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Modern History

These Fascinating Jewish History Books Illuminate the Path of the People

These Fascinating Jewish History Books Illuminate the Path of the People

Discover the long and rich history of the Jewish people.

By Serah-Marie Maharaj, MacKenzie Stuart & Aviva Kaplan

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A Woman’s Journey to the Front Lines in WWI

A Woman’s Journey to the Front Lines in WWI

Uncover an inspiring tale of honor and resilience. 

By Lola Bosa

Civil War

The Past Is Uncovered in This Moving Novel of a Civil War Prison Camp

The Past Is Uncovered in This Moving Novel of a Civil War Prison Camp

Elmira developed a notorious reputation.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Presidential History

The Little-Known First Assassination Attempt on John F. Kennedy

The Little-Known First Assassination Attempt on John F. Kennedy

Three years before his actual assassination, JFK was the target of a different secret plot to take his life.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Literary History

The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

Living during a tumultuous era of German history, they looked to the stories of the past.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Modern History

These Native American History Books Shed New Light on the Past and Present

These Native American History Books Shed New Light on the Past and Present

Deepen your understanding of history.

By Kara Brand & The Archive Staff

Nonfiction

10 National Book Award Winners You Should Pick Up Next

10 National Book Award Winners You Should Pick Up Next

You can’t go wrong with these highly acclaimed reads.

By MacKenzie Stuart

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[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of 6 Military History Books!

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of 6 Military History Books!

These unputdownable reads span the Civil War, both World Wars, and Vietnam.

By The Archive Staff

Black History

A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons

A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons

Freeman’s Challenge explores an explosive true story of violence, racism, and greed.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Military History

10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.

By Dave Adams

Historical Fiction

8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories

8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories

Reimagining real people, places, and historical events.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Women In History

8 Incredible Books About Little-Known Women

8 Incredible Books About Little-Known Women

It’s time to shed light on these remarkable achievements.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nonfiction

8 Engrossing Social Science Books You Should Read

8 Engrossing Social Science Books You Should Read

Explore history from a people-focused perspective.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Black History

15 African American History Books Every American Should Read

15 African American History Books Every American Should Read

Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.

By Elias Garfinkel & Marisa Fertitta

Women In History

7 Gripping Books About Female Explorers and Adventurers

7 Gripping Books About Female Explorers and Adventurers

These intrepid ladies ventured into the unknown.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Black History

25 Books to Read for Black History Month

25 Books to Read for Black History Month

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

By The Archive Staff

Biographies

New Series “Ancient Lives” Fills in the Gaps with Authoritative Biographies

New Series “Ancient Lives” Fills in the Gaps with Authoritative Biographies

We’re revisiting figures from the ancient world.

By MacKenzie Stuart

World War 2

8 James Holland Books That Will Enhance Your Understanding of WWII

8 James Holland Books That Will Enhance Your Understanding of WWII

Brush up on your military history knowledge.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Russian History

Explore the Tumult of Russia Through This Putin Biography

Explore the Tumult of Russia Through This Putin Biography

It sheds light on Russian history, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and more.

By MacKenzie Stuart

European History

50+ Historical Fiction Books That Will Take You Around the World

50+ Historical Fiction Books That Will Take You Around the World

These reads are transporting.

By Catherine Phelan & The Archive Staff

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