Leaders in History Articles

Though even they don't know the tomb's precise location, the Darkhad continue to keep their leader's final resting place a treasured secret.

Meet the man as he became a legend.

The 22nd and 24th U.S. president lived a historically groundbreaking life.

Turn to these wise words to guide you through hard times.

The Confederate deserter and the victorious Union general shared their reminisces with each other and the country.

These biographies and history books shed new light on a larger-than-life legacy.

The legendary performer carved a path of politics and persistence.

These eye-opening books will transport you to the darkest era of American history.

The Continental Army rose from winter devastation to become a force to be reckoned with.

In 1956, one man reminisced about his experience in the Ford's Theater at age five.

The famously sporty president's impact extends through college teams and Olympics to this day.

Any surprise it was under the beloved Rough Rider?

James Thomas Flexner examines how Benedict Arnold's defection shaped George Washington's future.

From biographies to a collection of Lincoln’s writings, there’s much more to the 16th president than you might think.

George Washington relied on the secretive spy ring to win the American Revolution.

Take a detailed look at the life of a ruler who inherited the throne when she was just six days old.

The bestselling author tells the story of a deadly plot that was hatched against George Washington.

Grant Moves South explores the legendary general’s pivotal successes and military strategies.

Celebrate the red, white, and blue by remembering the history of those who came before us.

Meet the man behind the legend.