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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 Extraordinary Life of Eugene Bullard, the First African American Military Pilot
After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.
World History's Stupidest Wars Include One Fought Over a Pig
Pigs, buckets, and dogs were flash points for conflicts that could have been easily avoided.
This Moving Book Deserves a Spot on Every Military Buff's Bookshelf
If You're Reading This... offers a deeply personal look into the last written words of soldiers thinking of home.
We Asked Philosophical Library's Head to Share Her Take on the Best Philosophy Books
Regeen Kiernan Najar shares her essential philosophy picks with The Archive.
33 Unbelievable Photos from the Battle of Okinawa
Operation Iceberg was a hugely costly battle for America during WWII. Explore the scene through these historical photos.
6 Illuminating Books About the Reconstruction Era
Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.
Stagecoach Mary: The Postal Worker Who Became A Legend of the Wild West
The first African American female postal worker was renowned for more than her groundbreaking status.
Nassau's Pirates: Revealing the Sordid History of the Bahamian Port City
Now a tourist haven, the small colony was once run by pirates, for pirates.
Meet the Japanese Diplomat Who Saved 6,000 Jewish People from the Holocaust
Chiune Sugihara is believed to have saved five times as many lives as his more famous counterpart, Oskar Schindler.
The Original Social Distancers: The Bizarre Tales of America's Modern-Day Hermits
Oddballs, eccentrics, and visionaries alike have taken to social distancing before it was mandated.
Harriet Tubman was the First Woman to Lead a U.S. Military Operation
Tubman led 150 men in a military operation that freed 750 enslaved people and wreaked havoc on Confederate troops.
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The Battle of Aqaba—and T.E. Lawrence—Shaped the Future of the Middle East
Neil Faulkner explores how a historian's insight impacted the development of the Middle East, in Lawrence of Arabia's War.
History Buffs Will be Surprised by These Fascinating Facts about Grover Cleveland
The 22nd and 24th U.S. president lived a historically groundbreaking life.
12 Immersive Biographies to Lose Yourself In
Find your coziest chair, and curl up with one of these incredible biographies to while away an afternoon or two.
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This Once-Enslaved Woman Disguised Herself as a Man to Enlist in the U.S. Army
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
The British Struck an Early Resounding Blow in the American Revolution
During the early Battle of Long Island, a British victory left American forces dejected.
Illuminating Books About the History of Race in America
These enlightening books examine the history and sociology of race.
Life Aboard WWII Submarines Was Brutal
The size of the submarines, a lack of ventilation, and the novelty of submarine warfare led to some uncomfortable situations.
