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Whether you’re searching for the best book recommendations or sifting through tales of the past, we’ve got all the history stories you need to satisfy your curiosity.

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The Curious Life of Madame Marie Tussaud

Discover the artist behind the famous wax statue museums. 

The Greatest History (and Beyond) Books for Dads of All Types

Dad's always gifted three copies of the latest history bestseller? Try these recommendations to find him something new.

Balloonomania: 18th-Century Europe’s Obsession with Hot Air Balloons

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

7 Elvis Presley Books That Explore the Man Beyond the Cultural Icon

A look from every angle at the complicated man behind the music legend.

8 Organized Crime Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Shedding light on the shadowy criminal underworld.

What Lies Beneath: The Deadly Mystery of the Oak Island Money Pit

Is there treasure buried beneath this craggy Nova Scotia isle?

11 Binge-Worthy Podcasts About Fraud

You will not believe the fraudacity of some people.

The 8 Best Drunk History Episodes

A funny, irreverent series you won't regret binging.

Australia Faced Ruthless Birds During the Great Emu War

The large flightless birds turned out to be a formidable enemy.

8 Intriguing Facts About the Mona Lisa

Learn more about the history of the enigmatic portrait.

Before Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter Wanted to Study Mushrooms

The beloved children's author was deterred from a career as a mycologist.

The History of the Corset, a Garment Fraught with Misconceptions

Often demonized as patriarchal torture devices, these garments were seen as a practicality in their day.