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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.
As the Battle of Baltimore drew to a close, an American flag was raised—and the national anthem was born.
By Allison Wild
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Private Sommers may have been the final American killed on Armistice Day.
A book published by the Anne Frank House profiles the Secret Annex—the Frank family's two-year hideout—and the famous diarist's life inside.
By Olivia Mason
The mysterious historical figure remains an enigma, even in death.
By Dave Adams
They called it the "Battle of L.A." There was just one problem—the City of Angels wasn't under attack.
His crew tied a rope around his chest and he made his way onto the wing to extinguish the blaze.
In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.
By Olivia Mason
The life of a Civil War regimental band member wasn't all treble clefs and drumsticks.
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The past echoes through the present...
One resourceful soldier had a brilliant plan to escape approaching forces...
North and South Korea's recent agreement has us looking back at the past.
By Abbey White
The world watched with bated breath. Could this be the spark that set off WWIII?
The sixteen-year-old raced through the night to warn fellow colonists of approaching British forces.
They needed an escape plan, and Arnold possessed one.
The war that continues to haunt America is poignantly represented in these movies.
By Dave Adams
“Somebody once asked me ‘Have you ever been afraid?’ Hah! I’ve never been afraid in my life.”
By Robert Walsh
They launched their attacks under cover of darkness, equipped only with empty rifles, bayonets, and grenades.