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Modern History

Examine Russia's Long History with Poison in The KGB’s Poison Factory

Examine Russia's Long History with Poison in The KGB’s Poison Factory

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

By Kara Brand

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

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