What do three women accused during the Salem witch trials have in common with a captain’s widow who single-handedly held off a mutiny in the late 19th century? They’re all members of author Katherine ...

We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe, the bestselling authors of "Vanderbilt," return with a history of another American ...

Hannah Masury, for a brief time, was a pirate. At least, according to the mysterious manuscript that shows up on Professor Marian Beresford’s desk, brought by a bright-faced student excited at the ...

The Astor family once epitomized the American dream, dominated New York City, and wielded immense social power; However, this once influential name has since fallen from grace. CNN broadcaster ...

Author and historian Katherine Howe discusses her many projects, including two books that she co-wrote with CNN’s most famous anchor. We're sorry, but something ...