Modern History Stories

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

From First Ladies to baseball players.

Learn more about historical events of the past and present from the comfort of your couch.

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

Think you know WW1? Think again.

Discover unique illustrations, photographs, maps, and more.

Spanning the ancient world to today.

Autumn 2024 has a great selection.

Literary censorship has long been a source of contention.

Trace the ripple effects of history across time.

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

Discover September's best.

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

From lead-based eyeliner to radium-infused lipstick.

Dive into the world of cinema, where art and technology meet.

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

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

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

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

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