What Was the Counter-Reformation?
The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation played an important role in European history.
The True Story of the Brothers Grimm
Living during a tumultuous era of German history, they looked to the stories of the past.
Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier Who Disguised Herself as a Man
She went to great lengths to join the British Army and the Royal Marines.
Churchill and the Presidents: An Enduring Alliance
From 1900 to the postwar years, Churchill was acquainted with 11 US presidents.
The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic
Britain and Iceland engaged in conflict over fishing rights for decades.
8 Bittersweet Books About Armistice Day
With World War I's end came a reckoning and a chance to rebuild.
A Vatican Adoption Scandal Comes to Light in The Price of Children
Author Maria Laurino recently appeared on 60 Minutes to discuss this devastating story.
Napoleon's Plans Were Thwarted at the Battle of Trafalgar
He intended to invade the United Kingdom, but underestimated their sea power.
In WWI, Fighter Planes and Machine Guns Were the Perfect Team
Innovative design ensured the two worked together seamlessly.
10 Powerful Historical Fiction Sagas That Chronicle Family Legacies
Trace the ripple effects of history across time.
36 Eye-Opening Books About the Holocaust
From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books about the Holocaust examine the tragedy.
What We Know About Vikings in North America
Were they actually the first Europeans to set foot on the continent?
The Best Travel Memoirs and History Books to Read Before (or During) Your Next Trip
Immerse yourself in the culture–and history–of a place.
A Battle Entirely Airborne: The Battle of Britain
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”
