History

A New Book Explores the History of a Groundbreaking Military Family

Doug Melville explored his own family's history in "Invisible Generals"

The Dead-Simple Life Hack That Einstein, Edison and Dalí All Had in Common

Even if you've never heard of the hypnagogic state, you've experienced it

One of the Greatest Inventors of Our Time Disappeared. This New Book Explores Why.

Douglas Brunt on writing “The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel”

You Can’t Tell the History of Menswear Without the History of Pockets

Hannah Carlson on getting to the bottom — literally and figuratively — of “Pockets”

Rich Cohen Wants to End the NBA “Different Eras” Debate Once and for All

The author of “When the Game Was War: The NBA’s Greatest Season” defends his stance in the great Jordan vs. LeBron matchup

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One of the Greatest Inventors of Our Time Disappeared. This New Book Explores Why.

Douglas Brunt on writing “The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel”

You Can’t Tell the History of Menswear Without the History of Pockets

Hannah Carlson on getting to the bottom — literally and figuratively — of “Pockets”

Rich Cohen Wants to End the NBA “Different Eras” Debate Once and for All

The author of “When the Game Was War: The NBA’s Greatest Season” defends his stance in the great Jordan vs. LeBron matchup

“The Black Angels” Unlocks a Historic Medical Mystery

Maria Smilios’s new book describes the path towards curing tuberculosis

London’s Secret WWII Tunnels Are Opening to the Public

One of the city’s coolest pieces of history is getting a $268 million transformation

Museums Return Egon Schiele Art Looted by Nazis

The Manhattan District Attorney's office hosted the returning of the artwork, valued at around $10 million

Discovering the Changing American West Along the Pony Express Trail

Agriculture consolidation, small-town decline and water scarcity are changing the composition of the country west of the Mississippi River

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This September

From fascinating histories to thought-provoking takes on technology