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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.

Violet Jessop: The Queen of Sinking Ships

Having survived deadly disasters at sea, she was known as "Miss Unsinkable".

The Berlin Blockade: An International Crisis

An impressive airlift circumvented a Soviet power grab.

8 Gripping New History Books

Check out the recent breaks in historical discovery that everyone's been raving about.

What Is Juneteenth and Why Is It Important?

Discover the cultural celebration behind the historic anniversary.

10 of the Oldest Buildings in America

Many of these structures pre-date the US—some by hundreds of years.

The Tragic Wartime Sinking of Passenger Ship RMS Lusitania

The torpedo attack killed hundreds of civilians and turned international opinion against Imperial Germany.

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6 Fascinating Constitutional Crises Throughout History

These political challenges have questioned the legitimacy of various governments.

The Ghost Dance War: A Violent Response to Native American Resistance

An infamous massacre followed a Native American religious revival.

Blind Ambition: 9 Books About the Watergate Scandal

Discover new perspectives on the scandal that caused Nixon to resign.