The Courageous Acts of Resistance That Led to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
In January of 1943, Warsaw Ghetto inmates began defying their German enemies—and sparked a widespread hunger for resistance.
Day of Infamy: Inside the Destruction of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor
Historian Walter Lord recounts the bombing of major U.S. battleships and the heroics of the men on board.
American Traitors: The Best Friends Who Sold Secrets to Soviet Russia
Meet two hard-partying geniuses that became Cold War operatives.
Black Tuesday: 1929's Stock Market Crash Signaled the Great Depression's Start
The Day the Bubble Burst examines one of the greatest financial disasters—the 1929 stock market crash—through the eyes of those involved.
8 Essential Texts About Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic Wars
Dive into some of history's greatest battles and the life of one its most famous generals.
13 Remarkable Books About the Great Depression
Fascinating stories of courage, corruption, and change emerged from the darkest period of the 20th century.
"Villainous Perfidy": Benedict Arnold's Betrayal of George Washington
James Thomas Flexner examines how Benedict Arnold's defection shaped George Washington's future.
13 Books That Explore the History of World Religions
Discover the history behind the religions that have shaped humanity.
10 Survival Stories That Reveal the Power of the Human Spirit
In the face of death, these ordinary citizens did extraordinary things.
14 Eye-Opening Books About John F. Kennedy
Closing the gap between fact and fiction.
Pioneering Aviatrix Beryl Markham Flies "West with the Night"
The famous female pilot describes her record-breaking westbound flight in her bestselling memoir.
“The Banality of Evil”: The Take-Down of Holocaust Mastermind Adolf Eichmann
Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.
The Robert Kennedy Biography You Can't Miss
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam describes the specific allure of Robert Kennedy, and how he was "different from other politicians."
Anne Frank and Her Life in the Secret Annex
A book published by the Anne Frank House profiles the Secret Annex—the Frank family's two-year hideout—and the famous diarist's life inside.
Ruth Gruber: The Making of a Trailblazing Female Correspondent
In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.
10 Books About the Kennedys
Get an inside look at the family America will never stop talking about.
These Bloody Days: The Tower of London in Tudor England
A Journey Through Tudor England explores the building's infamous executions and the "graffiti" left by doomed prisoners.
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10 Accurate Historical Fiction Books for Nonfiction Readers
Fact, meet fiction.
10 Powerful Books to Read for Women's History Month
The future is female—but so was the past.
War Bonds: True Stories of Love and Marriage During World War II
As hate tore the world apart, love brought people together.
