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Socrates
Who Was the Real Socrates?
by Donald Robertson
wcag heading Donald Robertson analyzes who is the real Socrates based on the little known information…
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Socrates
A Time for Every Man to Stir
by Jack Kelly
To celebrate Labor Day, author Jack Kelly shares with The History Reader why Thomas…
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Back to School History Reads: September 2025
Looking for your next history read? Need a book for back to school season? Check out…
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National Aviation Day Must-Reads
Each year on August 19th, America celebrates National Aviation Day. Today, we bring you our favorite…
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20th Century Queer Women of Means
by Cathy Pegau
Cathy Pegau, author of A Murderous Business: A Mystery, shares with The History Reader how…
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An Excerpt from
Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization
by Tim Queeney
Tim Queeney's Rope is a unique and compelling adventure through the history of rope and its impact…
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Every Weapon I Had
Introductory Excerpt
by Paris Davis
In Every Weapon I Had, author Paris Davis shares the story of a…
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An Eager Beaver’s Birthday
by Tom Clavin
Tom Clavin writes about Jay Zeamer, an Eagle Scout and skilled pilot during…
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Summer History Reading: August 2025
Looking for your next history read? Check out some of our favorite new history books publishing…
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