History is waiting to be discovered.

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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The Pig War of 1859

An unusual and nearly forgotten conflict.

Working: The Bestselling Oral History Book About What People Do All Day

Originally published in 1974, Studs Terkel's collection of interviews remains relevant and insightful.

5 Historical Mystics Who Embraced Occultism

These leaders looked outside science and established religion for answers.

Independence Day Traditions Around the World

Discover how different countries celebrate the day they gained freedom.

9 Cartography Books to Guide Your Curiosity

Mapping the world was a daunting task that attracted explorers for centuries.

Annie Oakley, the Larger-Than-Life Sharpshooter

She led a remarkable life as a traveling performer.

9 Inspiring Books to Read in 2023

Powerful stories of love, loss, and triumph. 

The History of Museums, from "Cabinets of Curiosity" to Today

As our understanding of history has evolved, so has the way we learn about it.

John Dillinger: The Robin Hood of the Great Depression

The 1930s gangster became the media's favorite antihero.

The Disastrous 1904 Olympic Marathon

The runners were plagued by high heat, dusty roads, wild dogs, and rat poison.

10 Fun Facts About Antarctica, Earth's Most Remote Continent

Though this continent may be desolate, it's far from boring.