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.
A Hidden Chamber Was Just Discovered Under the National Mall
Construction workers stumbled upon an unexpected piece of history.
9 Revolutionary Books About the 1960s Counterculture Movement
The psychedelic revolution, civil rights activism, hippie culture, and more.
What We Know About Vikings in North America
Were they actually the first Europeans to set foot on the continent?
A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons
Freeman’s Challenge explores an explosive true story of violence, racism, and greed.
These Dee Brown Books Are Brimming With Rich Historical Detail
He had a passion for the American West.
Two Civil War Soldiers Awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase
It was a daring mission, shrouded in secrecy, imperative for the Union's success.
Mavericks of the Sky: The Origins of the U.S. Air Mail Services
Delving into the sacrifices of early 20th-century pilots.
The Best Travel Memoirs and History Books to Read Before (or During) Your Next Trip
Immerse yourself in the culture–and history–of a place.
Tun Tavern, Birthplace of the Marine Corps, to Be Rebuilt
While the original Tun Tavern no longer exists, plans to recreate it are underway.
How FDR Became the Only President Elected To Serve Four Terms
Why was Roosevelt allowed to remain in office for 12 years?
9 Best Native American Biographies and Memoirs
Get new perspectives on Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and more influential people.
