Modern History Stories

These historical gadgets could be smuggled right under the enemy's nose.

146 people lost their lives when the Asch Building went up in flames.

With Irish emigrants arriving in North America as early as the 1500s, it's no surprise their history is a vital part of America's tale.

A battalion of teenagers risked their lives to free Jewish prisoners.

These women are vital to history. Discover why.

A picture is worth a thousand words. 

A newly public kind of reign led Queen Victoria to face—and survive—8 assassination attempts.

Once a forbidden subject, recent years have begun to bring details of a dark time to light.

Real devastation, fictional monsters, and a swimsuit all collided in the Pacific Ocean.

Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.

Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.

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

This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.

Unlock the mysteries of the universe.

The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.

Boris Volodarsky’s riveting account sheds lights on the Kremlin’s history of poisoning enemies.

Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.

As the pool of speakers shrinks, these languages could be lost forever.

Dig into 46 top-notch biographies—one for each American president.

Over 90 years after his birth, we look back on King's legacy with these vital reads.