Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin Gets Juiced With a Little Hemp

by Tim Queeney

In June of 1752, with some sources specifically saying the tenth of June, Benjamin Franklin conducted…

Read the article

Ben Franklin

Featured Excerpt: The Hardest, Longest Race

by Eric Moskowitz

On June 1, 1909, thousands of people gathered in Manhattan to watch the…

Read the article

Featured Excerpt: The Secrets of Eaton Square

by Alexander Larman

Today, Eaton Square is London's most sought-after address due to its beautiful garden…

Read the article

Five New History Books for June 2026!

From the glittering ballrooms of London to the dusty backroads of 20th century America to baseball's…

Read the article

Featured Excerpt: The Last of the Old Breed

by Scott Davis

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

Read the article

Featured Excerpt: Vengeance

by Tom Clavin

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

Read the article

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…

Read the article

Stirring WWII History Book Recommendations for May 2026

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

Read the article

Featured Excerpt: The Madness Pill

by Justin Garson

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

Read the article

Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin Gets Juiced With a Little Hemp

Ben Franklin

Featured Excerpt: The Hardest, Longest Race

by Eric Moskowitz

Featured Excerpt: The Secrets of Eaton Square

by Alexander Larman

Five New History Books for June 2026!

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

Connect with The History Reader

Other Historical Fiction Titles