Historical fiction has long been criticized for centering male experiences, particularly in military and political narratives where women were historically excluded from formal power. Yet throughout history, women have been warriors, rulers, spies, healers, artists, and revolutionaries. They’ve shaped events,…
World War II remains the most written-about conflict in historical fiction, and for good reason. The scale of the war, the diversity of experiences across continents, and the profound human stories of courage, survival, and sacrifice provide an endless source…
The Viking Age, roughly spanning 793 to 1066 AD, represents one of history’s most captivating periods. Norse warriors sailed from Scandinavia to raid, trade, and settle across Europe, reaching as far as North America centuries before Columbus. Their culture, which…
Ancient Rome, the civilization that shaped Western culture, law, language, and thought, remains one of the most compelling settings in historical fiction. From the Republic’s rise to the Empire’s fall, Rome’s thousand-year history offers an endless supply of dramatic material:…
The medieval period, spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, remains one of the most captivating eras for readers of historical fiction. With its castles and cathedrals, knights and crusades, plagues and power struggles, the Middle Ages offers…
Historical fiction has produced some of literature’s most beloved and enduring novels and stories that transport readers to different eras while exploring timeless themes of love, power, survival, and human nature. From sweeping epics spanning generations to intimate portraits of…