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Modern History Stories

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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Working: The Bestselling Oral History Book About What People Do All Day

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

5 Historical Mystics Who Embraced Occultism

These leaders looked outside science and established religion for answers.

Independence Day Traditions Around the World

Discover how different countries celebrate the day they gained freedom.

9 Cartography Books to Guide Your Curiosity

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

Annie Oakley, the Larger-Than-Life Sharpshooter

She led a remarkable life as a traveling performer.

9 Inspiring Books to Read in 2023

Powerful stories of love, loss, and triumph. 

The History of Museums, from "Cabinets of Curiosity" to Today

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

John Dillinger: The Robin Hood of the Great Depression

The 1930s gangster became the media's favorite antihero.

The Disastrous 1904 Olympic Marathon

The runners were plagued by high heat, dusty roads, wild dogs, and rat poison.

10 Fun Facts About Antarctica, Earth's Most Remote Continent

Though this continent may be desolate, it's far from boring.

Soviet Sniper Roza Shanina Was a Deadly WWII Asset

The Order of Glory recipient was credited with 59 confirmed kills.

The Colonization of Australia

How did the continent become home to British convicts?