Grace Felder

Grace is a recent graduate of Kenyon College where she majored in History. When she's not falling down research rabbit holes, she spends her time geeking out about horror movies and listening to ABBA.

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9 Cartography Books to Guide Your Curiosity

Mapping the world was a daunting task that attracted explorers for centuries.

10 Enlightening Books About Little-Known and Hidden History

From an odd use of mummies to the man who survived two atomic bombings.

The 10 Best Books By and About Winston Churchill

The prime minister was also a prolific writer and historian.

11 Enlightening Books About Colonial America

Discover new perspectives on early immigration, colonial cuisine, pirates, and more.

10 Books by Journalists That Illuminate the Past and Present

These authors have covered history in the making.

The Ghost Dance War: A Violent Response to Native American Resistance

An infamous massacre followed a Native American religious revival.

How the Battle of the Coral Sea Set the Stage for the Allied Victory at Midway

The Japanese won the battle, but their advances into the Pacific were halted.

12 Inspiring Books About POWs

These stories remind us that hope can triumph over anything.

8 Immersive Biographical Fiction Books

Check out these takes on some of history’s most interesting figures.

8 Compelling New History Books

Check out these latest insights into the past.

16 Movies That Actually Get History (Mostly) Right

These compelling films know their facts.

Political Satirist P. J. O’Rourke Has Died at Age 74

The Parliament of Whores author could make anyone laugh regardless of political affiliation.

Heinrich Schliemann and the Controversial Discovery of Ancient Troy

Was he a pioneer of archaeology or a con man who got lucky?

6 Moments in Sports History That Went Beyond the Game

Unforgettable instances in which sports changed the world.