Modern History Stories

It’s the first installment of a new trilogy.

These stories of overcoming challenges and prejudices will make any reader think fondly of their school days—past, present or future.

An unusual and nearly forgotten conflict.

The award-winning physicist faced opposition.

The details of their lives are largely unknown.

Learn more about historical events of the past and present from the comfort of your couch.

Tune in to a vibrant retelling of the birth of radio. 

Starting with the concept of zero.

Originally published in 1974, Studs Terkel's collection of interviews remains relevant and insightful.

These unusual ideas never came to fruition.

These leaders looked outside science and established religion for answers.

Discover how different countries celebrate the day they gained freedom.

Mapping the world was a daunting task that attracted explorers for centuries.

She led a remarkable life as a traveling performer.

Powerful stories of love, loss, and triumph. 

Whistleblowers, watchdogs, and Winner.

Literary censorship has long been a source of contention.

Give yourself the most colorful history lesson ever.

As our understanding of history has evolved, so has the way we learn about it.

See the world through someone else's eyes.