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Lessons from the Sinking of the Lusitania
by Greg King
As epic human tragedy the story has everything: a great ocean liner; a glittering cast of…
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Armchair Adventure Recommendations for August 2026
Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean that the adventures must stop. Below is…
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On the Trails of a Century of Mystery–Together
by Julie Summers and Jochen Hemmleb
by Julie Summers and Jochen Hemmleb
There is no mystery more compelling than the unsolved mystery of George Mallory, Sandy Irvine, and…
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Featured Excerpt: The Phantom
by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin
by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin
Many U.S. soldiers fought bravely in Europe, but only a few of them were U.S. Marines.…
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Featured Excerpt: The Glitter and the Gold
by Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
by Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
Shakespeare's line from the Merchant of Venice, "All that glitters is not gold" rings true for…
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Celebrating 250 Years of the USA
To honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, The History Reader has put…
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So Close to Home: German U-Boats in the Gulf of Mexico
by Michael J. Tougias
by Michael J. Tougias
During World War II, Commander Harro Schacht daringly crossed the Atlantic Ocean to hunt for unsuspecting…
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A Glimpse Behind the Doors of London’s Eaton Square
by Alexander Larman
by Alexander Larman
What do the famous figures of Vivien Leigh, Ian Fleming, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Diana Mitford…
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The Magical Game
by Addy Baird
by Ay Baird
From players avoiding foul lines to never uttering the dreaded words "no hitter" to fans refusing…
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