Catherine Phelan

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.

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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.

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

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

Individual collectives were able to organize themselves into a serious threat against the Vichy government and German forces.

From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books examine the tragedies of the Holocaust.

Our writers share the best history books of 2019.

This man went from an unwilling, pacifist draftee to Sergeant York, military hero and legend.

Rediscover what America has meant from 1776 to the modern day.

December 7 may be a date which will live in infamy, but in June 1942, the tides turned.