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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.
7 Best National Parks to Put on Your Bucket List
Explore one of America's national treasures.
Explore China's Rich History with These Books
Nine books illuminate China's rich history from its ancient roots to the modern People's Republic of China.
Simon the Cat Won a Dickin Medal for His Royal Navy Service
This four-legged friend prowled the decks of the HMS Amethyst, where he was present for the Yangtze Incident.
The Controversial History of America's Company Towns
Are they really as utopian as their proponents claim?
Meet Whitey Bulger, the Notorious Crime Boss Who Went into Hiding
The Boston native remained at large for 16 years.
Witold Pilecki and the Secret Polish Army Led Resistance in Poland During WWII
This war hero infiltrated Auschwitz as a spy for the resistance.
Rediscover the World Around You With 7 Accessible Ethnographies
These eye-opening books shed light on other cultures and communities.
Demystifying the “Indian Wars,” a Complex Series of Conflicts
The fighting spanned dozens of adversaries and hundreds of years.
The Daring Voyage of the James Caird
Discover one of the greatest polar rescue missions ever completed.
Before Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter Wanted to Study Mushrooms
The beloved children's author was deterred from a career as a mycologist.
The Historical Origins of the Wizard Merlin
The legendary wizard in King Arthur's court has a surprisingly complex backstory.
10 Royal Women Who Also Made History as Writers
These 10 accomplished women led countries, wrote poetry, chronicled history, and made their own.
The Secret Rescue Offers a Thrilling Look at the Mission That Saved 30 Lost Behind Enemy Lines
30 medics, nurses, and airmen found themselves trapped for over two months.
The First Battle of the Marne Reset Expectations for World War I
The Allies went from a panicked retreat to a surprising triumph.
A British Woman Was Convicted Under a Witchcraft Law During WWII
Helen Duncan claimed she had learned classified military information through her psychic powers.
Joan of England Was an Early Victim of the Black Death
Not yet familiar with the plague, her entourage underestimated its severity.
