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.
Mark Twain coined "the Gilded Age" to mean this period of time was “glittering on the surface, but corrupt underneath.”
What goes on behind closed doors?
By Sara Kapheim
"I am perfect for what biography has become today because there is nothing I wouldn't investigate."
There's a reason why they span human history.
By Grace Felder
Take a closer look at history's most influential figures.
European empires once controlled most of the globe—what's their legacy?
Hear directly from people who lived through historical events.
By Lee D'Amato
Dad's always gifted three copies of the latest history bestseller? Try these recommendations to find him something new.
How good ideas became everyday necessities.
By Kimmy Kelly
The prime minister was also a prolific writer and historian.
By Grace Felder
There are two sides to every story...
Explore the lives of people who had a large impact on their nation and the world.
By Kimmy Kelly
Enter for a chance to win two novels and one biography, all centered around this costly conflict.
Listen up, history fans. These great audiobooks are for you.
Is it true that history is written by the victors?
By Orrin Grey
A historian examines how different cultures have perceived witchcraft, from ancient times to today.
By Kimmy Kelly
This brutal conflict killed more combatants than all other theaters of the war combined.
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