The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: New York City’s Deadliest Industrial Disaster
146 people lost their lives when the Asch Building went up in flames.
These Irish American History Books Explore Rich History and Culture
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.
Polish Eagle Scouts Stole a Tank and Liberated a Concentration Camp During WWII
A battalion of teenagers risked their lives to free Jewish prisoners.
30 Important Women in History You May Not Have Heard of
These women are vital to history. Discover why.
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9 Coffee Table Books Filled with Stunning Historical Photographs
A picture is worth a thousand words.
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8 Assassination Attempts, 1 Queen Victoria
A newly public kind of reign led Queen Victoria to face—and survive—8 assassination attempts.
What was Life Like Under German Occupation of the British Channel Islands?
Once a forbidden subject, recent years have begun to bring details of a dark time to light.
The Strange Connection Between the Nuclear Bomb, Bikinis, and Godzilla
Real devastation, fictional monsters, and a swimsuit all collided in the Pacific Ocean.
The Time George Washington Prevented A Military Coup With His Glasses
Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.
That Time the German Navy Accidentally Fought Itself During WWII
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
The Mapuche People's Centuries-Long Resistance Against the Spanish
This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.
The Contentious Figure of Andrew Johnson, the First Impeached President
The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.
Examine Russia's Long History with Poison in The KGB’s Poison Factory
Boris Volodarsky’s riveting account sheds lights on the Kremlin’s history of poisoning enemies.
These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War
Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.
The Mesmerizing History Behind 4 Endangered Languages
As the pool of speakers shrinks, these languages could be lost forever.
The Best Presidential Biographies For History Buffs
Dig into 46 top-notch biographies—one for each American president.
16 Books About MLK That Reveal the Man Behind the Civil Rights Icon
Over 90 years after his birth, we look back on King's legacy with these vital reads.
The Secret Cold War Mission That Helped America Find The Titanic
The top-secret mission kept the discovery hidden away for years.
