Catherine Phelan
Catherine is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor. Running The Archive has given her a great excuse to keep reading any biography she can get her hands on. Catherine also runs Creepy Crate, a subscription box for the spooky at heart. When not watching horror movies or reading the latest N.K. Jemisin novel, you can find her in the stacks of the Housing Works bookstore or at the nearest park.
The Romanov Family Beyond the Royal Tragedy: 7 Facts You May Not Know
The Romanovs' historical relevance goes far beyond a midnight execution.
Punk Rock and Politics Collide in 1970s East Germany
Punks destroyed their jeans, their shirts...and the power structures that surrounded them.
10 Back-to-School Books That Will Inspire Readers of All Ages
These stories of overcoming challenges and prejudices will make any reader think fondly of their school days—past, present or future.
Rediscover Mary Renault, Queen of Ancient Historical Fiction
Renault set a high standard for accuracy and feeling in historical fiction.
In A Time of Great Division, Dan Rather Investigates What Unites Us
A primetime news anchor reinvents himself for the modern world and calls all Americans to remember what brings us together.
WWII's Siege of Leningrad Was One of History's Most Destructive
The 872-day siege by German forces failed to capture Leningrad, but left immense devastation in its wake.
8 Facts About Genghis Khan That May Surprise You
The leader of the Mongol Empire caused great change across the world.
50+ Historical Fiction Books That Will Take You Around the World
These reads are transporting.
How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
20 Great Biopics Streaming on Netflix and Beyond
History comes alive in these fascinating biopics.
9 Little-Known Facts About the History of Memorial Day
Trace the history of America's national day of remembrance.
20 Influential Women in History You Need to Know About
Their influence and contributions are impossible to ignore.
Beyond the Podcast: 10 Great Courses for Every History Buff
Explore the world’s greatest history lessons from your smartphone.
16 Travel Books That Will Feed Your Wanderlust
Explore the world on foot—or from the comfort of your reading chair.
The 14 Most Beautiful Underground Caves Anyone Can Visit
Venture below the surface for our planet's most spectacular views.
On This Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Was Assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee
The leader of the Civil Rights Movement was 39.
On This Day: Sidney Poitier Was Born
The iconic African-American actor turns 91 today.
Rosa Parks, Civil Rights Activist, Was Born on February 4, 1913
The woman who sparked the Montgomery bus boycotts was born in Tuskegee.
Clotilda, Final Slave Ship to the United States, May Have Just Been Found off the Coast of Alabama
The schooner, lost since 1860, is the last confirmed ship that brought captives from Africa to the United States.
On This Day: Charles Darwin Publishes On the Origin of Species
The groundbreaking work changed scientific study forever.
