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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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36 Eye-Opening Books About the Holocaust

From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books about the Holocaust examine the tragedy.

9 Revolutionary Books About the 1960s Counterculture Movement

The psychedelic revolution, civil rights activism, hippie culture, and more.

The Long History of Toxic Cosmetics

From lead-based eyeliner to radium-infused lipstick.

The Complex History of Sportswashing 

Are international sporting events designed to draw attention away from controversial issues facing the world?

Willie Mays’ Positive Legacy Lives On

The legendary baseball player passed away on June 18, 2024.

20 Gripping, Must-Read Books About World War II

When it comes to World War II books, these are the ones that stand out.

10 Chinese History Books for Western Readers

Brush up on your knowledge of the world's second-most populous nation.

10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.

12 Best Baseball Books That Hit It Out of the Park

When it comes to delivering you fresh baseball book recs, we swing for the fences.

20 Books About Influential Americans

From First Ladies to baseball players.

10 Best Food Travel Books

Help yourself to a fascinating new read.

The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 Days of Combat in Vietnam

The Battle of Khe Sanh was one of the longest and most controversial battles of the Vietnam War. 

The Long and Tangled History Behind 5 Looted Historical Artifacts

Many of them have yet to be returned to their countries of origin.

8 Crucial Books on Human Rights

From the postwar years to today.