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.”
Catherine Parr Was King Henry VIII's Last Wife
She's the subject of a new historical film, Firebrand.
The Military Genius of Gustavus Adolphus, the "Lion of the North"
Gustavus of Sweden was no typical king.
11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary
The largest seaborne invasion in history deserves some recognition.
Amy Robsart and the Shadow of Suspicion Over Queen Elizabeth I
Was the queen somehow involved in her death?
The "Madness" of King George III
Britain's longest-reigning male monarch suffered from recurrent bouts of a mysterious illness.
The Long and Tangled History Behind 5 Looted Historical Artifacts
Many of them have yet to be returned to their countries of origin.
The Insidious Aims of the Nazis' Operation Bernhard
They had a secret plan to forge British bank notes.
8 History Books From Women's Perspectives
From the ancient world to World War II, explore new points of view.
Graham Greene’s Spy Career and Its Thrilling Influence on His Work
The author was inspired by his WWII and postwar experiences.
Dante Books: Rediscovering the Medieval Poet and Philosopher
The Florentine author of the Divine Comedy was a forerunner of the Renaissance.
How Jenny Geddes Sparked a Rebellion in 17th-Century Scotland
The street seller caused a commotion in church.
The "Real" Witches of Macbeth
The Weird Sisters in the Scottish play may have been based on real people.
Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for El Dorado
His fascinating life included two stints in the Tower of London.
