Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho—and That Famous Shower Scene
Screenwriter and journalist Stephen Rebello unpacks the controversies surrounding the iconic film.
The Forgotten Treasure: 7 Books by Emily Hahn
The little-known author and journalist captured England and China like few others have.
The Deadly Collision Between SS Andrea Doria and MS Stockholm
Like the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the 1956 shipwreck was one of the worst maritime disasters of the 20th century.
Ulysses S. Grant: The Man Who Secured the Union’s Victory in the Civil War
Grant Moves South explores the legendary general’s pivotal successes and military strategies.
Charlie Wilson's War: The Man Behind the CIA's Biggest Covert Operation
Congressman Charlie Wilson was a champion for the covert op that affected the outcome of the Soviet-Afghan War.
7 of the Best American History Books
Celebrate the red, white, and blue by remembering the history of those who came before us.
Rediscover America’s First President with the Best George Washington Books
Meet the man behind the legend.
365 Days: Ronald Glasser’s Moving Account of the Vietnam War
The American doctor was a beacon of hope for the soldiers he treated during his tour of duty.
The Earliest-Born American to Be Photographed Is Also a Veteran
In 1852, at age 103, Revolutionary War veteran Conrad Heyer sat down to have his picture taken.
Discover Emma Goldman's Life of Anarchy in To the Barricades
Goldman was a revolutionary from the start. Her work in the U.S. and Russia shook up governments and oligarchs.
The Dawn's Early Light: Francis Scott Key and the Birth of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
As the Battle of Baltimore drew to a close, an American flag was raised—and the national anthem was born.
Anne Frank and Her Life in the Secret Annex
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.
George Washington Was Nearly Impossible to Kill
Diseases, brutal weather, and enemy fire all failed to take him down.
More Than a Scientist: The Lesser-Known Life of Sir Isaac Newton
Taking the post of Warden of His Majesty’s Mint in 17th-century London, Newton came face-to-face with seedy criminals.
An Essential Voice from the Sixties: Remembering Richard N. Goodwin
The speechwriter and top presidential adviser was a driving political force during one of America's most turbulent eras.
Ruth Gruber: The Making of a Trailblazing Female Correspondent
In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.
The Unbelievable Lives of Pilots Jessie Miller and Bill Lancaster
The pair’s spectacular accomplishments and whirlwind romance will forever be marked by a shocking scandal.
The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe
Anthony Summers’ book, Goddess, sheds light on this starlet’s short-lived time in the spotlight.
