Logo for History Readers

jfk

Featured Excerpt: The JFK Conspiracy

by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch

Belmont, New HampshireSeptember 1960…
Read the article

Jackie Kennedy: PTSD and a Remarkable Fighting Spirit

family d leaves

by J. Randy Taraborrelli

WCAG Heading In July 1964, Jackie Kennedy visited her mother and stepfather, Janet…
Read the article

Joe Kennedy: A Complex and Shocking Ambassador

Joseph Kennedy

by Susan Ronald

WCAG Heading To say that there were more than a few things I…
Read the article

The Rise of America’s Missile Defense System

by Daniel Wasserbly

WCAG Heading By Daniel Wasserbly In The 300, military and security expert Daniel Wasserbly introduces the…
Read the article

The Kennedy Heirs: A Legacy of Courage

by J. Randy Taraborelli

WCAG Heading by J. Randy Taraborrelli As is well known by now, the Kennedys have always…
Read the article

Madame Claude: Her Secret World of Pleasure, Privilege, and Power

WCAG Headingby William Stadiem In post-WWII Paris, Madame Claude ran the most exclusive finishing school in…
Read the article

The Kennedy Circle: A New Powerful Masculine Mystique

WCAG Headingby Steven Watts In 1959 JFK stood as a youthful political leader, with an allure…
Read the article

When JFK Endorsed The Ugly American

WCAG Headingby Steven Watts In the crisis of masculinity that preoccupied so many in late 1950s…
Read the article

John F. Kennedy: The Total Politician

JFK Vice
WCAG Heading by John T. Shaw WCAG Heading John F. Kennedy The political career of John…
Read the article

Reasons for the Cuban Missile Crisis

Herald Tribune 10-29-1962
WCAG Heading WCAG Heading WCAG Heading by Patrick Sloyan One of my goals in writing The…
Read the article

jfk

This Is a Pretty Country We Live In: The Trial of Anne Royall

Ducking stool illustration

by Jack Kelly

In honor of Anne Royall's birthday (June 11, 1769), author Jack Kelly shares…
Read the article

Ben Franklin Gets Juiced With a Little Hemp

Ben West's painting of Benjamin Franklin drawing electricity from the sky.

by Tim Queeney

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

Dear Mr. Coppola: A True War Story from Việt Nam

by Alex Vernon

Alex Vernon of Peace is a Shy Thing discusses reality versus cinema during…
Read the article

Historical Summer Reading: June 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out some of our favorite new history books publishing…
Read the article

10 Genius Ideas from the Roman Empire That Still Matter Today

The Roman Empire Got It Right

by Steven Marr

The Roman Empire’s brilliance is far from ancient history. The Roman Empire Got…
Read the article

Chor-Bazaar: The Thieves Market

by Nev March

The Silversmith's Puzzle author Nev March explains the storied history…
Read the article

The MKULTRA Conspiracy

by John Lisle

Project Mind Control's John Lisle explains how something as classified…
Read the article

Featured Excerpt: Whack Job

by Rachel McCarthy James

Whack Job is a brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational…
Read the article

Connect with The History Reader

Facebook-f Twitter

Other Historical Fiction Titles

Sign Up For The History Reader Newsletter

Sign Up
Facebook-f Twitter
The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility.