Set in 1895, Emma Donoghue's latest novel The Paris Express takes readers all aboard a suspenseful train journey from the ...

Cromwell: The Sympathetic Underdog Mantel's portrayal of Cromwell brings him to life in ways that resonate with contemporary audiences. He is depicted as a canny strategist who rises from humble ...

With “Rebellion 1776,” Anderson returns once again to the Revolutionary War era. Set in Boston, the story begins toward the ...

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When I was a young science-fiction sponge, growing up on the East Coast, I fell hard for a weird little novel called “The Lathe of Heaven” by Ursula K. LeGuin.

Across the Assassin's Creed series Ubisoft has changed dozens of historical facts to better suit the story being told. These ...

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The racist tinge to Elon Musk’s hacking of the government eerily reflects cyberpunk's vision of the future—especially the science fiction coming out of South Africa.

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We all know something about Winston Churchill, legendary war leader, with his hat and cigar and his bullish, inspirational ...

The Assassin’s Creed series has always been known for its blend of historical fiction and immersive gameplay. Its latest installment, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, promises to take players on a journey to ...

Nothing gets kids excited about history like a gripping story. Times, people, and places that might seem dull or far away in a textbook come to living, breathing life in historical novels like the ...