Modern History Stories

The civil rights leader was the target of a covert FBI project to discredit him.

See the past with your own eyes.

It’s the first installment of a new trilogy.

These stories of overcoming challenges and prejudices will make any reader think fondly of their school days—past, present or future.

We can learn a lot from nature if we’re willing to listen.

An unusual and nearly forgotten conflict.

The award-winning physicist faced opposition.

The details of their lives are largely unknown.

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

Tune in to a vibrant retelling of the birth of radio. 

Starting with the concept of zero.

Originally published in 1974, Studs Terkel's collection of interviews remains relevant and insightful.

These unusual ideas never came to fruition.

Discover July's best.

These leaders looked outside science and established religion for answers.

Discover how different countries celebrate the day they gained freedom.

Mapping the world was a daunting task that attracted explorers for centuries.

She led a remarkable life as a traveling performer.

Powerful stories of love, loss, and triumph. 

Whistleblowers, watchdogs, and Winner.