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History and Current Events January 2026 |
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| Driven by the Monsoons: Through the Indian Ocean and the Seas of China by Barry CunliffeArchaeologist Barry Cunliffe's sweeping and illuminating history surveys nearly two millennia of Asian history by exploring the role the Indian Ocean played in trade and travel. Try this next: The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World by William Dalrymple. |
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| Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult by Ellen HuetIn her disturbing true crime debut, Bloomberg News reporter Ellen Huet investigates OneTaste, an "orgasmic meditation" wellness company whose promises of women's empowerment belied abusive and cult-like practices; the company's co-founder, Nicole Daedone, was convicted of forced labor conspiracy in June 2025 and currently awaits sentencing. For fans of: Don't Call It a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM by Sarah Berman. |
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| The Greatest Sentence Ever Written by Walter IsaacsonBestselling biographer Walter Isaacson (Steve Jobs) turns his attention to the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence (which begins with "We hold these truths to be self-evident..."), offering a word-by-word breakdown of its significance. Published to coincide with the document's 250th anniversary, this "short, smart analysis" (Kirkus Reviews) will appeal to fans of The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America by Jeffrey Rosen. |
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