Books
You Could Own the Landmark That Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's 'Poohsticks Bridge'
Built in 1907, the structure—expected to sell for between $54,000 and $81,000—is newly rebuilt and restored
'Band of Brothers' Stars Reflect on the Epic Miniseries' Evolving Legacy
HBO's beloved World War II drama premiered 20 years ago this month
First Edition of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' Sells for Record-Breaking $1.17 Million
A rare copy of the iconic Gothic novel is now the most expensive printed work by a woman sold at auction
Rediscovered Medieval Manuscript Offers New Twist on Arthurian Legend
The 13th-century pages, found by chance at a British library, show a different side of Merlin, the magician who advised Camelot's king
The Polynesian 'Prince' Who Took 18th-Century England by Storm
A new nonfiction release revisits the life of Mai, the first Pacific Islander to visit Britain
When George Washington Took a Road Trip to Unify the U.S.
Nathaniel Philbrick’s new book follows the first president on his 1789 journey across America
Hurricane Ida Damages Whitney Plantation, Only Louisiana Museum to Focus on the Enslaved
The historic site will remain closed indefinitely as staff assess the destruction and make repairs
What an Englishwoman's Letters Reveal About Life in Britain During the American Revolution
A new book highlights the writings of Jane Strachey, a middle-class woman whose husband worked for the famed Howe family
Commemorate Juneteenth With Free Virtual Programs From the Smithsonian
On June 19, NMAAHC will honor the end of slavery in the U.S. with events featuring Annette Gordon-Reed, Adrian Miller and more
Myth and Misdiagnosis Have Plagued Women's Health for Centuries
A new book by scholar Elinor Cleghorn details the medical mistreatment of women throughout Western history
You Can Now Explore an Unseen Trove of Franz Kafka's Personal Papers Online
The National Library of Israel has digitized a rare collection of the "Metamorphosis" author's letters, drawings and manuscripts
The Enduring Nostalgia of American Girl Dolls
The beloved line of fictional characters taught children about American history and encouraged them to realize their potential
The Fight to Legalize Gay Marriage, the Woman Who Couldn't Be Silenced and Other New Books to Read
These June releases elevate overlooked stories and offer insights on oft-discussed topics
Eric Carle, Author and Illustrator of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' Dies at 91
The beloved story of a ravenous insect has sold 40 million copies and been translated into 60 languages
Unseen Trove of Literary Treasures, From Emily Brontë's Handwritten Poems to Robert Burns' Musings, Up for Sale
Sotheby's is set to auction a private collection of 500 manuscripts, first editions, letters and papers linked to famed British authors
Researchers Discover Hidden Portrait in 15th-Century Duchess' Prayer Book
The duke of Brittany had his second spouse's likeness painted over an image of his late first wife
Hidden Inscriptions Discovered in Anne Boleyn's Execution Prayer Book
New research suggests a circle of Tudor women saved the "Book of Hours" for the queen's daughter, Elizabeth I
This American Monk Travels the World to Rescue Ancient Documents From Oblivion
Father Columba Stewart has visited sites from Kathmandu to Timbuktu in his mission to safeguard precious manuscripts that tell humanity's story
Baseball's Leading Lady Championed Civil Rights and Empowered Black Athletes
Effa Manley advocated for Black rights as a Negro Leagues team owner in the 1930s and '40s
The True History Behind Amazon Prime's 'Underground Railroad'
The adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize–winning novel reimagines the eponymous trail to freedom as an actual train track
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