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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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20 Fascinating Books About the Founding Fathers of America

They were more than a stuffy group of old men—in fact, many of them were young and rowdy.

10 Books to Read Before Watching Napoleon

The new Ridley Scott film charts the Frenchman's rise and fall.

9 Inspiring Books to Read in 2023

Powerful stories of love, loss, and triumph. 

5 Popular Historians You Need to Read

Get aquainted with these historians and their award-winning books.

7 Must-Read Books by Renowned Biographer Marion Meade

"I am perfect for what biography has become today because there is nothing I wouldn't investigate."

The Best Biographies of 2022

Take a closer look at history's most influential figures.

These Oral History Books Share Firsthand Perspectives

Hear directly from people who lived through historical events.

The 10 Best Books By and About Winston Churchill

The prime minister was also a prolific writer and historian.

Portraits in History: The Best David McCullough Books

Rediscover America through McCullough's most beloved works.

7 Elvis Presley Books That Explore the Man Beyond the Cultural Icon

A look from every angle at the complicated man behind the music legend.

12 Inspiring Books About POWs

These stories remind us that hope can triumph over anything.

9 Books About Benjamin Franklin, “The First American”

Read up on the man who defined the American ethos.

5 Cleopatra Books That Unveil the Woman Behind the Myth

Descended from a Macedonian line of rulers, Cleopatra VII was the last queen of Egypt before it fell to Caesar Augustus.

The Best Biographies of 2021

From first ladies to rock stars, these were the year's best releases.