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The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.

From the smallest atoms to the biggest adventures in space, these women used their scientific knowledge to change the world.

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These entertaining yarns will delight readers of all ages.

These books shine a radiant light on the Pop art superstar.

It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.

The famous female pilot describes her record-breaking westbound flight in her bestselling memoir.

Exploring the ways in which military intelligence has prevailed…and failed. 

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James Baldwin, Ernest Hemingway, and other writers were investigated for everything from sympathy towards the Cuban Revolution to Communist Party ties. 

Neal Bascomb tells the Allied pilots’ little-known story in his new book, The Escape Artists.

Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.

Screenwriter and journalist Stephen Rebello unpacks the controversies surrounding the iconic film.

The little-known author and journalist captured England and China like few others have.

Like the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the 1956 shipwreck was one of the worst maritime disasters of the 20th century. 

Grant Moves South explores the legendary general’s pivotal successes and military strategies.

Congressman Charlie Wilson was a champion for the covert op that affected the outcome of the Soviet-Afghan War.

The American doctor was a beacon of hope for the soldiers he treated during his tour of duty.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam describes the specific allure of Robert Kennedy, and how he was "different from other politicians."

Goldman was a revolutionary from the start. Her work in the U.S. and Russia shook up governments and oligarchs.