ALINA SELYUKH, HOST: Simon Sebag Montefiore's book "The World" investigates the history of humanity through families - the Caesars and Borgias, the Kims and Tudors, Roosevelts and the House of Saud.

On World Book and Copyright Day today, here we share the history and significance of the day and how it is celebrated across the world. Read on to kno ...

Smithsonian's picks for the best history books of 2024 include The Barn, Eden Undone and The Wide Wide Sea. Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary ...

Home/Guides/ 10 Great Books on Aviation History and Beyond Guides If you’re looking for additional context and inspiration into flying, these are the titles for you.

→ “Papyrus” is a lively history of books in the ancient world; From the October 29th 2022 edition. Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents.

MONTEFIORE: Simon Sebag Montefiore - his new book, "The World: A Family History Of Humanity," accompanied by a playlist on Spotify. Thanks so much for being with us. SIMON: Always lovely to talk ...