History books

History books give you a way to learn about the past, but where to even start? Here's 22 books to get you started on learning about the world!

History books give you a way to learn about the past, but where to even start? Here's 22 books to get you started on learning about the world!

1. The keys to the holiest site in Christianity (Church of the holy Sepulchre) are held by a Muslim family that opens the church every morning. Meant to keep the peace between the denominations, this arrangement has been in place since 1187 A.D.

Revisit the best history books! Brush up on your knowledge of everything from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Cold War.

The Story of the Moors in Spain is a history of the Moorish Empire in Andalusia, chronicling the rise and fall of the Islamic empire, and with it the stymie of a “civilized and enlightened State.” Author Stanley Lane-Poole catalogues the art, architecture, religion, science, and industry that flourished with the establishment of the Muslim […]

In recognition of the dynamic work being done by black women scholars, here is a list of 70 new and forthcoming books on a range of topics from the era of slavery to the post-Civil Rights era. This…

Within an instant of looking at each of these photos you'll realize that something is off, but look closer and you'll see that they're absolutely chilling. These snapshots not only offer a look into the dark recesses of every day life, but they show the way in which Mother Nature seems to be conspiring against us at every turn.These rarely seen photos are sure to shock even the most mature readers.

Black books are the ultimate source to immerse ourselves in the resilience and wonderment of blackness past and present. For Black History Month (and every other month) here are 18 of the best black books of all time.

If you need a little inspiration for history, here's 100 fabulous books for teaching history: picture books, read alouds and activity books for history!

Turning our eyes toward the red, white, and blue, here are some top recommended 15 Classic United States History Books you should put on your reading list.