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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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ROAR: An Oral Biography of a Fictional Life

Satirist Bruce Wagner has written a provocative new novel.

Estevanico, the First African Man to Explore the Americas

His contribution to various expeditions has been largely overlooked.

10 Eccentric Historical Laws

Some of these shocking mandates are still on the books.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Set of David McCullough Books About Great Achievements in American History

Together with Simon & Schuster, we’re hosting a sweepstakes with 3 grand prize winners.

8 Riveting New History Books for Fall 2022

Be the first to watch history unfold with these insightful upcoming releases.

8 Must-Read Economics Books

Money makes the world go round—but how exactly does our economy function?

6 Fossil Hunters Who Dug Up Clues From the Past

Their discoveries changed our perception of prehistory.

11 Enlightening Books About Colonial America

Discover new perspectives on early immigration, colonial cuisine, pirates, and more.

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.

American History Myths Are Unraveled in This Charming Read

Debunking far-fetched tales that we've believed in for far too long.

James A. Garfield and William McKinley: The Other Assassinated Presidents

Their deaths are less talked about than Lincoln and Kennedy, but no less important.

What Happened During the Great Chicago Fire?

An enduring myth posits that a cow was to blame.

The Last Witchcraft Trial in the U.S.

Nearly 200 years after the original Salem witch trials, the same town saw allegations resurface.