Schoolteacher Louise Thuliez Became a Key Resistance Fighter in 2 World Wars
Driven to help, Louise Thuliez aided underground networks in France despite facing an all-too-real threat of execution.
Travel to an Unexplored Moment in History with A Man at Arms
Steven Pressfield's latest historical novel investigates the years after the death of Jesus.
Polish Eagle Scouts Stole a Tank and Liberated a Concentration Camp During WWII
A battalion of teenagers risked their lives to free Jewish prisoners.
Viking Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Enduring misconceptions obscure what the seafaring Norse people were really like.
10 Ancient Battles That Shook Civilizations
From brilliant victories to unpredictable military upsets, these conflicts stunned the ancient world.
A New Scientific Technique Has Revealed the Secret Contents of a 300-Year-Old Letter
Researchers can now read "locked" letters without opening them.
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8 Assassination Attempts, 1 Queen Victoria
A newly public kind of reign led Queen Victoria to face—and survive—8 assassination attempts.
What was Life Like Under German Occupation of the British Channel Islands?
Once a forbidden subject, recent years have begun to bring details of a dark time to light.
7 Famous Female Warriors Who Took the Battlefield By Storm
What it really means to fight like a girl.
Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict
These military books will take you back to some of the most thrilling combat zones throughout history.
These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War
Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.
The Unparalleled Power of the Praetorian Guard of Rome
Meet the infamous bodyguards of the Roman Empire—and find out how they lost their once-legendary power.
5 Bloodthirsty Monarchs Who Slayed Their Way to the Throne
Nothing could stand in the way of these rulers' ambitions—not even their own families.
The Fascinating Folklore Origins of Santa Claus
We’ve all heard of the jolly gift-giver—but how did he come to be synonymous with Christmas?
2020’s Best Biographies Spanned Centuries and Explored Vital Figures
This year's finest biographies brought fresh insight to previously trodden lives and uncovered those that history has forgotten.
A Canadian Officer Rescued the Real Winnie-the-Pooh
The beloved children’s book character was based on a real-life black bear cub.
11 Absorbing Novels You'd Never Guess Were Historically Accurate
These historical fiction novels don't sacrifice accuracy for style or verve.
Explore the Past with Today's Best History Podcasts
Hit rewind with the year's most engaging podcasts.
