Títulos em História

The Great Bookie Robbery takes listeners inside one of Australia's most fascinating criminal cases, revealing how ordinary people planned and executed an extraordinary crime. David Stone's exhaustive research and compelling narrative style bring to life the gang members, their victims, and the detectives who hunted them, creating a page-turning account of ambition, ingenuity, and inevitable betrayal.

The Seven Society stands as the most enigmatic and enduring secret organization within the University of Virginia. While many collegiate secret societies across the United States, such as Yale’s Skull and Bones or Princeton’s Ivy Club, have allowed their histories to be parsed through public records or published memoirs, the Seven Society remains shielded by a veil of strict anonymity and profound silence.

Baseado em um diário de guerra real, um relato emocionante sobre coragem, memória e resistência. Poucos lembram que, durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, jovens brasileiros foram lançados ao front europeu para lutar uma guerra que parecia distante, mas que transformaria para sempre suas vidas. E a cobra fumou revela os bastidores dessa epopeia nacional esquecida por meio das memórias vívidas de um pracinha, registradas em seu diário e transformadas em crônicas de guerra.

This is Jack's story, told through over 100 letters he wrote home, his 1995 recollections after 50 years of silence, and the after-action reports that documented every day of the battle.

Most of what the average person knows about the Vietnam War is gleaned from movies, TV dramas, documentaries and autobiographical memoirs. The vast majority of those revolve around the experiences of infantrymen and pilots. What everybody doesn't know is that Less than 20% of the guys in Vietnam were either an infantryman or a pilot. In a war without front lines, anyone with boots on the ground could and did find themselves in mortal danger in the blink of an eye. The forgotten 80% of Vietnam vets have ALL kinds of stories to tell even if they're not always 'war' stories, per se.

In Eleven Principles of Success, William Welch unites two of history's greatest thinkers to reveal how true success arises from mastering both strategy and compassion. Drawing from ancient Chinese military wisdom and modern psychology, Welch distills their insights into eleven actionable principles that empower listeners to lead, influence, and succeed in any arena, without sacrificing integrity or humanity.

Exemption of Ra is not a spiritual guide, a belief system, or a work of metaphor. It is a forensic restoration of how human orientation to reality was disrupted, regulated, and redirected through language, posture, sound, and authority.

In the hallowed halls of academia, where tradition and mystery often intertwine, few organizations have maintained such a steadfast commitment to secrecy and social advocacy as the LSV society at the University of Missouri. Founded in 1908, this elusive sisterhood emerged during a period of significant social upheaval, providing a clandestine platform for women to challenge the patriarchal structures of higher education.

Deep in the Louisiana bayou, where Spanish moss drapes ancient cypress trees and mist rises from dark waters, a creature stalks the night. Neither fully wolf nor man, the rougarou has haunted Cajun Country for over two centuries—but this is no Hollywood monster story.

The history of the Yale University landscape is often characterized by its Gothic spires and the cloistered nature of its senior societies; however, few organizations occupy a space as unique as the Aurelian Honor Society. Established in 1910, the society was born from a desire to bridge the gap between the disparate factions of the student body, specifically within the Sheffield Scientific School.

In the dense fabric of American history, the Rollin's Society re-mains one of the most enigmatic organizations to have navigated the shadows of political and social upheaval. While often mistaken for contemporary fraternal orders or civic clubs, this clandestine circle operated with a level of intentionality that bridged the gap between radical Reconstructionist activism and esoteric philosophy.

In 1911, Hermann Hesse sailed through southeastern Asian waters on a trip that would define much of his later writing. Hesse brings his unique eye to scenes such as adventures in a rickshaw, watching foreign theater performances, exploring strange floating cities on stilts, and luxuriating in...

"La Inquisición [ya] solo existe en los libros de historia y en los museos; sus huellas institucionales quedan como evidencia en las ruinas de los antiguos espacios que utilizó; sus quemaderos ya no están y las diferentes realidades culturales, sexuales e ideológicas se mantienen vivas en medio de una lucha universal por el reconocimiento de su valía.

Sie sind literarische Legenden. Adrienne Monnier und Sylvia Beach haben mit ihren benachbarten Buchhandlungen über Jahrzehnte das literarische Paris geprägt. Doch 1940, mit der deutschen Besatzung, ändert sich auch für sie alles. Aus der literarischen Oase im Herzen der Stadt wird ein Zufluchtsort für deutsch-jüdische Exilanten und ein Ort des Widerstands. Uwe Neumahr erzählt in seinem bewegenden Buch die Geschichte dieses großen Paares und ihrer Freunde.

Throughout history, African-American women have played a vital and often overlooked role in both the suffrage and civil rights movements in the United States. For more than two centuries, they have stood at the intersection of two monumental struggles, racial equality and women’s rights, refusing to be excluded from either. Their contributions were integral to the very structure and progress of each movement.

An anthology of the Vietnam Era, When It Was Saigon is a book of short accounts of different veterans. It possesses the power of the personal touch as told by some who served during the Vietnam War Era in the 60’s and 70’s. This singular collection is nothing less than a personalized record of those who experienced military duty during an unpopular war. Each narrative is a heart song of the times.

During the Cold War, the most decisive battles were often the ones no one ever saw. While missiles stood on alert and submarines prowled the oceans, a quieter war unfolded beneath the surface, fought with patience, engineering brilliance, and extraordinary nerve. Operation Ivy Bells was one of the boldest operations of that hidden conflict, a mission so audacious that its success depended entirely on remaining invisible.

Compagnons ordinaires de la vie courante, les 40 objets rassemblés dans ce livre sont devenus des acteurs de premier plan ou des symboles d'événements historiques et font désormais partie de notre héritage collectif. Chacun d'eux raconte l'Histoire. Guillaume Dessaix a constitué ce musée inédit qui vous en apprendra beaucoup sur le destin surprenant de 40 objets iconiques : le rouet de Gandhi, le tailleur de Jackie Kennedy, la lettre de Jack l'Éventreur, la balle qui a failli tuer Jean-Paul II...

First published in 1916, Pop Corn Recipes by Mary Hamilton Talbott is a fascinating glimpse into early 20th century American home cooking—when popcorn was valued not merely as a treat, but as a versatile and nourishing staple.

The Man I Have Become: Rising Above the Pain is a deeply personal memoir that chronicles Marvin's journey through hardship, healing, and self-discovery. From the scars of childhood trauma to the intense discipline of military life, Marvin's path has been defined by perseverance in the face of adversity. Throughout his life, he has faced betrayal, struggled with PTSD, and endured the emotional toll of failed marriages.