Catherine Phelan

On September 16, 1620, the Pilgrims set sail from England... and ignited centuries of historical imagination.

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During a 1777 skirmish in Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware, General William Maxwell ordered the flag be raised.

Neither Snow Nor Rain shows how the constitutionally-created service stitches our vast culture together.

On its 100th anniversary, we revisit the coalitions built in search of women's suffrage, and the struggles that continued after the passing of the suffrage amendment.

After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.

These enlightening books examine the history and sociology of race.

The 13th-century village Fabbriche di Careggine has been underwater since 1946.

The US Marines’ greatest stand came in the final months of World War I.

Kramer was famous—and infamous—for his larger-than-life tactics.

On May 26, 1930, the Chrysler Building officially opened, becoming the world's tallest building.

One of sports’ greatest writers took on the G.O.A.T. in Playing for Keeps.

Continents continued to shift and war went on even as people around the world celebrated.

We sat down for an interview with the author of The History of the Third Reich in 100 Objects.

Seeking solace? Find yourself immersed in a wholly different world with these nonfiction reads.

The 86-year-old biographer, actress, and journalist died in April from COVID-19 complications.

A so-called coward made his most infamous move on April 3, 1882.

Found yourself with an abundance of time? These series have you covered.

Thanks to the advances of modern medicine, coronavirus shouldn't join their ranks.

Greyhound, written by and starring Tom Hanks, is coming this June.