A collection of surprising and little-known historical facts inspired by the popular History Channel Timelab 2000 series includes the Pilgrims's decision to land in Plymouth because they ran out of beer, the invention of the stethoscope by a modest French doctor, and the invention of a first practic[...]

A new collection of lesser-known presidential tales by the author of The Greatest Stories Never Told relates such accounts as Abraham Lincoln's saber duel, George Washington's whiskey business, and the Ronald Reagan movie that saved the fortieth president's life decades later. 50,000 first printing.[...]

Rick Beyer plums the vast archives of the History Channel to deliver a treasure trove of obscure and fascinating stories to delight and entertain. "The Greatest Music Stories Never Told" continues the series tradition with short, fascinating tales accompanied by an array of stunning and diverse phot[...]