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Whether you’re searching for the best book recommendations or sifting through tales of the past, we’ve got all the history stories you need to satisfy your curiosity.
Everyone should know the stories of these legendary women.
By Sara Kapheim
It was over in less than an hour.
By Lee D'Amato
European empires once controlled most of the globe—what's their legacy?
These political challenges have questioned the legitimacy of various governments.
By Orrin Grey
Mad for the monarchy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the great royals of the past.
A mysterious dark-skinned warrior rose to prominence in 16th-century Japan.
What started out as a miscommunication escalated to full-scale conflict.
The 1879 conflict had a surprising outcome.
These three battles shaped the fate of the world—especially because their results were so shocking.
By Orrin Grey
These historical fiction novels don't sacrifice accuracy for style or verve.
Our writers share the best history books of 2019.
Decaying buildings, sand-swept streets, and a sense of suspended time make these towns well worth a visit.
By Orrin Grey
These reads are transporting.
According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.