By Nadifa Mohamed New Historical Fiction: Witch Hunts, Wartime and Mysterious Murders Inspired by the true story of the first woman condemned as a witch in medieval Ireland, “Bright I Burn ...

The best short stories are indisputable proof ... but these are not the traditional war stories told in historical fiction. The author, who based this 1990 book on his own service in Vietnam ...

You can finally read this Ernest Hemingway story about Paris after WWII In 1956, Ernest Hemingway wrote to his publisher about five short stories he had written: “You can always publish them ...

"Gibbet Hill" tells of a sailor murdered by three criminals whose bodies were strung up on a hanging gallows on a hill as a ...

The 10 books and short stories in this list are not just core ... Who should read this? Lovers of historical fiction, especially those interested in Latin American history, power and political ...

Short activities built on examining photographs, artifacts, and other resources from the past can help students think like ...

Trust” by Hernan Diaz uses a unique storytelling technique of a story within a story. If you enjoy historical fiction, check ...

The historical moment of “The Mighty Red ... but she lets herself be pressured into a hasty wedding with Gary. The story, which continues into the following year and then, in a series of ...

Palace intrigue, high-stakes drama, glittering gowns, family secrets…there are many reasons readers love royal historical ...

The glittering stages of Broadway, the scenic views atop the Empire State building, the storied collections of artwork in the ...

Pictures can tell stories worth a thousand words. This is especially true for historical ones. Just by carefully studying the setting, objects, and people in them, we can learn what everyday life ...

Each creature is introduced, in both Irish and English, by way of their historical context, followed by a short story that illustrates the power of their mythic mischief in action. Did you know ...