This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and unknown, to reveal more about their unique stories.

Scientists have unraveled a 1,500-year-old puzzle by identifying the cause of the “Plague of Justinian,” the outbreak ...

And historical mysteries—with their slow-burning intrigue and puzzling plots—provide top-tier entertainment while transporting readers back in time.

Here, we’ve gathered up the best new historical mystery books—released in 2025—that will provide a thoroughly captivating escape.

Scientists explored Beethoven’s ailments, linked remains to a Norse saga, uncovered colonial secrets, peeked inside an alchemy lab and debunked a royal hoax in 2024.

In 2024, scientists lifted the veil on mysteries surrounding historical figures to uncover new details about their respective stories.

(CNN) — This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and unknown, to reveal more about their unique stories.

This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and unknown, to reveal more about their unique stories. In some cases, analysis of ...

Scientists explored Beethoven’s ailments, linked remains to a Norse saga, uncovered colonial secrets, peeked inside an alchemy lab and debunked a royal hoax in 2024.

This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and unknown, to reveal more about their unique stories. In some cases, analysis of ...