Recs if you like Butts: A Backstory...

Niche nonfiction, aka micro-histories!

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microhistory: the intensive historical investigation of a well defined smaller unit of research (such as an event, community, individual or a settlement); it aspires to "ask large questions in small places"

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Microhistories and niche non-fiction to make you go… huh?

Suggestions welcome

Books about one very specific thing throughout history (feel free to leave recs in the comments :) )