Recs if you like When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt...
Get those hands dirty: archaeology, soil and earth
WHAT LIES BENEATH US LIES BEFORE US
Books about digging, the ground we walk on and the stories buried underneath our feet. From dinosaurs / paleontology, anthropology, ancient history, archaeology to the soil and geology and all its wonders. Non-fiction only
Ologies Podcast Suggestions
Ologies is a weekly science podcast hosted by Alie Ward. Each episode, Ward interviews an expert from a distinct scientific field.
This unofficial list contains book suggestions made by the host or by her guests. I avoided extremely technical books or papers. Currently from episode 1 to 525 More details on these books and their associated episodes in my ever evolving spreadsheet.
In the spreadsheet there are also books not found on Goodreads and general book recommendations (like the entire bibliography of a specific author or group of people)
Non-western culture and history
Culture and history outside of the "western world". Recommendations welcome! :)
Egyptomania
Alexa, play Cleopatra by Weezer.
A collection of texts inspired by my childhood (and adult -- let's be honest) hyperfixation. Subjects cover the history of and our obsession with ancient Egypt.
Recommendations welcome. Except for anything by Zahi Hawass; he can suck eggs.
⚔️ Rise, Sisters - Female Rage and Power
Books about feminine power and rage. Inspiring, enraging, validating. Let us rise, my sisters.
History Through A Female Lens
The majority of history has been, and still is, written by men. Even when men write about women in history, they often get it wrong, distort the truth to fit moral or political narratives, or just plain have no idea what the female experience is so they miss what’s actually important.
Here is a list of some of history written by female authors, who are looking at history through their female gaze - not through the lense of what men have decided is history.
Suggestions welcome!
Ancient Women
A list of phenomenal books I've either read or that are on my TBR that focus on women or the experiences of women across different ancient societies
Womens’ Micro-Histories
Nonfiction micro-histories that focus on aspects of women’s history. Trying to diversify this list so any suggestions are appreciated
World History: Mistakes of the past and lessons for the future
A little non-fiction list to capture the histories of humans, the mistakes we've made, and lessons to take into the future. Looking to grow it so open to suggestions!
Early Civilization Non-Fiction
God-Tier Books
These are my God Tier, Six Stars, Absolute Favourites, Certified Bangers
Books for Women's History Month
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