FBI Surveillance: Why the Bureau Investigated Famous Writers
James Baldwin, Ernest Hemingway, and other writers were investigated for everything from sympathy towards the Cuban Revolution to Communist Party ties.
Ulysses S. Grant: The Man Who Secured the Union’s Victory in the Civil War
Grant Moves South explores the legendary general’s pivotal successes and military strategies.
7 of the Best American History Books
Celebrate the red, white, and blue by remembering the history of those who came before us.
Rediscover America’s First President with the Best George Washington Books
Meet the man behind the legend.
The Robert Kennedy Biography You Can't Miss
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam describes the specific allure of Robert Kennedy, and how he was "different from other politicians."
The Earliest-Born American to Be Photographed Is Also a Veteran
In 1852, at age 103, Revolutionary War veteran Conrad Heyer sat down to have his picture taken.
George Washington Was Nearly Impossible to Kill
Diseases, brutal weather, and enemy fire all failed to take him down.
8 Surprising Facts About Grigori Rasputin, Russia's "Mad Monk"
The mysterious historical figure remains an enigma, even in death.
The Post Reporters Who Exposed the Truth About the Vietnam War
In 1971, the "Washington Post" risked everything to publish government secrets after their competitor was indicted for the same crime.
Fidel Castro, the CIA, and John F. Kennedy’s Assassination
It’s been nearly 60 years since the assassination of JFK, and the mystery surrounding his death still haunts us.
On This Day: Walt Disney Testifies Before the House of Un-American Activities Committee
Disney accused his former employees of communism.
Abraham Lincoln Penned This True Crime Tale in 1846
Three brothers are accused of murder after an Illinois man vanishes in this sensationalized true crime story penned by Abraham Lincoln.
