Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is a book by Yuval Noah Harari, first published in 2011. It explores the history of our species, Homo sapiens, from the emergence of archaic human species in Africa to the present day. Harari takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from history, anthropology, biology, and other fields to provide a comprehensive overview of human history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the cognitive revolution, the agricultural revolution, the rise of empires, the scientific revolution, and the impact of technology on society. Sapiens offers thought-provoking insights into the nature of human existence and the challenges we face in the modern world.