Americas

Discover the book that inspired Tom DeLonge's new sci-fi epic Time Rider, Peter Levenda's Sinister Forces returns in a special Twentieth Anniversary Deluxe Edition, uniting all three chilling volumes in one collector's release. In Sinister Forces, Levenda uncovers hidden threads of American...

"A propulsive recap of a fascinating case." —Publishers Weekly "This is, hands down, one of the best works of crime nonfiction to hit shelves in years." —Booklist In January 2022, a Boston police officer turned up dead in the snow, seemingly a victim of a simple hit-and-run. But Officer John...

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and human-narrated by Matthew Schmitz. Curious Punishments of Bygone Days by Alice Morse Earle is a fascinating historical survey of the unusual, often humiliating punishments once used in colonial and early American communities. Drawing on court records, town histories, diaries, and other period sources, Earle describes devices and penalties such as the stocks, pillory, whipping post, ducking stool, branding, public cages, scarlet letters, and other forms of corporal punishment and public disgrace.

Hot Type The Magnificent Machine that Gave Birth to Mass Media and Drove Mark Twain Mad Written and read by Jeff Jarvis Hot Type is the epic story of the magnificent 19th-century machine that rendered Gutenberg’s movable type obsolete and opened the portal to the long century of mass media...

The story of young advertising executive and his trials and tribulations as he was promoted through the ranks, which landed him in New York City. The pinnacle of advertising in the modern day.

An updated, penetrating, and balanced analysis of one of the most contentious issues in America today, offering a historically informed portrait of immigration. Americans have come from every corner of the globe, and they have been brought together by a variety of historical processes—conquest...

Shatter Hollywood myths with the gritty historical reality of the working-class cowboys who built the American West. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this immersive deep dive reveals a harsh landscape where fourteen-hour days, sore muscles, and unforgiving weather replaced polished...

Uncover the epic history and ancient engineering of a massive empire built entirely on a volatile lake. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the pre-Aztec Valley of Mexico. Experience the awe-inspiring rise of a civilization that turned deadly...

Uncover the awe-inspiring history and indigenous engineering of a sacred empire carved directly into the Andean mountains. Perfect for your morning commute or an immersive weekend escape, this atmospheric narrative transports you to a harsh, breathtaking landscape. Feel the thin air in your...

A tense, powerful, grand account of one of the most daring exploits of World War II. On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected troops from the elite U.S. Army 6th Ranger Battalion slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty miles in an attempt to rescue 513 American...

Face the ultimate historical survival test in a gritty, immersive journey that drops you directly into early America. Satisfy your historical curiosity during your daily commute with a tense, atmospheric adventure where every split-second choice determines whether you eat, freeze, or fall victim...

Escape into a thrilling historical survival challenge where you must survive twenty-four hours in an ancient Maya city. You aren't just observing the past from a distance; you are thrust directly into the humid, smoke-filled plazas of the Classic period. This cinematic audio experience is the...

Step into the sensory world of ancient culinary history and discover how indigenous foodways powered a mighty empire. Experience the sights, sounds, and smoky aromas of a high Andean dawn, where harsh mountain elements demanded unparalleled agricultural ingenuity. Perfect for your daily commute...

Step through the swinging doors of an 1800s frontier saloon for a gritty, immersive journey into American West history. Perfect for an engaging commute, this atmospheric historical nonfiction transports you directly into the sting of cigar smoke and the glow of lamplight. Leave the modern world...

Tony’s story has resonated far beyond the firehouse—he was even featured as a guest on the popular podcast “This Past Weekend with Theo Von,” where his unforgettable stories captivated millions of listeners. In this gripping and occasionally scandalous memoir, veteran New York City firefighter Tony Bonfiglio takes listeners on a remarkable journey through his 21-year career, offering a raw and unfiltered look at life on the frontlines of one of the world's most dangerous professions.

Step into the gritty reality of American frontier history with a funny, foul-smelling tour of 19th-century sanitation. Perfect for an entertaining daily commute, this vivid journey shatters the cinematic fantasy of spotless stetsons to reveal the sweat, sewage, and survival tactics of actual...

Experience the visceral medical history of the Old West, where a simple toothache became a brutal fight for survival. Perfect for a gripping commute, this immersive narrative nonfiction journey trades famous gunfights for the terrifying reality of frontier dentistry. Whether winding down for the...

Step into an atmospheric historical journey and experience the relentless daily survival of an 18th-century homesteader. This grounding day-in-the-life narrative transports you from the first freezing breath of predawn to the comforting warmth of the evening hearth. Perfect for a reflective...

Uncover the turbulent history of indigenous rebellion and Andean empires in this epic journey across South America. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping narrative transports you from windswept altiplanos to dense lowland forests. Witness how a rugged, landlocked territory became a...

Discover how a rough liquor born from sugar waste fueled Caribbean pirates and financed global maritime empires. Perfect for a long commute or a relaxing evening wind-down, this gripping narrative history reveals the dark, thrilling past swirling inside your glass. From ancient Asian sugarcane...

Explore deep ecological history to uncover the turbulent past and urgent fight for our planet's greatest rainforest. Perfect for an educational commute or mindful listening, this atmospheric narrative plunges you into a vast living ecosystem where trees summon their own rain and ancient waters...

For five centuries we have told ourselves a flattering story: that the peoples who lived along the Great Lakes and across the Canadian Shield were simple, and that the newcomers who arrived by ship were advanced. This book takes that story apart, gently and completely. Every society that has ever lasted had to solve the same short list of problems. It had to feed its people, keep them warm, bring them clean water, move them across distance, remember its laws, defend its homes, settle its quarrels, and teach its children who they were.

Discover how grassroots activists shattered segregation and shaped American history through quiet acts of daily defiance. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this deeply empowering narrative shifts the spotlight to the true engines of social justice. Experience the tense, gripping...

Every modern title deed is born from a gripping historical conflict over wealth, systemic inequality, and sheer power. Perfect for focused educational listening, this thought-provoking non-fiction narrative explores how land ownership became humanity's most explosive social construct. From...

Discover how a righteous moral crusade accidentally forged the brutal, true crime underworld of American organized crime. This suspenseful historical deep-dive transports you into smoky saloons, underground speakeasies, and corrupt city halls where bootleggers built ruthless empires. Perfect for...