Sabotage and Subversion: How Secret Agents Helped Win WWII
Few people were aware of the SOE's existence.
What Is Juneteenth and Why Is It Important?
Discover the cultural celebration behind the historic anniversary.
What Lies Beneath: The Deadly Mystery of the Oak Island Money Pit
Is there treasure buried beneath this craggy Nova Scotia isle?
Remembering Legendary Sports Writer Roger Angell
The late author was known for his essays on baseball, reflections on aging, and so much more.
6 Fascinating Constitutional Crises Throughout History
These political challenges have questioned the legitimacy of various governments.
The Dead Man Who Duped Hitler: The Beyond Bizarre Tale of WWII’s Strangest Operation
Now a major motion picture starring Colin Firth, Operation Mincemeat involved a corpse, a fake fiancée, and the successful invasion of Sicily.
Toussaint Louverture: Self-Freed Slave and Hero of the Haitian Revolution
In 1791, the people of Haiti rose up against their oppressors.
5 Overturned Supreme Court Cases That Changed History
Justices have reversed course numerous times throughout the years.
The Invention of the Guillotine and Its Role in the French Reign of Terror
The execution device came to be known as a symbol of violent class warfare.
8 Eye-Opening Books About Modern History
These captivating reads explore rapid change and monumental shifts.
What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?
Over 80 years later, the pilot's mysterious disappearance remains unsolved.
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The Remarkable Life of Abba Kovner, the Holocaust Survivor Who Sought Revenge
He was one of the first to recognize the Nazis were committing genocide.
15 Books About Fascinating First Ladies
The new Showtime series The First Lady has piqued our interest in the lives of these remarkable women.
How Martha Gellhorn Became the Only Woman to Land on Normandy Beach
The accomplished war correspondent was determined to see the action.
