The Hidden History of Project MKUltra Experiments
The CIA explored the possibility of mind control on individuals without their consent.
The Little-Known First Assassination Attempt on John F. Kennedy
Three years before his actual assassination, JFK was the target of a different secret plot to take his life.
Warren Upton, Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor, Dies at 105
He was also the last crew member of the USS Utah.
Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Has Died at Age 100
He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.
10 National Book Award Winners You Should Pick Up Next
You can’t go wrong with these highly acclaimed reads.
Churchill and the Presidents: An Enduring Alliance
From 1900 to the postwar years, Churchill was acquainted with 11 US presidents.
17 Escapist Nonfiction Books That Will Spirit You Away
Seeking solace? Find yourself immersed in a wholly different world with these nonfiction reads.
The Best Hulu Documentaries Streaming Right Now
Learn more about historical events of the past and present from the comfort of your couch.
10 Vital Books About Voting in America
With election season upon us, we're looking to the past and future of voting.
11 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Donner Party
The specter of cannibalism overshadows many other fascinating facts about the emigrants.
Civil War Vets Wanted to Invade Canada to Liberate Ireland
These incursions were called the Fenian raids.
“Book Are Our Weapons”: How the Council on Books in Wartime Helped the U.S. World War II Effort
Between 1943 and 1947, over 120 million specially-printed paperbacks were distributed to members of the armed forces.
10 Inspiring Books by and About Muckrakers
These courageous 19th-century journalists changed the field—and the country—forever.
The Perplexing History of 13 Banned Books in America
Literary censorship has long been a source of contention.
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.
10 Powerful Historical Fiction Sagas That Chronicle Family Legacies
Trace the ripple effects of history across time.
Who Was Daniel Boone? Learn All About the Early American Folk Hero
The pioneer and frontiersman helped settle Kentucky.
