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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.
The Time George Washington Prevented A Military Coup With His Glasses
Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.
That Time the German Navy Accidentally Fought Itself During WWII
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
The Mapuche People's Centuries-Long Resistance Against the Spanish
This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.
7 Famous Female Warriors Who Took the Battlefield By Storm
What it really means to fight like a girl.
The Contentious Figure of Andrew Johnson, the First Impeached President
The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.
Examine Russia's Long History with Poison in The KGB’s Poison Factory
Boris Volodarsky’s riveting account sheds lights on the Kremlin’s history of poisoning enemies.
Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict
These military books will take you back to some of the most thrilling combat zones throughout history.
These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War
Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.
The Unparalleled Power of the Praetorian Guard of Rome
Meet the infamous bodyguards of the Roman Empire—and find out how they lost their once-legendary power.
13 Old School War Movies Every Trooper Needs To Watch
Bring military action home to your couch with these classic war films.
The Mesmerizing History Behind 4 Endangered Languages
As the pool of speakers shrinks, these languages could be lost forever.
The Best Presidential Biographies For History Buffs
Dig into 46 top-notch biographies—one for each American president.
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 5 Most Humiliating Defeats In Military History
Superior numbers sometimes just mean a chance at superior embarrassment.
16 Books About MLK That Reveal the Man Behind the Civil Rights Icon
Over 90 years after his birth, we look back on King's legacy with these vital reads.
These Thrilling Pirate Books Offer High Seas Adventure and Real-Life Treasure
Traverse a sea of must-read accounts.
The Secret Cold War Mission That Helped America Find The Titanic
The top-secret mission kept the discovery hidden away for years.
6 Best Chess Books That Shed Light on the Beloved Game
Great reads that'll help you see the whole board.
