriors, you’ll feel the rush of combat and the satisfaction of a...
King Henry V must navigate treacherous political waters while waging war against France in an attempt to solidify his reign. Based on Shakespeare's famous histories, this masterful adaptation boasts engrossing performances and stunning visuals that bring this classic tale to life for modern audiences...
Author Esther Perel believes it is, but she thinks we can only generate sexual excitement by reassessing modern ideals around commitment and better understanding how our personal histories affect our behavior in the bedroom. If we can do this, we’ll fuel our relationships with the mystery and ...
Featuring over 210 titles, our list spans diverse genres, histories, and world cultures, striking a delicate balance between entertainment and education. Each entry promises not justa fascinating story, but an immersive experience that will stay with your young adult, fostering their em...
The truth, Grinspan adds, is that the system has never “fully worked, but also [that it] isn’t evil and the end of the world.” The curator’s latest book,Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force That Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War, tells the stirring story of theWide Awakes, a...
FromJeanne Vertefeuille, a typist-turned-investigator who exposed the mostdamaging molein CIA history, toHeidi August, who witnessed the 1969 coup in Libya and the Cambodian Civil War firsthand,The Sisterhoodshows how “women made contributions not despite their gender but because of it, using th...
history. “Powerful Partnerships: Civil War-Era Couples” sheds light on the stories and faces of five couples whose work and lives shaped the nation around them during tumultuous times. Featuring photography by the iconic Mathew Brady Studio, the exhibition introduces visitors to the exploits of ...
Buster Keaton’s silent Civil War comedy has some fun physical gags and impressive setpieces for early Hollywood, including a train wreck where they actually crashed a train into a river from a burning bridge. Tubi Amazon Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3 Strangers on a Train (1951) This...
Set during the civil war period of 16th-century Japan it follows the lives of two peasants who go in search of a better life while their friend dreams of becoming a samurai. It’s based on a book from the 18th century. 20. Mifune: The Last Samurai (2015) ...