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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.
This Former Slave Became The First African American West Point Grad
Henry Flipper, born a slave, beat astonishing odds and overcame classmates' racism to become the first black graduate in 1877.
Paul Robeson: Artist and Activist
The legendary performer carved a path of politics and persistence.
California Once Used Children To Fight A War On Squirrels
Squirrel Week resulted in some 100,000 rodent casualties.
How the 3rd 395th Battalion's Last Stand Helped Win the Battle of the Bulge
Although outnumbered five-to-one, this battalion held their ground and killed more than 4,000 opposing German soldiers.
Harriet Tubman: The Facts of an Extraordinary Life
The woman who helped hundreds of enslaved people find freedom.
Cut Through the Chaos with These 10 French Revolution Books
Get a handle on the decade of instability that changed France—and the world—for good.
12 Essential Books About Slavery in America
These eye-opening books will transport you to the darkest era of American history.
How Western Union Helped The U.S. Enter World War I
An intercepted telegram provided a reason for President Wilson to join the effort.
The 5 Stupidest Losses Of The American Civil War
Confederates and Union troops alike made flawed decisions with fatal consequences.
Valley Forge: The Bootcamp That Turned Around the American Revolution
The Continental Army rose from winter devastation to become a force to be reckoned with.
A Single Viking's Berserker Rage Changed World History Forever
His combative stance was the final stand of the Viking Age—and allowed the Norman invasion its foothold.
Julie d’Aubigny: The 17th-Century Operatic Swordswoman Who Wreaked Havoc Across France
Discover the legendary wild child of France.
Why Ancient Romans Built Statues Of Their Greatest Enemy
The statues were a sign of honor for their enemy and a symbol of the strength of the empire.
Business Adventures: An Intimate Glimpse Into Corporate America
The timeless classic is Bill Gates’s favorite business book of all time.
The Russians Had Women's 'Battalions of Death' In World War I
With German forces approaching, Russia turned to a new source of manpower.
Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts
Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.
This Is Why Washington Wasn't Relentlessly Attacked By The Confederates
Natural barricades, manmade obstacles, and heavy reinforcements kept the capital safe.
10 Illuminating Books About Ancient Greece
Gain insight into the civilization that sculpted today's society.
