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.
James Baldwin, Ernest Hemingway, and other writers were investigated for everything from sympathy towards the Cuban Revolution to Communist Party ties.
Discover the unusual lives of leaders, revolutionaries, and eccentrics alike.
By Dave Adams
Amelia Earhart, Ruth Elder, and Louise Thaden were among the incredible women who fought for a chance to race against men…and won.
Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.
By Olivia Mason
The little-known author and journalist captured England and China like few others have.
Rediscover the icon whose life was as dramatic as her movies.
Meet the man behind the legend.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam describes the specific allure of Robert Kennedy, and how he was "different from other politicians."
By Olivia Mason
Goldman was a revolutionary from the start. Her work in the U.S. and Russia shook up governments and oligarchs.
A book published by the Anne Frank House profiles the Secret Annex—the Frank family's two-year hideout—and the famous diarist's life inside.
By Olivia Mason
The year 1968 was marked by turbulence in America.
Taking the post of Warden of His Majesty’s Mint in 17th-century London, Newton came face-to-face with seedy criminals.
In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.
By Olivia Mason
The pair’s spectacular accomplishments and whirlwind romance will forever be marked by a shocking scandal.
Anthony Summers’ book, Goddess, sheds light on this starlet’s short-lived time in the spotlight.
John Franklin Cogburn’s great-grandson recounts the life of the man who inspired True Grit's "Rooster."
Get an inside look at the family America will never stop talking about.
By Olivia Mason
Though a popular children’s author and activist, Mrs. Wilde’s life eventually became one marked by scandal.
Gerald Posner examines that fateful day and the man responsible for King's murder in Killing the Dream.
"That First Season" explores how the legendary coach created one of the greatest teams in NFL history.