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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 Centuries-Long History of the Panama Canal
Dreamt of for hundreds of years, the artificial waterway is a feat of engineering.
8 James Holland Books That Will Enhance Your Understanding of WWII
Brush up on your military history knowledge.
The Invasion of Quebec: Colonial America's First Major Offensive of the Revolutionary War
These Patriots failed to garner support from Canada by force.
Explore the Tumult of Russia Through This Putin Biography
It sheds light on Russian history, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and more.
How a Teenage Girl With an Apron Full of Gunpowder Won the Siege of Fort Henry
The battle had an unexpected hero.
The Discovery of Penicillin and its Impact on Modern Medicine
The antibiotic saved many lives during WWII and afterward.
The Strange True Story of Dr. William Chester Minor and the Oxford English Dictionary
One of the dictionary's top contributors was an inmate at a psychiatric hospital.
The Best Philosophy Books from Modern Library
These thought-provoking reads have influenced readers for centuries.
Case Closed: A Definitive Account of the John F. Kennedy Assassination
This work of investigative journalism by Gerald Posner is as relevant as ever.
Inside the Making of Casablanca: Meet the Woman Who Brought the Film to Life
Season of the Gods is based on a true story.
10 Books to Read Before Watching Napoleon
The new Ridley Scott film charts the Frenchman's rise and fall.
7 Thrilling Books About Greed That We Think Martin Scorsese Should Adapt
True stories of power and corruption are waiting for the acclaimed filmmaker to bring them to the big screen.
