Historical Figures
by Catharine Edwards
When the Roman statesman Cicero was murdered in 43 BCE, his head was cut off, and
by Julie Summers and Jochen Hemmleb
Did George Mallory and Sandy Irvine make the summit of Mt. Everest on June 8, 1924,
Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean that the adventures must stop. Below is
by Julie Summers and Jochen Hemmleb
There is no mystery more compelling than the unsolved mystery of George Mallory, Sandy Irvine, and
by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin
Many U.S. soldiers fought bravely in Europe, but only a few of them were U.S. Marines.
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 Alexander Larman
What do the famous figures of Vivien Leigh, Ian Fleming, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Diana Mitford
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
