by Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
Shakespeare's line from the Merchant of Venice, "All that glitters is not gold"
To honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, The History Reader has put
by Michael J. Tougias
During World War II, Commander Harro Schacht daringly crossed the Atlantic Ocean to hunt for unsuspecting
by Alexander Larman
What do the famous figures of Vivien Leigh, Ian Fleming, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Diana Mitford
by Addy Baird
From players avoiding foul lines to never uttering the dreaded words "no hitter" to fans refusing
by Eric Moskowitz
On June 1, 1909, thousands of people gathered in Manhattan to watch the kickoff of The
by Alexander Larman
Today, Eaton Square is London's most sought-after aress due to its beautiful garden squares and its
From the glittering ballrooms of London to the dusty backroads of 20th century America to baseball's
by Scott Davis
During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than
by Tom Clavin
Just in time for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, New York
