Books

A clever Union colonel helped split the Confederacy in two.

Get your fill of history with these eye-opening gastronomy books.

The infamous passenger liner was fitted with advanced safety features—lulling her crew into a false sense of security.

This immersive new historical fiction novel explores the ancient world.

There's much more to Jewish history than the Holocaust.

Steven Pressfield's latest historical novel investigates the years after the death of Jesus.

From art thieves and forgers to every shocking twist in between.

Go beyond what you learned in school about the author and disability rights advocate.

With Irish emigrants arriving in North America as early as the 1500s, it's no surprise their history is a vital part of America's tale.

A picture is worth a thousand words. 

A newly public kind of reign led Queen Victoria to face—and survive—8 assassination attempts.

These fascinating biographies deserve a spot on your must-read list.

Dive into the world of cinema, where art and technology meet.

From great triumphs to continuing struggles, learn more about African American history with these books.

Boris Volodarsky’s riveting account sheds lights on the Kremlin’s history of poisoning enemies.

These military books will take you back to some of the most thrilling combat zones throughout history.

Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.

Delve into the absorbing lives of these remarkable women.

Dig into 46 top-notch biographies—one for each American president.

Over 90 years after his birth, we look back on King's legacy with these vital reads.