Catherine Phelan

Explore the world on foot—or from the comfort of your reading chair.

Discover April's best.

Need help shopping for a history buff? These holiday gift ideas are sure to delight.

30 medics, nurses, and airmen found themselves trapped for over two months.

These stories of overcoming challenges and prejudices will make any reader think fondly of their school days—past, present or future.

Historian Geoffrey Parker explores how global cooling caused famine, war, and economic collapse in the 1600s.

Their preservation below the surface allows visitors a look back in time...

After months of conflict, Allied forces forced German troops to retreat from Rome on June 5, 1944.

We look to the colony's origins to understand its revolutionary mindset.

This minor battle led to major strategic victory for the rebelling colonists in the first months of the Revolutionary War.

History comes alive in these fascinating biopics.

The balance of power in Europe was at stake throughout the 13-year conflict.

Steven Pressfield's latest historical novel investigates the years after the death of Jesus.

These fascinating biographies deserve a spot on your must-read list.

Dive into the world of cinema, where art and technology meet.

From great triumphs to continuing struggles, learn more about African American history with these books.

Over 90 years after his birth, we look back on King's legacy with these vital reads.

2021 looks brighter already.

This year's finest biographies brought fresh insight to previously trodden lives and uncovered those that history has forgotten.

Dad's always gifted three copies of the latest history bestseller? Try these recommendations to find him something new.