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Leopold and Loeb: The Original Crime of the Century

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by Greg King and Penny Wilson

WCAG Heading A grim, glowering fortress loomed in the darkness,…
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The Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918: An Indicator of Things to Come?

by Philip Jett

WCAG Heading It was 1918 and there was a killer on the loose.…
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Historical Fiction: Alice McDermott’s The Ninth Hour

by Alice McDermott

WCAG Heading On a dim winter afternoon, a young Irish immigrant opens the gas…
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20th century

Writing Characters With a Historical Perspective

by Charles Finch

Historical fiction author Charles Finch knows firsthand the challenges of making sure his…
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The Education of John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy Oval Office Photo

by J. Randy Taraborrelli

New York Times bestselling author J. Randy Taraborrelli shares with The History…
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New Books to Read as the Days Get Shorter: November 2025

The History Reader Upcoming Books November 2025
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, you'll want to stay inside to enjoy…
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Running Deep: Some Survived

Omori island, WWII prisoner of war camp in Japan. Circa 1945. U.S. Navy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

by Tom Clavin

Because of a bevy of national and international headlines, somewhat overlooked last month…
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Truman’s Renovation of the White House

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by Robert Klara

With the recent demolition of the East Wing of White House, author Robert…
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Featured Excerpt: Lincoln’s Ghost

Magician Harry Houdini

by Brad Ricca

In Lincoln's Ghost, author Brad Ricca shares with The History Reader the incredible…
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The Man Behind the Idea of Mount Rushmore

Mt. Rushmore photo

by Matthew Davis

Matthew Davis, author of A Biography of a Mountain, discusses Jonah Leroy Robinson:…
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The Renegade Texan Who Made NFL History

Giles E. Miller and his wife, Betty, complete purchase of franchise to be called Dallas Texans with NFL Commissioner, Bert Bell, January 1952. Courtesy of Wikimedia. Public Domain.

by David Fleming

As David Fleming began researching his book, A Big Mess in Texas, he…
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