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Feathered Fighters

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by Tom Clavin

67 years ago, the U.S. Army Pigeon Service closed. You might think that…
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7 Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month

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This Women’s History Month, we bring you seven titles highlighting the amazing feats of women, whether…
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Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz

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Cold Crematorium is the first English language edition of a lost memoir by Holocaust survivor József…
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Augustus and Mark Antony: Colleagues, Rivals, Enemies

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by John Keahey

History teaches that politicians seldom maintain deep and abiding friendships with one another.…
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George Kennan and the Siberian Exile System

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by Gregory Wallance

Into Siberia  is a thrilling work of history about George Kennan's harrowing journey into…
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The Pathway That Planted the Seeds of Empire

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John Keahey's Following Caesar is a riveting journey following three ancient roads and covering more than…
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Must-Read History Books of 2023

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From spies, assassins, and dirty tricks in WWII to a revealing new biography of Jacqueline Kennedy…
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The London Beer Flood

by Tom Clavin

Two hundred and nine years ago, an event took place that was both…
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The Tide of War

by Uri Kaufman

Some years, like 1776 and 1939, need no introduction; their reputations travel before…
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A State of Turmoil

by Alexander Larman

In 1937, the British monarchy was in a state of turmoil. The previous king, Edward VIII,…
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The Toilet Paper – and Other Stuff – That Helped Bring Down Hitler by Lisa Rogak

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by Lisa Rogak

Propaganda Girls author Lisa Rogak reveals some of the black propaganda material created by four women who…
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Celebrating Black History Month in 2025

Let's honor the remarkable Black Americans throughout history with our favorite books. From the 19th century…
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Featured Excerpt: A Matter of Complexion by Tess Chakkalakal

by Tess Chakkalakal

Leaving Fayetteville Charles W. Chesnutt. (Public domain, Wikimedia Images.) On October 7,…
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Featured Excerpt: Realm of Ice and Sky

by Buddy Levy

View of Smeerenberg, Spitzbergen, Norway. A photomechanical print taken between 1890 and…
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Featured Excerpt: A Rage to Conquer

by Michael Walsh

In A Rage to Conquer, award-winning author Michael Walsh brings history to life as he considers…
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Adventure Research at the Top of the World

by Buddy Levy

Author Buddy Levy shares his chilly experience in Ny Ålesund, Norway, where he…
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Featured Excerpt: The JFK Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch

by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch

Belmont, New HampshireSeptember 1960 New York…
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Introduction to Eliot Stein’s Custodians of Wonder

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In Custodians of Wonder, Eliot Stein takes a vivid look at 10 astonishing people who are maintaining some of…
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