Jonathan Eig's "King: A Life," a biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was recognized as one of the best books of 2023. Biographies offer a chance to explore the decision-making and ...

History often paints with a broad brush, dividing people into villains and heroes without much nuance. Yet the real story is far more complicated than black-and-white judgments. Some figures we’ve ...

In honor of Black History Month, 'PW' showcases a selection of picture book offerings that highlight the achievements and ...

Looking for a quick Black history lesson? Here’s a round-up of important Black historical figures you need to know about. Whether you’re wanting to brush up on your Black history or are a full-on ...

Lincoln suffered from severe and incapacitating depressions that occasionally led to thoughts of suicide, as documented in numerous biographies by Carl Sandburg. " When he was alive, Lincoln's friends ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. History loves to surprise us, especially when the famous faces we picture don’t quite match the reality. Maybe Napoleon wasn’t as ...

Novelized accounts of historical figures’ lives are hugely popular. But do we really want to draw back the curtain on history and find people talking and acting the way we do? By Megan Marshall Megan ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I'm not saying YOU won't be able to ace these four history quizzes...just that they're really hard and anyone who does might be a ...