Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
The earliest societies, including those in the Americas, East Asia, and the Mediterranean, propelled sports balls toward a future history of worldwide entertainment and competition.
In 1431, Joan of Arc, the young rebel who helped Charles VII claim the French throne, was executed as a heretic. Why?
The American Founding Fathers, whether classically educated or innately wise, left behind a treasury of words. These quotes warn, inspire, advise, and encourage people even today.
From mothers to poets to physicians, Ottoman women had to survive and thrive in a hierarchical and gender-segregated society.
The famous “White Cliffs of Dover” are an iconic geological formation that has played a pivotal role in England's history as its first line of defense.
Pre-Roman Britain was ruled by Celtic tribes, one of the most powerful of which was the Catuvellani, who may have occupied territory from London to Wales.
The Medal of Honor is the United States’ top award for wartime bravery. It was first awarded to Private Jacob Parrott for a daring raid.
The samurai bore the katana as their everyday carry sword. They created a sophisticated martial art devoted to drawing and readying the weapon: Iaijutsu.