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7 Surprising Books About Medieval Times

A far more authentic look, beyond the myths.

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Books About the History (and Future) of Oil

The “black gold” of the global economy. 

Books | By Jena Brown
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How Napoleon Changed St. Helena

The story of Napoleon’s exile has been told,...

History | By Richard Clements
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What Was the Scramble for Africa?

History | By Orrin Grey

8 Unexpectedly Interesting History Books 

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The Secret History of the Enigma Machine: What It Was and How We Broke It 

History | By Orrin Grey

12 All-Vibes Period Dramas Like The Tudors

History | By Lola Bosa

14 Revealing Books About Dynastic American Families

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Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers?

History | By Lola Bosa

10 Books About the History of the Ottoman Empire

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The Anarchy: England’s Nineteen-Year Civil War

History | By Richard Clements

Who Was Mary, Queen of Scots?

History | By Lola Bosa

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