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    Military History

    Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict

    Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict

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

    By Jordyn Kelley

    European History

    11 Absorbing Novels You'd Never Guess Were Historically Accurate

    11 Absorbing Novels You'd Never Guess Were Historically Accurate

    These historical fiction novels don't sacrifice accuracy for style or verve.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Military History

    Explore New Angles of WWII with 13 Novels That Focus on Untold Stories

    Explore New Angles of WWII with 13 Novels That Focus on Untold Stories

    These less widely read World War II stories offer readers a meaningful and moving look into the global conflict.

    By Kara Brand

    Military History

    The Courageous Acts of Resistance That Led to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

    The Courageous Acts of Resistance That Led to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

    In January of 1943, Warsaw Ghetto inmates began defying their German enemies—and sparked a widespread hunger for resistance.

    By Olivia Mason

    Modern History

    Black Tuesday: 1929's Stock Market Crash Signaled the Great Depression's Start

    Black Tuesday: 1929's Stock Market Crash Signaled the Great Depression's Start

    The Day the Bubble Burst examines one of the greatest financial disasters—the 1929 stock market crash—through the eyes of those involved.

    By Olivia Mason

    European History

    Punk Rock and Politics Collide in 1970s East Germany

    Punk Rock and Politics Collide in 1970s East Germany

    Punks destroyed their jeans, their shirts...and the power structures that surrounded them.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Modern History

    In A Time of Great Division, Dan Rather Investigates What Unites Us

    In A Time of Great Division, Dan Rather Investigates What Unites Us

    A primetime news anchor reinvents himself for the modern world and calls all Americans to remember what brings us together.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Military History

    WWII's Siege of Leningrad Was One of History's Most Destructive

    WWII's Siege of Leningrad Was One of History's Most Destructive

    The 872-day siege by German forces failed to capture Leningrad, but left immense devastation in its wake.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Modern History

    Theodore Roosevelt's Strenuous Life Extended Far Beyond a Single Speech

    Theodore Roosevelt's Strenuous Life Extended Far Beyond a Single Speech

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

    By Shabana Bachu

    Military History

    How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History

    How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History

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

    By Catherine Phelan

    Women In History

    13 Female Scientists Who Shaped Our Understanding of the World

    13 Female Scientists Who Shaped Our Understanding of the World

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

    By Audrey Webster

    Biographies

    The Archive Recommends: 10 History Books Our Readers Love the Most

    The Archive Recommends: 10 History Books Our Readers Love the Most

    How many of these must-haves have you read?

    By John Freund

    Modern History

    8 Charming Hollywood Biographies for Young Readers

    8 Charming Hollywood Biographies for Young Readers

    These entertaining yarns will delight readers of all ages.

    By Matthew Thompson

    Art History

    10 Illuminating Andy Warhol Books

    10 Illuminating Andy Warhol Books

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

    By Matthew Thompson

    Military History

    Ghost Patrol: Meet the Ultra-Secret Allied Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers

    Ghost Patrol: Meet the Ultra-Secret Allied Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers

    It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.

    By The Archive Staff

    Women In History

    Pioneering Aviatrix Beryl Markham Flies "West with the Night"

    Pioneering Aviatrix Beryl Markham Flies "West with the Night"

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

    By Olivia Mason

    Military History

    Triumphs and Tribulations: 7 Books About Military Intelligence

    Triumphs and Tribulations: 7 Books About Military Intelligence

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

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Nonfiction

    Explore History's Greatest Moments with Scribd

    Explore History's Greatest Moments with Scribd

    Unlimited learning at your fingertips.

    By The Archive Staff

    Black History

    FBI Surveillance: Why the Bureau Investigated Famous Writers

    FBI Surveillance: Why the Bureau Investigated Famous Writers

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

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Military History

    Escape from Holzminden: The Greatest POW Camp Break of WWI

    Escape from Holzminden: The Greatest POW Camp Break of WWI

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

    By Sarah Mangiola

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