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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.

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My Search for Claude Monet

Guest writer Joe Byrd discusses the inspiration behind his new book.

8 Intriguing New History Books for Summer and Fall 2023

There’s no time like the present to dive into the past. 

7 Famous Historical Paintings and the Meaning Behind Them

They capture historical moments both real and reimagined.

The Curious Life of Madame Marie Tussaud

Discover the artist behind the famous wax statue museums. 

The Greatest History (and Beyond) Books for Dads of All Types

Dad's always gifted three copies of the latest history bestseller? Try these recommendations to find him something new.

8 Intriguing Facts About the Mona Lisa

Learn more about the history of the enigmatic portrait.

9 Famous Statues Throughout History and the World

Examine the past with these monuments to history.

12 Immersive Biographies to Lose Yourself In

Find your coziest chair, and curl up with one of these incredible biographies to while away an afternoon or two.

Discover Leonardo da Vinci, Beyond the Paintings

The Renaissance painter was a virtuosic man whose wisdom was not limited by subject matter.

10 Epic Medieval Battles That Shaped History and the World's Borders

Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.

The True Love Story Behind an Iconic John Singer Sargent Painting

Meet Edith Minturn and Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes, Gilded Age socialites, philanthropists, collectors, artists, and lovers.

10 Illuminating Andy Warhol Books

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

The Mystery of the Vanishing Amber Room

The Eighth Wonder of the World disappeared without a trace.

The 18 Greatest War and Battle Paintings of All Time

Powerful portraits by masters, both old and new.