Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's beloved sister, shocked high society by posing nude for sculptor Antonio Canova, cementing her status as a pioneering fashion icon.
Two societies on opposite sides of the world produced two of the most renowned warrior-noble social classes. Here's how knights and samurai compare.
A devastating event in Irish history, the Potato Famine altered the course of the Emerald Isle forever.
The Napoleonic Wars may have been fought two centuries ago, but a visit to these European battlefields can bring history to life.
The word “Teutonic” has evolved over the centuries from the name of a specific Germanic tribe to denote German culture and its chivalric values.
From ancient times into the modern era, swords in Europe have evolved alongside the continent’s turbulent history.
The romance of Russia’s last tsar and that of his German queen was one for the ages…until it all came crashing down.
The Anglo-Saxon king Athelfrith was a powerful monarch who defeated numerous kings in Britain during the 7th century, contributing to Britain’s transformation.