Voodoo Macbeth: Orson Welles' Historic Production With a Black Cast
It launched many careers and brought Shakespeare to Harlem.
The Perplexing History of 9 Banned Books in America
Literary censorship has long been a source of contention.
A Mysterious Country: Norman Mailer’s Prescient Calls to Protect American Democracy
A new collection emerges from the writings of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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12 Enthralling Books About the History of Folklore and Mythology
There's a reason why they span human history.
Remembering Legendary Sports Writer Roger Angell
The late author was known for his essays on baseball, reflections on aging, and so much more.
7 Amazing Libraries of the Ancient World
Some of these structures are still standing, while others are lost to time.
Deepen Your Knowledge of the Past With 8 of the Most Influential Books in History
These texts have had a tangible effect on the past and present.
The Harrowing Ordeal of the Essex, the Ship That Was Sunk by a Whale
This terrifying wreck, and its cannibalistic aftermath, inspired Moby Dick.
Before Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter Wanted to Study Mushrooms
The beloved children's author was deterred from a career as a mycologist.
10 Royal Women Who Also Made History as Writers
These 10 accomplished women led countries, wrote poetry, chronicled history, and made their own.
These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War
Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.
Beloved Journalist and Editor Harold Evans has Passed Away at 92
Evans was known for sharing groundbreaking stories.
Before the BFG: Roald Dahl, Air Menace To Axis Forces
The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.
12 Immersive Biographies to Lose Yourself In
Find your coziest chair, and curl up with one of these incredible biographies to while away an afternoon or two.
The Elusive William Shakespeare, Unveiled
His mysterious life has left scholars and readers with many a question.
This Astonishing Book Makes Jane Austen’s World Come to Life
Voices from the World of Jane Austen will transport you to the turn of the nineteenth century.
Kit Williams' Masquerade, the Children’s Treasure Hunt Book That Captivated England
A golden hare, a multi-step pictorial code, and a country on the hunt. What could go wrong?
FBI Surveillance: Why the Bureau Investigated Famous Writers
James Baldwin, Ernest Hemingway, and other writers were investigated for everything from sympathy towards the Cuban Revolution to Communist Party ties.
