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6 Books About Rome For The Ides of March

Reader, beware. The Ides of March are here. And in honor of the Ides, we've rounded up some books about Rome during and beyond the time of Julius Caesar.

Time’s Running Out: 5 Historical Fiction/Fantasy Novels To Read ASAP

The buzzer is about to go on 2017, so why not catch up on some of the historical fiction and fantasy you might've missed before the clock strikes 12?

21 Books About The Halifax Explosion On Its 100 Year Anniversary

On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. The resulting explosion was the most devastating man-made explosion until World War 2.

Mudbound by Hillary Jordan: A Hard-hitting,Timely Read

The movie tie-in edition of a significant work of literary fiction is out now.

Rex quondam, rexque futurum: Arthurian Legend in History and Literature

A medievalist talks about all things Arthurian legend and lists some excellent reading for fellow enthusiasts.

Walking with Ghosts: Reflections on Rebecca Stott’s GHOSTWALK

Melding fact and fiction, Stott's GHOSTWALK entangles us in not just paranoid conspiracies but also the messy, thorny silk skein of the human heart.

100 Must-Read Medieval Historical Fiction Novels

A list of must-read medieval historical fiction novels set in Japan, the Middle East, England, and more.

Unearthing the History Made By Well-Behaved Women

These 12 nonfiction works help excavate the lives of the mostly well-behaved women who, though removed from popular narratives, did make history.

Stunning Photographs of FSA Libraries in the 1940s

Fascinating vintage eye candy for library lovers--from Farm Security Administration!

Loving for Any Age: Three Books to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Loving v. Virginia

Remembering the Supreme Court's landmark decision in the anti-miscegenation case Loving v. Virginia, with further reading, on its 50th anniversary.