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Primo Levi: An Author Q&A

Primo Levi
WCAG Heading by Sergio Luzzatto No other Auschwitz survivor has been as literately powerful and historically…
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Unity Mitford: When Hitler Took Cocaine

When Hitler Took Cocaine The History Reader
WCAG Heading by Giles Milton In the summer of 2012, a cache of extraordinary medical documents…
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The Sri Lankan Tamil Tigers: This Divided Island

Tamil Tigers
Wcag Heading by Samantha Subramanian In conversations about politics in Sri Lanka, and therefore in conversations…
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USS Samuel B. Roberts: Bravery and Sacrifice

USS Samuel B. Roberts
Wcag Heading by John Wukovits Wcag Heading Chapter 1: “YOU ARE NOW A MEMBER OF A…
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The Battle of New Orleans

Shock Factor
WCAG Heading by Jack Coughlin and John R. Bruning WCAG Heading Chapter 1 JANUARY 9, 1815…
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The Military Dogs That Save Soldiers Lives

Buster
Wcag Heading by Isabel George I am always, and will no doubt remain, in awe of…
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War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism

War Dogs
Wcag Heading by Rebecca Frankel Wcag Heading Chapter 9: The Never Again Wars In World War…
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The Heart Healers: Saving Men at the D-Day Beach Landings

Heart Healers ; D-D Landings
WCAG Headingby James S. Forrester, M.D. WCAG HeadingChapter 2 – “What Man Meant for Evil, God…
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Hildebrand Gurlitt and the Nazis Looting of Europe’s Treasures

Hitler's Art Thief - Hildebrand Gurlitt
Wcag Heading by Susan Ronald Wcag Heading Hildebrand Gurlitt When I stepped into a large, Swiss…
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Prison Break! The 5 Forgotten Great Escapes of World War II

Zero Night
Wcag Heading Mark Felton Wcag Heading Fans of the 1963 movie The Great Escape know that…
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Military History

A Time for Every Man to Stir

by Jack Kelly

To celebrate Labor Day, author Jack Kelly shares with The History Reader why Thomas…
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Back to School History Reads: September 2025

Looking for your next history read? Need a book for back to school season? Check out…
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National Aviation Day Must-Reads

Each year on August 19th, America celebrates National Aviation Day. Today, we bring you our favorite…
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20th Century Queer Women of Means

Louisa D’Andelot Carpenter

by Cathy Pegau

Cathy Pegau, author of A Murderous Business: A Mystery, shares with The History Reader how…
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An Excerpt from Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization

by Tim Queeney

Tim Queeney's Rope is a unique and compelling adventure through the history of rope and its impact…
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Every Weapon I Had Introductory Excerpt

The Frederick Hart bronze statue Three Soldiers at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.

by Paris Davis

In Every Weapon I Had, author Paris Davis shares the story of a…
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An Eager Beaver’s Birthday

by Tom Clavin

Tom Clavin writes about Jay Zeamer, an Eagle Scout and skilled pilot during…
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Summer History Reading: August 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out some of our favorite new history books publishing…
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