10 Everyday Objects that Doubled as Real Spy Gadgets
These historical gadgets could be smuggled right under the enemy's nose.
10 Ancient Battles That Shook Civilizations
From brilliant victories to unpredictable military upsets, these conflicts stunned the ancient world.
These Medieval Weapons Shaped Warfare for Centuries
It wasn't all just swords and lances...
5 Bloodthirsty Monarchs Who Slayed Their Way to the Throne
Nothing could stand in the way of these rulers' ambitions—not even their own families.
The Unbelievable Tales of History’s Most Unlikely Victories
These three battles shaped the fate of the world—especially because their results were so shocking.
Norwegian Explorer Roald Amundsen Led the First Successful Expedition to the South Pole
Temperatures dropped below −70 °F on the grueling journey.
WWI Nurse Edith Cavell Sacrificed Her Life to Save Hundreds of Soldiers
On October 12, 1915, Cavell was executed for her part in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape Belgium.
A Secret City in Tennessee Powered the Manhattan Project
Oak Ridge, established in 1942, was a key production site of uranium during World War II that fed the labs in Los Alamos.
The British Struck an Early Resounding Blow in the American Revolution
During the early Battle of Long Island, a British victory left American forces dejected.
8 Times Truth Was Stranger than Fiction in the Wild West
The conquering of the West made ripe grounds for unbelievable moments.
Recharge with 10 Books About Inspirational People
These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.
These Short History Reads Will Make You Smarter in a Snap
Reframe your world in an afternoon.
Colditz Castle: The World War II POW Camp the Nazis Considered Inescapable
Meet the many men who proved the Nazis wrong and learn about the fascinating ways in which they pulled off the impossible.
The Best Books About Thomas Jefferson
These biographies and history books shed new light on a larger-than-life legacy.
See the World's Most Beautiful Churches from the Safety of Your Home
From Iceland to Ethopia, these stunning structures are must-sees for theists and agnostics alike.
Vlad the Impaler: The Bloodthirsty Truth Behind Dracula’s Namesake
Vlad III Dracula's reign looks monstrously cruel to today's eyes, but he was revered by his people.
8 Fascinating Ancient History Books Whose Subjects Span the Globe
Witness the beginning of recorded history from Mexico to Mesopotamia.
Cut Through the Chaos with These 10 French Revolution Books
Get a handle on the decade of instability that changed France—and the world—for good.
Discover Our Favorite History Books of 2019
Our writers share the best history books of 2019.
Visiting Pripyat, Chernobyl's Frozen Ghost Town
Then and now, Pripyat's eerie charms call out to visitors from around the world.
