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A pioneering work of Ottoman Turkish literature, Prisoner of the Infidels brings the seventeenth-century memoir of Osman Agha of Timişoara—slave, adventurer, and diplomat—into English for the first time. The sweeping story of Osman’s life begins upon his capture and subsequent enslavement during the

In this virtual conversation, acclaimed China expert Roger Garside, author of China Coup: The Great Leap to Freedom, joined UC Press Executive Editor, Reed Malcolm, to discuss how his experiences as a diplomat in China motivated him to write the book and the clear evidence behind the scenario he det

“When I think of the future of the United States, and the history that matters in this country, I often think of Boyle Heights.” —George J. SánchezIn this virtual conversation, acclaimed scholar George Sanchez, author of Boyle Heights: How a Los Angeles Neighborhood Became the Future of American

How did the red flag become the symbol of the global labor movement?As historian Niklas Frykman argues, its origins trace back to mutinies at sea and maritime communities that were founded on a radical egalitarian spirit and an insistence on participatory democracy.In this virtual conversati

Rome in the time of the fourth century was one of dramatic political and religious change. After thousands of years of pagan tradition, Christianity was suddenly the new order. In 311, The Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Heated confrontations saw the Christian establishment legislate

Is there such a thing as a "male biological clock"? What do we really know about men's reproductive health?The answer, accordingly to author Rene Almeling, is surprisingly little. In contrast, the medical specialty of gynecology, focused on women's reproductive health, began over 100 years ago.

Days after taking the White House, Donald Trump signed three executive orders—these authorized the Muslim Ban, the border wall, and ICE raids. These orders would define his administration’s xenophobic, racist, ableist, and patriarchal approach toward non-citizens. By all accounts, he embodies an ant

While many of us might associate archaeology with the pop culture adventure icon Indiana Jones, the truth of the field is just as fascinating and more accessible to all of us. Being an archaeologist is more akin to the common experience of discovering a found artifact in the woods and imagining how

Answering the question "what do ambulance workers do?" might seem like a simple task — they are frontline healthcare workers who help save the lives of the critically injured. But this response doesn't give us the full picture. Josh Seim, sociologist and author of Bandage, Sort, and Hustle: Ambu

Why are the lies fascists tell so significant to their political power? Federico Finchelstein, a world-renowned historian and Professor of History at the New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College, unpacks the answer in his new book A Brief History of Fascist Lies.Finchelstein joined