A new book on the invasion of Normandy, ‘When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day,’ recalls stories and recollections from those who were there.

John Strausbaugh’s ‘The Wrong Stuff’ discusses how Russia’s quest to be first in the Space Race endangered the lives of its cosmonauts.

‘Project Mayflower’ gives readers a look at one of the first attempts to bring history to life using a historically accurate ship replica.