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Christopher Klein

Christopher Klein is the author of four books, including When the Irish Invaded Canada: The Incredible True Story of the Civil War Veterans Who Fought for Ireland’s Freedom and Strong Boy: The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and National Geographic Traveler. Follow Chris at @historyauthor.

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How the Mafia Infiltrated American Labor Unions 

Through extortion, bribery and embezzlement, mobsters made labor racketeering a major source of income after Prohibition.

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The Real‑Life Olympic History Behind ‘Chariots of Fire’

Get the true story behind British track stars Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell winning gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

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America’s First Female Olympic Champion Never Knew She Was an Olympian

Margaret Abbott spent her life unaware that a golf tournament she won was part of the 1900 Summer Olympics.

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The Marquis de Lafayette

Lafayette’s Triumphant Farewell Tour of the United States

The French war hero’s 13‑month visit as ‘America’s Guest,’ from 1824 to 1825, rekindled the spirit of the American Revolution.

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