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10 National Book Award Winners You Should Pick Up Next

You can’t go wrong with these highly acclaimed reads.

Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. Passes Away at 107

The clandestine communication of the Navajo saved lives on the battlefield and was vital to success in the Pacific.

History of the Homesteader: 11 Pioneer Books

Read up on the men, women, and children who braved hazardous frontiers for a chance at new life.

9 Best Native American Biographies and Memoirs

Get new perspectives on Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and more influential people.

Gain a New Perspective With These 8 Books to Read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Learn about Native American tribes that have long been overlooked in history. 

Delve into the Deadly, Insurmountable Odds of Custer’s Last Stand

This unexpected U.S. defeat was the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876.

9 Engrossing Alternate History Books

If one detail from the past changed, how would our world look different today?

King Philip’s War Set the Stage for the American Revolution

This early conflict between colonists and Native Americans had unexpected consequences.

What Really Happened During the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

The Corps of Discovery set out to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.

The Pueblo Revolt Quashed Spanish Influence in New Mexico

The 1680 rebellion drove the Spaniards out of the province for 12 years.

10 of the Oldest Buildings in America

Many of these structures pre-date the US—some by hundreds of years.

The Ghost Dance War: A Violent Response to Native American Resistance

An infamous massacre followed a Native American religious revival.

The Real Pocahontas Behind Disney's Myth

Pop culture depictions have romanticized this historical figure.

9 Books to Read for Native American Heritage Month

These personal stories shed light on the modern Native American experience.