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Gift Guide: Books for History Lovers

Today we have a special guest post by longtime Brainery teacher Andrew Coletti, author of the blog Pass the Flamingo, all about about ancient food. Andrew has rounded up some of his favorite books for history buffs, and we hope they'll inspire you! 

Here are Andrew's recommendations! 

The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire by Jack Weatherford (2010)

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