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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.
Catherine Parr Was King Henry VIII's Last Wife
She's the subject of a new historical film, Firebrand.
The Military Genius of Gustavus Adolphus, the "Lion of the North"
Gustavus of Sweden was no typical king.
20 Gripping, Must-Read Books About World War II
When it comes to World War II books, these are the ones that stand out.
10 Chinese History Books for Western Readers
Brush up on your knowledge of the world's second-most populous nation.
An Interview with Charles Lachman, Author of Codename Nemo
His new book focuses on the hunt for a Nazi U-boat.
10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books
From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.
Tun Tavern, Birthplace of the Marine Corps, to Be Rebuilt
While the original Tun Tavern no longer exists, plans to recreate it are underway.
How FDR Became the Only President Elected To Serve Four Terms
Why was Roosevelt allowed to remain in office for 12 years?
12 Best Baseball Books That Hit It Out of the Park
When it comes to delivering you fresh baseball book recs, we swing for the fences.
9 Best Native American Biographies and Memoirs
Get new perspectives on Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and more influential people.
11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary
The largest seaborne invasion in history deserves some recognition.
Amy Robsart and the Shadow of Suspicion Over Queen Elizabeth I
Was the queen somehow involved in her death?
The "Madness" of King George III
Britain's longest-reigning male monarch suffered from recurrent bouts of a mysterious illness.
