History in Five

John Avlon, author of WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL, editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast, describes the first president and founding father at a crossroads, and his warnings to the new nation.

Historian and IRON DAWN author Richard Snow recounts the thrilling story of the naval battle that changed Civil War.

David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of THE WRIGHT BROTHERS, reveals the one thing that was never in short supply in the Wright household.

On this day - October 26, 1881 - legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the Earp brothers face down a rowdy gang of Cowboys in Tombstone in the Arizona Territory, as documented in Jeff Guinn's THE LAST SHOOTOUT.

Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, authors of LUCKY 666, tell you five things about the Pacific Campaign of World War II, including the heroic flight of 'Old 666.'

Bestselling author Craig Nelson describes the terror, chaos, violence, tragedy, and heroism of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and offers surprising conclusions about the tragedy’s unforeseen and resonant consequences that linger even today.

Kathryn Smith, author of THE GATEKEEPER, discusses five key facts about Missy LeHand, FDR's Private Secretary and de facto Chief of Staff.

Rebecca Traister discusses the presidential election.

Bestselling author Tilar Mazzeo discusses the Young Readers edition of IRENA'S CHILDREN, and the lessons to be learned from one woman's courageous acts during WWII.

Bestselling author Tilar Mazzeo discusses IRENA'S CHILDREN the story of how one woman saved thousands during WWII.