A Matter of Complexion

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by Tess Chakkalakal

Leaving Fayetteville Charles W. Chesnutt. (Public domain, Wikimedia Images.) On October 7,…

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A Matter of Complexion

Featured Excerpt: The Last of the Old Breed

by Scott Davis

During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces.…

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Featured Excerpt: Vengeance

by Tom Clavin

Just in time for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little…

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The 100th anniversary of the Norge’s flight over the North Pole

by Buddy Levy

May 11th-12th marks the 100th anniversary of the first fully documented flight to…

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Stirring WWII History Book Recommendations for May 2026

The month of May marks several key events in the timeline of WWII, including the official…

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Featured Excerpt: The Madness Pill

by Justin Garson

In the 1950s, the field of psychiatry had nothing to show for itself.…

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Featured Excerpt: Boomtown

by Joe Pappalardo

After the Civil War, many American families moved west seeking new lives, heavily…

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Where the Wild Goose Goes

by James H. McCommons

When people think of endangered animals, the Canada goose does not come…

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The Hopes of the Future

by Alexander Larman

Princess Elizabeth II was in Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip, for just…

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A Matter of Complexion

Featured Excerpt: A Matter of Complexion

A Matter of Complexion

Featured Excerpt: The Last of the Old Breed

by Scott Davis

Featured Excerpt: Vengeance

by Tom Clavin

The 100th anniversary of the Norge’s flight over the North Pole

by Buddy Levy

Stirring WWII History Book Recommendations for May 2026

Featured Excerpt: The Madness Pill

by Justin Garson

Featured Excerpt: Boomtown

by Joe Pappalardo

Where the Wild Goose Goes

by James H. McCommons

The Hopes of the Future

by Alexander Larman

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