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Alexander Selkirk was left ashore an uninhabited island by his captain.

Expand your horizons with books that explore the places, people, and objects that shaped human history.

In 1956, one man reminisced about his experience in the Ford's Theater at age five.

The famously sporty president's impact extends through college teams and Olympics to this day.

Engage with the oft-forgotten Second War of Independence.

Bass Reeves was the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi–and one of the most beloved.

Decaying buildings, sand-swept streets, and a sense of suspended time make these towns well worth a visit.

A more heroic swig of wine we've never encountered.

Set sail with these thrilling and true nautical tales.

The car of the future was also the downfall of many a high-ranking Nazi.

Conspiracy plots, soldiers in disguise, and Broadway excursions filled the days of Revolutionary troops.

From the hilarious to heartfelt, take a look at eight quotes from the accomplished Marine.

The leader of the Mongol Empire caused great change across the world.

The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.

A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.

Alight on the lunar surface alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.

According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.

Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.

The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.