11 Absorbing Novels You'd Never Guess Were Historically Accurate
These historical fiction novels don't sacrifice accuracy for style or verve.
11 Riveting Books About Natural Disasters That Will Engross Readers
These gripping books detail the human cost of natural disasters across centuries.
Walter Lord is the Pop Historian All History Lovers Should Read
Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.
11 Books Behind Great War Movies
From non-fiction accounts to novels, books have inspired some of the greatest war films ever made.
7 Fascinating Books About the Pilgrims, from Mayflower to Plymouth and Beyond
On September 16, 1620, the Pilgrims set sail from England... and ignited centuries of historical imagination.
On This Day: The American Flag Was Flown in Battle for the First Time
During a 1777 skirmish in Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware, General William Maxwell ordered the flag be raised.
Explore Centuries of Connection through the History of the USPS
Neither Snow Nor Rain shows how the constitutionally-created service stitches our vast culture together.
How a Movement Grows: 100 Years of the 19th Amendment
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.
The Extraordinary Life of Eugene Bullard, the First African American Military Pilot
After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.
Illuminating Books About the History of Race in America
These enlightening books examine the history and sociology of race.
A Medieval Village Lost to the Tides of Times is Resurfacing
The 13th-century village Fabbriche di Careggine has been underwater since 1946.
The Battle of Belleau Wood was One of WWI's Most Important, Forgotten Battles
The US Marines’ greatest stand came in the final months of World War I.
Outspoken AIDS Activist Larry Kramer Has Passed Away at 84
Kramer was famous—and infamous—for his larger-than-life tactics.
The Secret Feud That Made the Chrysler Building the World's Tallest
On May 26, 1930, the Chrysler Building officially opened, becoming the world's tallest building.
After The Last Dance: Delve into the Definitive MJ Bio
One of sports’ greatest writers took on the G.O.A.T. in Playing for Keeps.
One War Ends, Another Soldiers On: V-E Day 75 Years Later
Continents continued to shift and war went on even as people around the world celebrated.
Roger Moorhouse Reveals Secrets of Everyday Objects in Nazi Germany
We sat down for an interview with the author of The History of the Third Reich in 100 Objects.
12 Escapist Nonfiction Books That Will Spirit You Away
Seeking solace? Find yourself immersed in a wholly different world with these nonfiction reads.
Remembering the Many Lives of Patricia Bosworth
The 86-year-old biographer, actress, and journalist died in April from COVID-19 complications.
On This Day: Robert Ford Shoots Jesse James
A so-called coward made his most infamous move on April 3, 1882.
