Margaret Brecknell
Margaret is a British freelance writer with a passion for history, sport and cats. After graduating from Manchester University further back than she cares to mention, she worked in stockbroking for many years. Now focusing on writing, her work has appeared in a wide range of different publications and her first local history book was published last year.
The History of Churchill and the "V" Sign
The “V for Victory” campaign was introduced by the Allies to boost wartime morale.
From Alexander the Great to Marie Curie, Here Are the Best Biographies and Memoirs of 2024
Over the past year, these books stood out.
What Was the Counter-Reformation?
The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation played an important role in European history.
The Mysterious Wartime Disappearance Of Music Icon Glenn Miller
The trombone player and conductor led one of the most successful bands of his era before he vanished.
Churchill and the Presidents: An Enduring Alliance
From 1900 to the postwar years, Churchill was acquainted with 11 US presidents.
8 Bittersweet Books About Armistice Day
With World War I's end came a reckoning and a chance to rebuild.
The Best Illustrated History Books
Discover unique illustrations, photographs, maps, and more.
8 New History Books Coming This Fall
Autumn 2024 has a great selection.
The Sinking of the Tudor Warship Mary Rose
The 16th-century ship was salvaged in 1982.
10 Pulitzer Prize-Winning History Books
Don't miss these exceptional reads.
9 Eye-Opening Books About Education
From the Lexington School for the Deaf to the evolution of American universities.
10 Beach Reads for History Buffs
Light-hearted, entertaining books await.
These Dee Brown Books Are Brimming With Rich Historical Detail
He had a passion for the American West.
8 Books About Art Mysteries and Cons
From missing masterpieces to famous forgeries, art crime has a long history.
8 of the Best History Audiobooks You Can Listen to Right Now
We've narrowed down our top picks.
Amy Robsart and the Shadow of Suspicion Over Queen Elizabeth I
Was the queen somehow involved in her death?
12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City
Explore each unique borough, from past to present.
Hiroo Onoda, the Japanese Soldier Who Surrendered Decades After WWII Ended
He was in hiding until 1974.
The Insidious Aims of the Nazis' Operation Bernhard
They had a secret plan to forge British bank notes.
8 History Books From Women's Perspectives
From the ancient world to World War II, explore new points of view.
