8 Crucial Books on Human Rights
From the postwar years to today.
The Long and Tangled History Behind 5 Looted Historical Artifacts
Many of them have yet to be returned to their countries of origin.
7 Early American Political Scandals
Now little-known, these incidents once shocked voters.
19 Little-Known Facts About America's Founding Fathers
Do you know which one ended up in jail?
Graham Greene’s Spy Career and Its Thrilling Influence on His Work
The author was inspired by his WWII and postwar experiences.
Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for El Dorado
His fascinating life included two stints in the Tower of London.
Sherman’s March to the Sea: Inside One of the Most Destructive Campaigns of the Civil War
The scorched earth policy left chaos in its wake.
8 Thrilling Spy Books That Recount True Stories of Espionage
These books span conflicts all over the globe.
The Centuries-Long History of the Panama Canal
Dreamt of for hundreds of years, the artificial waterway is a feat of engineering.
The Discovery of Penicillin and its Impact on Modern Medicine
The antibiotic saved many lives during WWII and afterward.
Franksgiving: That Time FDR Tried to Move Thanksgiving
The Depression-era decision was unpopular.
From the Great Fire to the Colosseum: 5 Interesting Facts About the Roman Empire
The empire has undeniably shaped Western history and culture.
The Tragic and Bizarre London Beer Flood of 1814
A brewery accident led to multiple unforeseen casualties.
The Brutal and Bloody History of the Apache Wars
Skirmishes and slaughters in the southwest.
The FBI Surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
The civil rights leader was the target of a covert FBI project to discredit him.
10 Fascinating Archaeological Discoveries That Changed Our Understanding of Human History
From artwork to a rudimentary analog computer and beyond.
What We Know About 7 Mysterious Historical Figures
The details of their lives are largely unknown.
In 1708, the Spanish Galleon San José Sank—And So Did Its Treasure
Somewhere off the coast of Colombia, a treasure worth billions lies on the ocean floor.
The Historic Significance of Alexander Hamilton’s Financial Reforms
Find out why his likeness is still on the $10 bill.
5 Historical Mystics Who Embraced Occultism
These leaders looked outside science and established religion for answers.
