Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
The United States would not have won the American Revolutionary War without Henry Knox, the father of United States artillery.
After helping the United States win the Revolutionary War, artillery again proved vital during the renewal of hostilities with Britain in the War of 1812.
In the heart of Industrialized England, pleasure gardens offered a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The 1985 Armero tragedy caused by a volcanic eruption in Colombia was one of the country’s worst natural disasters, leaving behind important lessons to prevent future catastrophes.
There is a reason why artillery is nicknamed the King of Battle. From the American Revolution to World War II, its presence was irreplaceable.
This is the story of female convicts sent to Australia by the United Kingdom between 1820 and 1853.
The Black Legend denounced Spain’s colonial actions in the Americas. This 16th-century propaganda, allegedly exaggerated, highlights an intense chapter of Spanish history.
Cinchona, a flowering plant from the Andes changed medicine—and imperialism—forever.