In 1692, a deadly terror swept through colonial Massachusetts, ending the lives of 20 people and forever changing how we paranoid fanaticism. If The Crucible enticed you in high school, but you never read any other books about the Salem Witch Trials, I've got four great suggestions for you below. The months-long witch hunt that gripped late-17th century … Continue reading 4 Books about the Salem Witch Trials
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Hark! A Vagrant: A Review
Any nerd will tell you that niche humor is hard to come by. Thankfully, Kate Beaton has come to the aid of literature and history buffs with Hark! A Vagrant. This comic strip collection will have you rolling with laughter --- provided you enjoy academic humor. Admittedly, while Hark! A Vagrant hit all the right … Continue reading Hark! A Vagrant: A Review
Hitler and Nazi Germany: A Review
A freelance writer & editor's book review of Jackson J. Spielvogel's Hitler and Nazi Germany: A History.