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Bob Dole and the Nazis’ Brutal Last Stand in Italy
Author: Edwin S. Grosvenor
Allied soldiers struggled for months to clear veteran German troops dug into the mountains of northern Italy in late 1944 and early 1945.
American Rebels at Sea
Author: Eric Jay Dolin
An estimated 1500 privateering ships played a crucial role in winning the American Revolution, but their contributions are often forgotten.
The Black Woman Who Managed Morgan's Millions
Author: Bruce Watson
Born during Jim Crow, Belle da Costa Greene perfected the art of "passing" while working for one of the most powerful men in America.
Discovering American History in Britain
Author: Sam Edwards
From ancestral homes of George Washington to World War II runways, there are many sites in the U.K. where you can encounter American's past.
When Abortion Roiled 19th Century New York
Author: Kenneth D. Ackerman
Long before Roe vs. Wade, the practice of abortion led to fierce political conflict and public health problems in 1870s America.
The Man Who Brought Opera to America
Author: Howard Jay Smith
Lorenzo Da Ponte was a Jewish-born Catholic priest who wrote libretti for Mozart and eventually helped open the first opera house in New York.
“To Those Brave Men!”
Author: Edwin S. Grosvenor
Each year, the Men’s Titanic Society gathers to honor the men who gave their lives to save women and children.