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The Siren Song of False History
by Keith Lowe Keith Lowe writes about how the myth of Parthenope, entwined with historical misconceptions about Naples, shows how fiction interweaves with history. Don’t forget...
Featured Excerpt: Looking at Women Looking at War
by Victoria Amelina When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing a novel, taking part in the country’s literary scene, and parenting her...
The 1770 Massacre in Boston
by Tom Clavin Coinciding with the 255th anniversary of the Boston Massacre on March 5, 2025, author Tom Clavin looks back on the event, which took place as a direct response to...
Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer & Hero of the First Airplane Flight to the North Pole
by Buddy Levy When one thinks of the great American polar explorers in history, names like Robert Peary, Matthew Henson, Donald Macmillan, and Richard Byrd come to mind...
Page-Turning Reads for Women’s History Month
by The History Reader From pharaohs to fashion and everything in between, this Women’s History Month we bring you our page-turning titles covering trailblazing female figures who...
Who Do You Support: The Demes of the Roman Empire
by Andrew Ludington Andrew Ludington’s Splinter Effect is an action-packed debut where time-traveling archaeologist Rabbit Ward maneuvers through the past to recover a long-lost,...
Must-Have Historical Reads: March 2025
If you’re ever wondering what upcoming history books we have publishing, look no further! Each month we’ll bring you our favorite historical reads publishing at Macmillan. Here...