Religion permeated every aspect of medieval life, and Hannah’s relationship with the Church was multifaceted. On one hand, she was a devout Christian, regularly attending mass and participating in religious festivals. On the other hand, her work as a healer sometimes put her at odds with eccle

The medieval period, often called the Middle Ages, spanning roughly from the 5th to the late 15th century, was a time of immense social, political, and religious upheaval. It was an era defined by feudalism, the power of the Church, chivalry, and the slow emergence of nation-states. Amidst this back

This harrowing account reveals the lives of young women factory workers in the early 20th century who were exposed to radium in luminous paint factories. Their fight for justice changed workplace safety laws forever. Why read it this summer? It’s a compelling mixture of social history, sci

While not a traditional history book, Wilkerson’s Caste investigates how social hierarchies and systemic inequalities have been embedded in societies across history, especially in the U.S., India, and Nazi Germany. The book combines historical analysis with powerful storytelling to explain how