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Brought to you by Penguin. In very recent times humanity has learnt a vast amount about the universe, the past, and itself. But through our remarkable successes in acquiring knowledge we have learned how much we have yet to learn: the science we have, for example, addresses just 5% of the...

Frederick Jackson Turner stands out as one of the most influential historians in the United States, renowned for his groundbreaking frontier thesis. This compelling theory posits that American democracy was significantly shaped by the presence of an undeveloped frontier from the nations founding until the 1880s. Turner introduced his ideas in the seminal essay The Significance of the Frontier in American History, published just three years after the frontier was officially closed in 1890. He continued to expand upon the frontier thesis, exploring themes such as sectionalism and the Midwests ...

While countless books focus on the men who shaped American history, the contributions of women are equally remarkable and often overlooked. This compelling collection features mini-biographies of women from diverse backgrounds and eras, each chapter unveiling the unique stories of those who comforted, fought, nurtured, and transformed their communities. Join us as we explore the unsung heroines of the American frontier. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

Together, we explore the history of space exploration, highlighting the people who made it happen and the incredible stories that unfolded as humanity took its first steps into the cosmos.