"In June 2023, Russia destroys the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine and commits an unprecedented ecocide. In response, French philosopher and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy returns to Ukraine to capture Ukraine's deep humanity despite the dire conditions, and a civilian resilience and resistance unlike any other. In Glory to the Heroes, Lévy, along with his codirector Marc Roussel, spends the summer in eastern Ukraine recording for the world a passionate...

A discussion of ancient Roman warfare, looking at camps, weapons and equipment, sea battles, and leaders, and considering the reasons why the Romans were so successful at war.

In this thrilling feminist documentary, indomitable women fight back against the nuclear industry to expose one of the worst cover-ups in U.S. history. RADIOACTIVE: The Women of Three Mile Island is an award-winning film about the 1979 Three Mile Island meltdown the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history and its aftermath. It uncovers the never-before-told stories of four intrepid homemakers who take their local community's case against...

"Learn all about the events that have happened in America, one interesting bit of info at a time and discover important people and places across thousands of years of American history. " -- Back cover.

"The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas, the first principals in the Dance Theatre of Harlem, who traveled the world as highly celebrated stars in their field and whose legacy was erased from history until now. At the height ofthe Civil Rights movement, Lydia Abarça was a Black prima ballerina with a major international dance company-the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She was the first Black ballerina on the cover of Dance...

"A comprehensive fifty-year history of the hip-hop genre, from renowned artist and author of MUSIC IS HISTORY, Questlove"--

The Middle Ages - the period of time in European history that began in the year 550 and ended in 1500 with the Renaissance - has also been called the Medieval or Feudal era. Some consider it the Age of Religion - but to many it's the Dark Ages, a term first coined by Petrarch.

From Paleolithic loincloths to Henry VII's wives wearing underwear on their heads and beyond, this hilarious--and accurate--history of underwear (as comically modeled by chickens), tells the fascinating story of our most private clothing.

"Worst-to-first seasons, second-half reversals, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time biggest comebacks in sports history. Read about Michael Jordan's miraculous return after retirement. Discover more about the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. And don't forget Bethany Hamilton's unmatched return to surfing after a shark attack! With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book will be a surefire...