Modern History Stories

So much has happened in the past decade alone, but what got us here? Humanity has evolved in so many ways in the modern era. From the Industrial Revolution to the invention of the iPhone, from the Space Race to SpaceX, from last century's influenza pandemic to Covid-19, there’s a lot to cover. These stories attempt to recount how we’ve gotten to where we are and the rapid change that took place within the last few centuries.

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Churchill and the Presidents: An Enduring Alliance

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The Cod Wars Troubled Ships in the North Atlantic

Britain and Iceland engaged in conflict over fishing rights for decades.

22 Books About Influential Americans

From First Ladies to baseball players.

The Best Hulu Documentaries Streaming Right Now

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10 Vital Books About Voting in America

With election season upon us, we're looking to the past and future of voting.

The Best Illustrated History Books

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