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Q&A with Doug Stanton, Author of In Harm’s Way

by Doug Stanton

We sat down with author Doug Stanton to discuss his recently re-issued book In Harm's Way,…
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Bomber Down

by Kevin Maurer

Writing Damn Lucky was an amazing experience, but one of the frustrations was…
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Unknown History: The Siege of Berlin in 1948

by Giles Milton

We teamed up with the Unknown History podcast on Quick and Dirty Tips to bring you…
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To Bail Out or Burn Up?

by Tom Clavin

Read on for an excerpt that discusses Joe Moser's fight for survival in…
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Celebrating the Holidays: 15 Books History Buffs Will Love

by The History Reader

While the holidays are primarily a time to reconnect with family and…
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William Bullitt: The Champagne Ambassador

by David McKean

President-elect Franklin Roosevelt liked William Bullitt the moment they met. Bullitt was energetic, clearly…
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Flying on Fumes: Stories of a WWII Fighter Pilot

by Tom Clavin

Lightning Down is the incredible saga of American fighter pilot…
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Three Sisters: How One Family Survived Auschwitz

by Heather Morris

Inspired by a true story, Three Sisters follows the journey of Livia, Magda, and Cibi as…
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A Great Love Story of a Terrible Time

by Rebecca Frankel

Rebecca Frankel's Into the Forest explores a little-known chapter of Holocaust history and…
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1933: Democracy Destroyed

by Frank McDonough

In the following excerpt from The Hitler Years: Triumph, 1933-1939, Frank McDonough discusses…
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The Island Behind the Island: Real Life Inspiration for Trouble Island

Middle Island, Lake Eerie, Ontario, Canada

by Sharon Short

Suspense author Sharon Short shares the rich history behind Mile Island, the real-life location that inspired…
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Silver Wedding

by Lydia Reeder

Harriot Kezia Hunt, from a 1910 publication. (Public domain,…
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The History Reader: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

by The History Reader

Shopping for any history-loving friends? Below is our holiday gift guide with…
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Featured Excerpt: Her Lotus Year

by Paul French

In Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson, New York Times…
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Featured Excerpt: Four Against the West

Phantly Roy Bean Jr. 1825

by Joe Pappalardo

Four Against the West  is a thrilling true saga of legendary Texas figure Judge…
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Featured Excerpt: Resist

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by Rita Omokha

In Resist, award-winning journalist Rita Omokha charts the last century of civil rights activism, from the…
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Who Was the Real Socrates?

by Donald Robertson

Donald Robertson analyzes who is the real Socrates based on the little known information we have…
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Featured Excerpt: “Second Life” from Cabinet of Curiosities

Lost State of Franklin Boundary Map

by Aaron Mahnke

Read below for a fascinating excerpt from Cabinet of Curiosities: A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable,…
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