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microhistories: “how do you even know that??”

by anaconda
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288 books

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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Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous ItemsSalt: A World HistoryDark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human SkinCSI Told You Lies: Giving victims a voice through forensics.
Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous ItemsSalt: A World History

Between a Rock and a Hardcover

by katfish
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35 books

Books on the rocks! All topics geoscience! Geology, paleontology, volcanology, etc.

Recommendations welcome!

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The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate TrophyAnnals of the Former WorldKrakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883Quakeland: On the Road to America's Next Devastating Earthquake
The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate TrophyAnnals of the Former World

TIL: Earth edition

by prehistormic
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38 books

As a climate scientist and paleoclimatologist with a passion for our world and science communication, I wanted to share my recommendations for Earth science books that are informative, engaging, and accessible. I intend to continue updating this list.

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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost WorldThe Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to UsKrakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America's Hurricanes
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost WorldThe Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

not just arbitrary lines

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nonfiction works that deal with maps and cartography, their history, and their impact on our world

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Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World (1) (Politics of Place)A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our MapsThe Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless MapsThis Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters)
Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World (1) (Politics of Place)A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps
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