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55 History Books That Will Change Your Outlook On Life

Missed out on the classics or looking for something new? Check out some of the best history books of all time, from ancient marvels to Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 8, 2021

55 History Books That Will Change Your Outlook On Life

Missed out on the classics or looking for something new? Check out some of the best history books of all time, from ancient marvels to Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction.

By Leah Silverman • November 8, 2021

This Is How 15 Other Countries Around The World Celebrate Thanksgiving

Discover which countries outside the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, from Liberia and Ghana to China and Japan.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 7, 2021

This Is How 15 Other Countries Around The World Celebrate Thanksgiving

Discover which countries outside the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, from Liberia and Ghana to China and Japan.

By Bernadette Deron • November 7, 2021

11 Of The Fiercest And Bravest Women Warriors And Female Fighters Throughout History

Discover the most courageous women warriors and queens throughout history, whether it's Cleopatra, Lozen, or Tomoe Gozen.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 7, 2021

11 Of The Fiercest And Bravest Women Warriors And Female Fighters Throughout History

Discover the most courageous women warriors and queens throughout history, whether it's Cleopatra, Lozen, or Tomoe Gozen.

By Caroline Redmond • November 7, 2021

9 Abandoned Airports And The Tragic Stories Behind Them

Ever since they were deserted, these abandoned airports have all sat empty. Eerily, some of them were never used at all.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 7, 2021

9 Abandoned Airports And The Tragic Stories Behind Them

Ever since they were deserted, these abandoned airports have all sat empty. Eerily, some of them were never used at all.

By Erin Kelly • November 7, 2021

Henri Charrière Claimed He Was Wrongly Imprisoned On The Inescapable Devil’s Island — Then He Escaped

Henri Charrière escaped from one of history's most infamous prisons and then won his freedom from the government that he claimed had wrongly imprisoned him in the first place.

By William DeLong • Nov 6, 2021

Henri Charrière Claimed He Was Wrongly Imprisoned On The Inescapable Devil’s Island — Then He Escaped

Henri Charrière escaped from one of history's most infamous prisons and then won his freedom from the government that he claimed had wrongly imprisoned him in the first place.

By William DeLong • November 6, 2021

Wladyslaw Szpilman And The Incredible True Story Of “The Pianist”

Wladyslaw Szpilman was a Jewish pianist living in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. He didn't know that his musical abilities would save his own life.

By Kara Goldfarb • Nov 6, 2021

Wladyslaw Szpilman And The Incredible True Story Of “The Pianist”

Wladyslaw Szpilman was a Jewish pianist living in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. He didn't know that his musical abilities would save his own life.

By Kara Goldfarb • November 6, 2021

Meet Aethelred The Unready, The Hapless Medieval King Who Lost England To The Vikings

King Aethelred II of England was crowned when he was just 10 years old, and his reign was marked by a series of blunders so bad that he was usurped by the King of Denmark in 1013.

By Richard Stockton • Nov 6, 2021

Meet Aethelred The Unready, The Hapless Medieval King Who Lost England To The Vikings

King Aethelred II of England was crowned when he was just 10 years old, and his reign was marked by a series of blunders so bad that he was usurped by the King of Denmark in 1013.

By Richard Stockton • November 6, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

Ancient Greek swords found in stunning condition, holding cells for gladiators uncovered at Roman amphitheater, and Britain's oldest skull discovered to be a possible hoax.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 5, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

Ancient Greek swords found in stunning condition, holding cells for gladiators uncovered at Roman amphitheater, and Britain's oldest skull discovered to be a possible hoax.

By All That's Interesting • November 5, 2021

From Nazi-Hunting To Covert Missions: Inside The Military Career Of Actor Christopher Lee

The celebrated British actor claimed to have served in a number of secret organizations during World War II, but some have accused him of exaggerating his role.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 5, 2021

From Nazi-Hunting To Covert Missions: Inside The Military Career Of Actor Christopher Lee

The celebrated British actor claimed to have served in a number of secret organizations during World War II, but some have accused him of exaggerating his role.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 5, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Violet Bonham Carter, The Outspoken Grandmother Of Helena Bonham Carter

A skilled orator and activist, Lady Violet Asquith took Britain’s Liberal Party by storm — and made it onto Hitler’s most wanted list in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Violet Bonham Carter, The Outspoken Grandmother Of Helena Bonham Carter

A skilled orator and activist, Lady Violet Asquith took Britain’s Liberal Party by storm — and made it onto Hitler’s most wanted list in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021