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Travel the world via historical sites that will occupy your mind, eyes, and body. From places frozen in the past like Chernobyl to those with history and present layered atop one another, you'll find new views here.

20 Indispensable Books About the Pacific Theater of World War II

If you're curious how the conflict played out in this region, you've come to the right place.

A Brief History of Mount Everest Expeditions

Earth's highest mountain inspires awe and fear among those who dare to climb it.

Those About to Die: The Real History of Roman Gladiators

The stunning and gruesome Roman Games as told by Daniel P. Mannix's gripping account.

Commoners Revolted During the Moscow Salt Riot of 1648

Delve into this uprising of Russian commoners and the salt tax that ignited it.

10 Beach Reads for History Buffs

Light-hearted, entertaining books await.

A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons

Freeman’s Challenge explores an explosive true story of violence, racism, and greed.

Two Civil War Soldiers Awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

It was a daring mission, shrouded in secrecy, imperative for the Union's success.

The Long History of Toxic Cosmetics

From lead-based eyeliner to radium-infused lipstick.

Mavericks of the Sky: The Origins of the U.S. Air Mail Services

Delving into the sacrifices of early 20th-century pilots.

A Battle Entirely Airborne: The Battle of Britain

“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

Free History Books to Download in July 2024

Explore classic nonfiction reads at no cost.

The Complex History of Sportswashing 

Are international sporting events designed to draw attention away from controversial issues facing the world?

8 Books About Art Mysteries and Cons

From missing masterpieces to famous forgeries, art crime has a long history.