Orrin Grey

On October 12, 1915, Cavell was executed for her part in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape Belgium.

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During the early Battle of Long Island, a British victory left American forces dejected.

The conquering of the West made ripe grounds for unbelievable moments.

These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.

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Meet the many men who proved the Nazis wrong and learn about the fascinating ways in which they pulled off the impossible.

These biographies and history books shed new light on a larger-than-life legacy.

From Iceland to Ethopia, these stunning structures are must-sees for theists and agnostics alike.

Vlad III Dracula's reign looks monstrously cruel to today's eyes, but he was revered by his people.

Witness the beginning of recorded history from Mexico to Mesopotamia.

Get a handle on the decade of instability that changed France—and the world—for good.

Our writers share the best history books of 2019.

Then and now, Pripyat's eerie charms call out to visitors from around the world.

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Delve into the 'War to End All Wars.'

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Decaying buildings, sand-swept streets, and a sense of suspended time make these towns well worth a visit.