Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
Both the Roman and Sasanian Empires launched fierce campaigns against Manichaeism to prevent it from gaining popularity in their territories.
As revolutionary events unfolded in France, many Frenchmen sought help and guidance from the fledgling United States.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem has a long and complex history that is intertwined with the Crusades and Christianity as a whole.
From whale oil to preserved bird droppings, these trade goods were of unbelievable value but are now consigned to history.
Medieval castles were essentially fortresses and a part of military defensive strategies. They were especially prevalent from the 11th to the 15th centuries.
In the 13th century, the expansion of the Mongol Empire had a profound impact on Europe’s perception of itself and the wider world.
Over the course of its existence, countless emperors ruled over the Byzantine Empire. Here are four Byzantine emperors who did everything to win power!
Mongolian tolerance was not based on the idea of religious freedom, but could have been a political maneuver that reflected their own spiritual beliefs.