Modern History Stories

Elizabeth II died peacefully after a historic 70 years on the throne.

Their fates remain unknown.

He was instrumental in ending the Cold War.

These technological advancements influenced the outcome of the war. 

Literary censorship has long been a source of contention.

They're impossible to forget.

The canned meat gained popularity during WWII and evolved into a cultural icon.

The triumphant, the tragic, and everything in between.

Rediscover America through McCullough's most beloved works.

Parisians united to attack this symbol of royal tyranny.

This Jewish refugee took a different approach to armoring planes.

The Romanovs' historical relevance goes far beyond a midnight execution.

Their deaths are less talked about than Lincoln and Kennedy, but no less important.

These authors have covered history in the making.

An enduring myth posits that a cow was to blame.

Sudden and illegal seizures of power have the capacity to change world history.

From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books examine the tragedies of the Holocaust.

Nearly 200 years after the original Salem witch trials, the same town saw allegations resurface.

They were more than a stuffy group of old men—in fact, many of them were young and rowdy.

These tragic murders reverberated throughout their kingdoms.