A barbecue, a protest … or a good book? We asked some of our leading historians to choose an illuminating Australia Day read.

Percival Everett’s “James,” a posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Adam Higginbotham’s acclaimed work about the Challenger disaster are among the nominees for National ...

Even in death, former President Jimmy Carter added to his legacy of public service. His example fortified us for the challenge of standing up for climate action in the face of Trump’s swift moves to ...

In “Embers of the Hands,” historian Eleanor Barraclough digs deep into the ways that the Vikings loved, traveled and even ...

The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe” by Marlene L. Daut is an insightful new book that shares the captivating history of ...

These six essential books not only showcase his literary genius but also serve as a roadmap for navigating the complexities ...

With stories set in Ancient Rome, Gilded Age New York, and more, these are the most anticipated historical fiction books of ...

Then, as early as the 1st century CE, minuscule began to emerge: smaller, rounder letters that required fewer strokes. You ...

Andrew Blackall, an English antique dealer with more than 30 years of experience, discusses the fascinating stories that often lie behind ...