10 Fascinating Ghost Towns Around the World You Can Visit
Decaying buildings, sand-swept streets, and a sense of suspended time make these towns well worth a visit.
Anna Jarvis and the Surprising History of Mother’s Day
There’s more to the loving holiday than meets the eye.
The Elusive William Shakespeare, Unveiled
His mysterious life has left scholars and readers with many a question.
This Astonishing Book Makes Jane Austen’s World Come to Life
Voices from the World of Jane Austen will transport you to the turn of the nineteenth century.
How Muhammad Ali Became The Greatest: The Rise of a Legend
Muhammad Ali explores how the legendary boxer transcended the sport through politics, social activism, and his undeniable charm and charisma.
Kit Williams' Masquerade, the Children’s Treasure Hunt Book That Captivated England
A golden hare, a multi-step pictorial code, and a country on the hunt. What could go wrong?
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.
Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho—and That Famous Shower Scene
Screenwriter and journalist Stephen Rebello unpacks the controversies surrounding the iconic film.
Behind the Bombshell: 7 Best Marilyn Monroe Books
Rediscover the icon whose life was as dramatic as her movies.
Abandoned in the Desert: Humberstone, and Chile's Eerie Ghost Towns
In the sands of northern Chile are haunting reminders of the country's troubled history.
An Essential Voice from the Sixties: Remembering Richard N. Goodwin
The speechwriter and top presidential adviser was a driving political force during one of America's most turbulent eras.
The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe
Anthony Summers’ book, Goddess, sheds light on this starlet’s short-lived time in the spotlight.
Constance: The Untold Story of Oscar Wilde’s Wife
Though a popular children’s author and activist, Mrs. Wilde’s life eventually became one marked by scandal.
On This Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Was Assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee
The leader of the Civil Rights Movement was 39.
Author Joe Haldeman on How the Vietnam War Gave Him Something to Write About
Haldeman’s military science fiction was heavily influenced by his time in combat.
War Bonds: True Stories of Love and Marriage During World War II
As hate tore the world apart, love brought people together.
Rosa Parks, Civil Rights Activist, Was Born on February 4, 1913
The woman who sparked the Montgomery bus boycotts was born in Tuskegee.
