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Caresse

Caresse

by Anne de Courcy

WCAG Heading Every now and then, when writing a biography or social history,…
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Did the Government Purposefully Poison Drinkers During Prohibition?

by Jess Montgomery

WCAG Heading The first images that usually pop to mind with the word…
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How Jazz Changed the World

by Jessica Fellowes

WCAG Heading By Jessica Fellowes Jessica Fellowes discusses the history behind her recently released novel, The…
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The History Behind the Mystery: The Hollows

by Jess Montgomery

WCAG Heading Jess Montgomery showcases her skills as a storyteller in The Hollows: a…
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Christmas in 1920s America

by Maia Chance

WCAG Heading In 1921, Frances Lester Warner described a Christmas Eve scene in…
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1920s

This Is a Pretty Country We Live In: The Trial of Anne Royall

Ducking stool illustration

by Jack Kelly

In honor of Anne Royall's birthday (June 11, 1769), author Jack Kelly shares…
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Ben Franklin Gets Juiced With a Little Hemp

Ben West's painting of Benjamin Franklin drawing electricity from the sky.

by Tim Queeney

In June of 1752, with some sources specifically saying the tenth of June, Benjamin Franklin conducted…
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Dear Mr. Coppola: A True War Story from Việt Nam

by Alex Vernon

Alex Vernon of Peace is a Shy Thing discusses reality versus cinema during…
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Historical Summer Reading: June 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out some of our favorite new history books publishing…
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10 Genius Ideas from the Roman Empire That Still Matter Today

The Roman Empire Got It Right

by Steven Marr

The Roman Empire’s brilliance is far from ancient history. The Roman Empire Got…
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Chor-Bazaar: The Thieves Market

by Nev March

The Silversmith's Puzzle author Nev March explains the storied history…
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The MKULTRA Conspiracy

by John Lisle

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