History Great Minds

Best-selling historian and philosopher Will Durant devoted his entire life to studying the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. Here is a summation of Durant's work, as he presents the best of world history. Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events in simple and exciting terms, it is a concise liberal arts education.

Mescaline, LSD, and psilocybin mushrooms. There’s been a lot of discussion in the medical world lately about the potential benefits of these and other drugs for certain medical conditions, such as anxiety and depression. As we consider the place of psychedelics in the future, we can draw insight and guidance from the history of how psychedelics have been described, sought after, applied, and prohibited over the centuries. Erika Dyck, professor of history at the University of Saskatchewan, introduces you to the world of hallucinogens.

Master leadership strategy and military history by uncovering how outnumbered commanders outsmarted superior foes. Perfect for a focused commute, this intense narrative drops you directly into chaotic battlefields and high-stakes war rooms. Watch brilliant, underdog tacticians turn absolute...

A timely exploration of the life and work of world-changing thinkers—from Adam Smith to John Maynard Keynes—and how their ideas would solve the great economic problems we face today. Acclaimed economist and BBC broadcaster Linda Yueh profiles the great economic minds who focused on the big...

Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? Was Frank Lloyd Wright a narcissist? In this surprising, inventive, and meticulously researched look at the evolution of mental health, acclaimed health and science journalist Claudia Kalb gives listeners a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture.

Witness the tragic romantic disasters of history's sharpest thinkers when grand philosophy meets intimate heartbreak. From ancient Athens to modern Europe, this evocative journey explores the painful dissonance between what geniuses taught about desire and how they loved. Whether you are...

The New England Masterworks Collection gathers ten works connected with New England life, literature, history, reform, and imagination.

Experience a gripping Scientific Revolution biography where restless minds shattered dogma to invent modern reason. Perfect for an insightful morning commute, this intellectual journey transports you to the candlelit studies and hostile courtrooms of early modern Europe. Witness the precise...