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Sidney Lumet: “Eating Ham for Uncle Sam”
by Maura Spiegel
Acclaimed as the ultimate New York movie director, Sidney Lumet began his astonishing…
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The Making of a Legendary American Film
by Don Graham When George Stevens picked Rock Hudson to play rancher Bick Benedict in the…
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My Time On the Set With Marlene Dietrich
by Rory MacLean Why are we drawn to certain cities? Perhaps because of a story read…
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Propaganda Girls
by Lisa Rogak
In Propaganda Girls, bestselling author Lisa Rogak reveals the incredible untold story of…
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The Siren Song of False History
by Keith Lowe
Keith Lowe writes about how the myth of Parthenope, entwined with historical misconceptions…
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Looking at Women Looking at War
by Victoria Amelina
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing…
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The 1770 Massacre in Boston
by Tom Clavin
Coinciding with the 255th anniversary of the Boston Massacre on March 5, 2025,…
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Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer & Hero of the First Airplane Flight to the North Pole
by Buddy Levy
When one thinks of the great American polar explorers in history, names like…
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Page-Turning Reads for Women’s History Month
by The History Reader From pharaohs to fashion and everything in between, this Women's History Month…
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Who Do You Support: The Demes of the Roman Empire
by Andrew Ludington
Andrew Ludington's Splinter Effect is an action-packed debut where time-traveling archaeologist Rabbit Ward…
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Must-Have Historical Reads: March 2025
Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in March…
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