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The Edge of Anarchy Part Five: The Pullman Strike
The Pullman Strike was the greatest uprising of working people in American history. If you haven’t…
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The History of the Rise of Labor Unions in America
by Jack Kelly
In 1979, a young Vermont politician named Bernie Sanders made a short documentary…
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Split Season: Baseball’s Epic Strike of 1981
by Jeff Katz Those who think Major League Baseball is simply about the play on the…
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The Legend of the Braddock Tigers
by Greg Nichols Big Bertha, a massive driving sled, haunted the Tigers’ dreams. It was rare…
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The Last Secret Agent
by Pippa Latour with Jude Dobson
After decades of silence, the last surviving World War II…
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Fascinating Historical Finds: May 2025
Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in May…
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Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)
by Buddy Levy
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
by Rachel McCarthy James
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
by Helen Rappaport
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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