Introducing a novel perspective on the study of history, David Christian views the interaction of the natural world with the more recent arrivals in flora & fau

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The pioneering sociologist and author of The Seven Day Circle continues his analysis of time with this fascinating look at history as social construct. Who were

Enter a world of wonder, intrigue, and adventure ... London, 1896. Andrew Harrington’s beloved has been murdered by Jack the Ripper. Claire Haggerty longs to

Popular culture is rife with movies, books, and television shows that address our collective curiosity about what the world was like long ago. From historical d