The 10 Best Books By and About Winston Churchill
The prime minister was also a prolific writer and historian.
How the Aerial Bombing of Guernica Changed the Landscape of Warfare Forever
This attack on a Spanish town allowed Nazi Germany to hone its aerial strategies.
The Irish Potato Famine and Its Impact on European History
The blight had devastating consequences on the island and beyond.
11 Books About World War II's Eastern Front
This brutal conflict killed more combatants than all other theaters of the war combined.
The Only Way Napoleon’s Enemies Could Beat Him Was by Not Fighting Him at All
A curious strategy of retreat was the only option left.
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30 Essential World War II Books That Examine Every Angle of the Conflict
From the Pacific theater to the coast of France, discover the greatest World War II books.
Isaac Newton's Historic Feud With a Conman
He was determined to take down William Chaloner, an audacious coiner.
Bagpipes Used to Be Classified as Weapons of War
These musical instruments weren't always considered harmless.
Trial by Cheese? Here Are 6 of the Craziest Medieval Ordeals
Some disputes were settled by innovative means, to say the least.
Balloonomania: 18th-Century Europe’s Obsession with Hot Air Balloons
Scientists and showmen alike tested the limits of the new invention.
6 Fossil Hunters Who Dug Up Clues From the Past
Their discoveries changed our perception of prehistory.
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926—2022
Elizabeth II died peacefully after a historic 70 years on the throne.
8 Fascinating Facts to Know About the Wars of the Roses
We're taking a look at this series of influential English civil wars.
