Modern History Stories

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.

This public injustice became a force for change.

There are two sides to every story...

Explore the lives of people who had a large impact on their nation and the world.

Listen up, history fans. These great audiobooks are for you.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November...

If these walls could talk…

The blight had devastating consequences on the island and beyond.

Some of these shocking mandates are still on the books.

A battle of the brightest minds.

From the Pacific theater to the coast of France, discover the greatest World War II books.

Scientists and showmen alike tested the limits of the new invention.

Money makes the world go round—but how exactly does our economy function?

Their discoveries changed our perception of prehistory.