How Hawaii Became a State
The history of Hawaii stretches back much further than its 1959 admittance to the U.S.
9 Epistolary Books That Reveal History Through Letters
There's so much to learn from correspondence that has survived the passage of time.
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10 Books About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Discover in-depth accounts of a conflict that’s been raging since World War II.
Bruce Sterling, Author of The Hacker Crackdown, Discusses Cyber Security in the 21st Century
Online crime is flourishing, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
The History of Freemasonry, a Fraternal Organization Fraught with Conspiracy Theories
It's been shrouded in secrecy since the 14th century.
An Insider Offers Unparalleled Insight into the Royal Family and a Bygone Era
Margaret Rhodes looks back at her life alongside the monarchy.
10 Wall Street Books About the High-Stakes World of Finance
Capitalism can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be.
The War of Spanish Succession Subsumed an Entire Continent
The balance of power in Europe was at stake throughout the 13-year conflict.
Grierson's Raid Was the Most Improbable Success of the Civil War
A clever Union colonel helped split the Confederacy in two.
The Dust Bowl: How Ecological and Agricultural Change Worsened the Great Depression
Severe dust storms plagued the Great Plains region during the 1930s.
How Trota of Salerno, 12th-Century Female Gynecologist, Disappeared from History
The historical reputation of Trota through the years shows how the mores of a current society can restrict contemporary understanding of a figure from the past.
The High Hopes of the Titanic’s Maiden Voyage
The infamous passenger liner was fitted with advanced safety features—lulling her crew into a false sense of security.
Enter the Georgian Era
Discover the figures, culture, and technology that made the Georgian Era a vibrant time of change for an empire.
These Fascinating Jewish History Books Illuminate the Path of the People
There's much more to Jewish history than the Holocaust.
Schoolteacher Louise Thuliez Became a Key Resistance Fighter in 2 World Wars
Driven to help, Louise Thuliez aided underground networks in France despite facing an all-too-real threat of execution.
10 Everyday Objects that Doubled as Real Spy Gadgets
These historical gadgets could be smuggled right under the enemy's nose.
