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Battle of Bladensburg, August 24, 1814
Editor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab American Battles and Campaigns - Battle of Bladensburg,…
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The First Barbary War 1801–05
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The Siege of Yorktown, 28 Sep–19 Oct 1781
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The Battle of Brandywine Creek, September 11 1777
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Battle of Trenton, 26 December 1776
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The Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17 1775
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Fascinating Historical Finds: May 2025
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Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)
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In Part I published previously on The History Reader, author Buddy Levy introduces…
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Guns, Chainsaws and Swords: The Rivals of the Humble Axe
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Whack Job author Rachel McCarthy James takes a look at how guns, chainsaws,…
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Lincoln’s First Responder
by Tom Clavin
Earlier this week—April 14th—was the 160th anniversary of our Sixteenth President's assassination. Author…
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The Rebel Romanov
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes the story of a…
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Project Mind Control
by John Lisle
In Project Mind Control, John Lisle reveals inside story of the CIA’s secret mind control project,…
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The Tragic Fire and Sinking of the
General Lyon
Steamer
by Tom Clavin
March 31st is the 160th anniversary of one of the most shocking events…
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