Modern History Stories

Dedication. Precision. Perfection. These guards do it all. 

These women nurtured the founding of the nation.

Yep, it actually happened. 

James Thomas Flexner examines how Benedict Arnold's defection shaped George Washington's future.

Not all V-Days are filled with flowers and chocolate. 

From biographies to a collection of Lincoln’s writings, there’s much more to the 16th president than you might think.

An African American volunteer infantry regiment from Massachusetts gave their courage and their lives to protect the Union.

In David Blight's book, Wallace Turnage and John Washington recount their harrowing tales of escape from slavery.

Think you know everything about the famous gunfight? Think again.

Don't mess with the U.S. Air Force.

Revisit 10 major American wars with an illuminating read about each one.

Muhammad Ali explores how the legendary boxer transcended the sport through politics, social activism, and his undeniable charm and charisma.

George Washington relied on the secretive spy ring to win the American Revolution.

The chocolate bar that helped defeat the Nazis. 

It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.

War correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis reveals the best military books that evolved his thinking and writing on the subject of war.

All the pieces fell into place for this rare historical event.

The fiery attack nearly burned the town to the ground—and stoked the flames of American rebellion.

Here's how Billy Yank ultimately defeated Johnny Reb.

Rivalries, triumphs, and heartbreaks make these narratives sing.