So much has happened in the past decade alone, but what got us here? Humanity has evolved in so many ways in the modern era. From the Industrial Revolution to the invention of the iPhone, from the Space Race to SpaceX, from last century's influenza pandemic to Covid-19, there’s a lot to cover. These stories attempt to recount how we’ve gotten to where we are and the rapid change that took place within the last few centuries.
Every American knows about the tossed tea that sparked a revolution—but there's more to this story than what you learned in third grade.
By Kara Brand
Get incredible insights into Spain's brutal conflict.
Once one of America's most noted enemies, Fuchida converted to Christianity in later years and spent decades preaching across the United States.
By Robert Walsh
The fleet posed an unexpected threat to the might of the British Navy.
Live in the wonders of the past with this historic log cabin.
Discover the holiday's centuries-in-the-making history.
By Kara Brand
From 1200 to 2020, soldiers in the Northern reaches of Europe have strapped on uniforms, guns ... and skis.
Re-center yourself with some of history's most moving thoughts about leadership.
Reflecting on their own lives, these autobiographies offer a unique look into the leaders of the United States.
By Kara Brand
These historical fiction novels don't sacrifice accuracy for style or verve.
World War II extended beyond Europe, northern Africa, and the Pacific Theater...
Referring to the empty seat at the dinner table, Churchill's daughter asked, “If you could seat anyone there, whom would it be?” He replied, without hesitation, “My father.”
The Crusades, although the most defining conflicts of the medieval era, are often misunderstood. These books illuminate their true nature.
By John Tuttle
These gripping books detail the human cost of natural disasters across centuries.
In October 1943, 300 Jewish prisoners escaped the heavily guarded walls of the Sobibor extermination camp.
By Kara Brand
Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.
Long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, indigenous American cultures created jaw-dropping cityscapes.
These less widely read World War II stories offer readers a meaningful and moving look into the global conflict.
By Kara Brand
Evans was known for sharing groundbreaking stories.
By Kara Brand
Jeeps come by their rugged reputation honestly—after all, they were created to assist troops in WWII.