We’re as much the products of the books we read as we are of the times we live in. The 20 books in the list below certainly ...

As church bells chime and peal the New Year, historians say the looting of more than 150,000 bells during World War II left ...

The Genocidal Prelude: In 1915, the Russian Empire utilized Jews as a military scapegoat, deporting 600,000 Jews from ...

FILIPINO and Portuguese scholars gathered for a full-day academic event showcasing publications on Philippine history and the ...

The domains of the Habsburgs formed a political and cultural patchwork that would come under increasing strain.

Flexible hours, being your own boss, fresh air and views of Notre Dame — it’s a job with a lot going for it. Paris’ bouquinistes have been a fixture along the banks of the Seine for some 500 years and ...

As a not too gross generalization, most Israeli Jews are animated by a particularistic ethos. Simply put, this is an ethic rooted in Jewish peoplehood, survival, and the country’s unique circumstances ...

In “Captives and Companions,” Justin Marozzi traces the stories of the eunuchs, harem women and forced laborers who ...

Mallorca has been a popular destination for decades, thanks to the Spanish island’s size, sun, and astonishing natural beauty ...

The Harvard professor provides a ceaseless flow of startling details in this exhaustively researched, 1000-year account ...

Susan Boynton looks at this, along with bibliophilia, libraries, and the study of medieval liturgy in her new book.

From psychological thrillers to politics and Dolly Parton – this week’s books have something for every reader. FICTION PICK ...