Books
Discover the best history books, from biographies and military history to riveting accounts of the past’s most fascinating moments. War books, historical fiction, and more populate these pages.
The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes
The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion deserves more recognition.
7 Books to Read After Watching Thank You for Your Service
The new film, based on the book of the same name by Daniel Finkel, highlights the realities of soldiers returning home from war with PTSD.
Marita Lorenz: The Spy Who Loved Castro…and Almost Assassinated Him
In 1960, U.S. operatives recruited Lorenz to kill the communist party leader—but she couldn’t do it.
A Chilling Look Inside the Lindbergh Kidnapping
When a child's life is on the line, who do you believe?
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12 Books for Fans of Hamilton
Go back in time with books about Hamilton and the people who knew him best.
The Strange and Tragic Shipwreck of the Morro Castle
Fire brought down the ship—but was it an accident, or arson?
Who Really Killed Dr. William Chapman?
His houseguest was convicted of the murder. But evidence against the doctor’s wife tells another story.
