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.
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.
