Modern History Stories

Featuring sweeping, indispensable accounts.

He assassinated the mystic at an ostensible housewarming party.

Mark Twain coined "the Gilded Age" to mean this period of time was “glittering on the surface, but corrupt underneath.”

From great triumphs to continuing struggles, learn more about African American history with these books.

Celebrate the Black men and women who made history.

He was the eminent former editor of The Nation and a National Book Award winner.

What’s better than a true story? A story that’s too good to be true.

Grab your earbuds and disappear into the past.

These iconic images summed up entire wars in the public imagination.

European empires once controlled most of the globe—what's their legacy?

Hear directly from people who lived through historical events.

He spent years with an up-close look at what it's like to rule Britain—and now the responsibility rests on his shoulders.

Dad's always gifted three copies of the latest history bestseller? Try these recommendations to find him something new.

Closing the gap between fact and fiction.

Nearly every aspect of American life changed after WWII.

Who was the lady with the lamp?

How good ideas became everyday necessities.

Need help shopping for a history buff? These holiday gift ideas are sure to delight.

His contribution to various expeditions has been largely overlooked.

These masterpieces mysteriously disappeared.