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.
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The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
By Robert Walsh
Alight on the lunar surface alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.
According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.
The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.
Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.
Any surprise it was under the beloved Rough Rider?
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.
These dynamic critiques, vivid memoirs, and clearsighted military histories illuminate the Forgotten War.
From the smallest atoms to the biggest adventures in space, these women used their scientific knowledge to change the world.
The German army may not have been surprised by an attack, but the Allied forces had a few tricks ready to go.
St Albans Raid was one of the most controversial events in the Civil War.
Five authors carry on the legacy of Carson's five iconic books.
Trace the history of America's national day of remembrance.
Not only could the U-505 not sink other boats, its crew couldn't even sink the submarine themselves.
Randall Sullivan's new book is the perfect complement for any history buff.
Turns out discipline and intense planning lend themselves equally well to army life and grand larceny.