Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
The Avignon papacy was a short period when the popes did not reside in their usual place, Rome, but settled in southeastern France.
The United States is home to many Chinatowns, and New York City’s Manhattan neighborhood is especially notable for its vibrant cultural contributions.
An autogolpe, or “self-coup,” occurs when a leader who came to power legitimately overthrows their own government to perpetuate themselves in or consolidate power.
Witchcraft and occult practices have fascinated humanity since ancient times. Here are the meanings behind some of the most important witchcraft symbols.
Home to just a few thousand people, Taquile boasts an ancient textile tradition with a unique twist: only the men knit.
Setting out to sea? Here are ten ancient, nautical superstitions you should know before your voyage.
In December 1825, a small group of Russian officers launched an ill-fated insurrection that was celebrated by the Soviets as the First Russian Revolution.
The Ottoman Empire is legendary, but the story of its founder, Osman I, is as mysterious as it is compelling.