Historical Fiction

Did the Government Purposefully Poison Drinkers During Prohibition?

by Jess Montgomery

The first images that usually pop to mind with the word “Prohibition” are…

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The Golden Age of Globe-Trotting

by Jessica Fellowes

The Golden Age of detective fiction, the era of classic murder mystery novels,…

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The History Behind the Mystery: The St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

by Kate Mosse

The television series The Crown, written by Peter Morgan, inspired by the history…

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Roosevelt the Rancher

by Erin Lindsey

“I do not believe there ever was any life more attractive to a…

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The Forgotten Empress

by Ellen Alpsten

‘So, you are writing another novel about Catherine the Great?’ Err – no! …

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Ostreophile, Traveling Companion, Whiskey Lover, Con-Artist and…Mews?

by Hannah Dennison

It’s a well-known fact that cats and writers share a special bond. As…

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Collecting the Treasures of the World

by Elsa Hart

In 1714, the gardener and caretaker Edmund Howard supervised his employer’s move to…

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Hitler’s Jewish Army

by Ellen Feldman

While conducting research for her novel, author Ellen Feldman stumbled upon one of…

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When in Paris, Follow the Breadcrumbs

by Alex Landragin

It was a cool, grey spring day in Paris. I was standing in…

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Murder is My Hobby

by Allison Montclair

I write books in which people are murdered, then others use their assorted…

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Historical Fiction

10 Genius Ideas from the Roman Empire That Still Matter Today by Steven Marr

by Steven Marr

The Roman Empire’s brilliance is far from ancient history. The Roman Empire Got It Right by…

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Chor-Bazaar: The Thieves Market

by Nev March

The Silversmith's Puzzle author Nev March explains the storied history of Chor Bazaar,…

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The MKULTRA Conspiracy

by John Lisle

Project Mind Control's John Lisle explains how something as classified as MKULTRA naturally…

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Featured Excerpt: Whack Job

by Rachel McCarthy James

Whack Job is a brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational…

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Featured Excerpt: The Last Secret Agent

by Pippa Latour with Jude Dobson

After decades of silence, the last surviving World War II…

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Fascinating Historical Finds: May 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in May…

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Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)

by Buddy Levy

In Part I published previously on The History Reader, author Buddy Levy introduces…

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Guns, Chainsaws and Swords: The Rivals of the Humble Axe

by Rachel McCarthy James

Whack Job author Rachel McCarthy James takes a look at how guns, chainsaws,…

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Historical Fiction

Did the Government Purposefully Poison Drinkers During Prohibition?

The Golden Age of Globe-Trotting

The History Behind the Mystery: The St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

Roosevelt the Rancher

The Forgotten Empress

Ostreophile, Traveling Companion, Whiskey Lover, Con-Artist and…Mews?

Collecting the Treasures of the World

Hitler’s Jewish Army

When in Paris, Follow the Breadcrumbs

Murder is My Hobby

Historical Fiction

10 Genius Ideas from the Roman Empire That Still Matter Today by Steven Marr

by Steven Marr

Chor-Bazaar: The Thieves Market

by Nev March

The MKULTRA Conspiracy

by John Lisle

Featured Excerpt: Whack Job

by Rachel McCarthy James

Featured Excerpt: The Last Secret Agent

by Pippa Latour with Jude Dobson

Fascinating Historical Finds: May 2025

Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)

by Buddy Levy

Guns, Chainsaws and Swords: The Rivals of the Humble Axe

by Rachel McCarthy James

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