Historical Figures
by Julie Summers and Jochen Hemmleb
There is no mystery more compelling than the unsolved mystery…
by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin
Many U.S. soldiers fought bravely in Europe, but only a…
by Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
Shakespeare's line from the Merchant of Venice, "All that glitters is not…
To honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, The History Reader has put…
by Alexander Larman
What do the famous figures of Vivien Leigh, Ian Fleming, Andrew Lloyd Webber,…
by Eric Moskowitz
On June 1, 1909, thousands of people gathered in Manhattan to watch the…
by Alexander Larman
Today, Eaton Square is London's most sought-after address due to its beautiful garden…
by Buddy Levy
May 11th-12th marks the 100th anniversary of the first fully documented flight to…
by Justin Garson
In the 1950s, the field of psychiatry had nothing to show for itself.…
by Joe Pappalardo
After the Civil War, many American families moved west seeking new lives, heavily…
