A Soldier’s Story: 20 War Books Told by Those Who Were There
We’re honoring America’s heroes with books that reveal what it's like to be in war.
Alaska Day and the History Behind the 49th State
When and how did this far-flung territory become part of the United States?
Explore China's Rich History with These Books
Nine books illuminate China's rich history from its ancient roots to the modern People's Republic of China.
The Controversial History of America's Company Towns
Are they really as utopian as their proponents claim?
Meet Whitey Bulger, the Notorious Crime Boss Who Went into Hiding
The Boston native remained at large for 16 years.
Rediscover the World Around You With 7 Accessible Ethnographies
These eye-opening books shed light on other cultures and communities.
5 Books That Humanize the 1947 Partition of India
When British India was dissolved, the territory was divided along religious lines.
7 Essential Books About Afghanistan
As news about the Taliban continues to unfold, satisfy your curiosity about instability in the region.
The Cult of the Supreme Being: A New Religion in Revolutionary France
The French Revolution left fertile ground for a new approach to religion.
Battle of Ia Drang: The United States Army’s Brutal Entry into the Vietnam War
In the wake of Joseph L. Galloway’s death, we’re revisiting his iconic book on the conflict, We Were Soldiers Once...and Young.
Moonshiners and Bootleggers: 8 Books About the Prohibition Era
Discover the historical effects of the nationwide ban on alcohol.
A Change in Weather Created Global Consequences in the 17th Century
Historian Geoffrey Parker explores how global cooling caused famine, war, and economic collapse in the 1600s.
The Soviet-American Space Alliance
New research reveals that the Space Race wasn't quite as embittered as we were led to believe.
7 Stunning Underwater Shipwrecks That Turn Back the Tides of Time
Their preservation below the surface allows visitors a look back in time...
10 Railroad History Books That Shed Light on the Industry
This innovative mode of travel allowed people to make cross-country journeys in days rather than weeks or months.
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.
