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Ilustration of the Great riot at the Astor Place opera house.

The Tragic Origins of MacBeth’s Cursed Reputation

How a violent rivalry led to an over 400-year superstition.

Covers of "Game Over" by Bill Moushey and Robert Dvorchak, "Seven Deadly Sins" by David Walsh, and " The Fall of the House of FIFA" by David Conn

9 Books about the Biggest Sports Scandals in History

These are some fouls you'll never forget....

Books | By Harry Pearson

Illustration of different modes of transportation through history.

9 (Aero)Dynamic Books on the History of Transportation

Explore how we got here and how we’ll get...

Books | By Laurie Hochman

12 Iconic Figures From History to Dress Up as for Halloween

History | By Lola Bosa

The Purdue University Expedition to Find Amelia Earhart’s Plane

History | By Ava Ward

Free History Books to Download in October 2026

Books | By The Archive Staff

7 Insightful Books About the Silk Road

Books | By Archita Mittra

The Cadaver Synod: When the Medieval Church Put a Dead Pope on Trial

History | By Richard Clements

6 Notable Books About the Manhattan Project

Books | By Lola Bosa

The Most Egregious Historical Inaccuracies in TV & Film

History | By Orrin Grey

The Architect of a Century: 10 Frank Lloyd Wright Books

Books | By Laurie Hochman

What Was the New Deal?

History | By Lola Bosa