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Anne Royall: Common Scold

WCAG Headingby Jeff Biggers Bloody feet, sisters, have worn smooth the path by which you have…
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trials of a scold

New Books to Fall for: October 2025

We've fallen hard for these history books publishing this October. From Pulitzer Prize finalist Siddharth Kara's…
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La Milagrosa, Havana’s Miraculous One

by Elena Sheppard

Elena Sheppard, author of The Eternal Forest, joins us to discuss the myth…
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Featured Excerpt: Brady vs. Belichick

by Gary Myers

Read an excerpt of BRADY VS. BELICHICK, a unique and unparalleled look into…
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Compelling Reads for Constitution Day

Each year on September 17, we celebrate the anniversary of the ratification of the United States…
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Cape Coast Castle’s Role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Cape Coast Castle in Ghana

by Siddharth Kara

Pulitzer Prize-finalist Siddharth Kara visited the Gold Coast in Africa while doing research…
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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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