History
Bring back election cake! And other lessons learned from “Living Constitutionally”
Humorist and bestselling author A.J. Jacobs committed to a year of 18th-century living to better understand the U.S. Constitution and how we the people can restore our duty to the common good.
Crack history’s most fascinating cases with these true crime listens
A blend of historical nonfiction and engrossing true crime, these listens are as complex and captivating as any contemporary deep dive.
"An Unfinished Love Story" is Doris Kearns Goodwin’s most personal history yet
Part memoir of the 1960s, part biography of her husband, the Pulitzer winner’s latest is a self-narrated audio treasure including archival recordings and guest starring Bryan Cranston.
Experience the sounds, scandals, and speakeasies of the Prohibition Era
Explore this fascinating moment in American history through works of fiction and nonfiction alike.
Editors Select: February 2024
14 editors, 14 new listens—from fiction to memoirs to thrillers, check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
The best audiobooks about JFK and the assassination that rocked the world
Sixty years after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, these audiobooks and podcasts are essential listening for understanding the life and death of the 35th president.
En garde! The 10 best listens about Napoleon
Ahead of a thrilling new biopic by Ridley Scott, we recommend the top audiobooks and podcasts on the Corsican upstart turned French emperor.
Eliot Schrefer unravels his fascination with the real-life "Charming Young Man"
The author shares how a breakup and a painting inspired his historical novel about a little-known 1890s French pianist and his relationship with Marcel Proust.
What do our pockets tell us about human behavior?
In her new micro-history, dress history expert Hannah Carlson explores the surprisingly controversial history of this facet of fashion.
True crime and history sagas for fans of "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Looking for more thoughtful takes on American history through the lens of crime and systemic injustice? These 10 nonfic gems strike similar chords to David Grann's National Book Award finalist.
Take a bite out of the Big Apple with the best nonfiction about New York
The city that never sleeps has no shortage of stories to tell. We picked 20 of the best listens about NYC, from fascinating histories and evocative memoirs to incisive works of cultural criticism, to hear now.
Donovan X. Ramsey explodes the persistent myths of the crack era
Told through the lens of four individuals, "When Crack Was King" is a kaleidoscopic history of the diverse impacts of the war on drugs.