One woman's remarkable journey from a Muslim village in Uzbekistan into the heart of Russia.
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Brings much needed balanced historical perspective to our understanding of a rare crime.
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The end of the Roman empire, as the people really lived it.
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A logical, continuous tradition of women's political thought, that doesn't reflect the male model we've all been taught, is uncovered.
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A lively, nicely crafted tale of wilderness Stone Age life.
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An exploration of the controversies and developments of prehistoric archaeology, and a theory about the origin of religion.
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Note to David Starkey - here's a woman making a difference in Tudor England.
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Yes she was a pope's mistress. She was also a warrior, a politician, and a woman who stood up for herself.
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An edgy romantic comedy featuring the workers in a gay brothel.
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Emotion is the dominant factor in pretty well every decision that we, all human beings, make.
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