Toby Arguello

Toby Arguello is a NYC-based Latino writer and retired quidditch player with a love of cartoons, harmonicas, and pirates. He has worked on Nick Jr. and PBS shows and is currently living the freelance life.

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11 Classic War Memoirs You Can Download Today

Spanning the Civil War to the war on terror.

The 1942 Nazi Attack on the Dutch Island of Aruba

An often forgotten but important moment in the Atlantic Theater of World War II.

10 Thoughtful Religious Philosophy Books

In these books, various faiths form the framework for philosphy.

6 Moving Civil War Photos

They express the harrowing nature of the war better than words alone.

7 Pyrrhic Victories From Throughout History

The battle was won, but at what cost?

8 Highly Anticipated New History Books Coming in 2025

We're counting down the days until these books hit shelves.

The Best Books on Undersea Warfare 

Dive into these fascinating reads. 

The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

Britain and Iceland engaged in conflict over fishing rights for decades.

Thought-Provoking Books to Read for World Philosophy Day

These reads support critical thinking and empathy for more fulfilling lives.

6 of the Best Generals in History

Spanning the ancient world to today.

The Seven Years’ War Was the First Truly Global Conflict

Britain and France battled for world supremacy, drawing in numerous other nations.

The Real Pocahontas Behind Disney's Myth

Pop culture depictions have romanticized this historical figure.

The California Gold Rush Redefined the Old West

The hunt for riches brought 300,000 settlers to the territory.

Alaska Day and the History Behind the 49th State

When and how did this far-flung territory become part of the United States?

Witold Pilecki and the Secret Polish Army Led Resistance in Poland During WWII

This war hero infiltrated Auschwitz as a spy for the resistance.

Demystifying the “Indian Wars,” a Complex Series of Conflicts

The fighting spanned dozens of adversaries and hundreds of years.

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace Contributed To Marie Antoinette's Downfall

The scam caused the French queen's reputation to further deteriorate.

Yasuke, the African Samurai

A mysterious dark-skinned warrior rose to prominence in 16th-century Japan.

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