Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
In 1514, the Portuguese king sent Pope Leo X an Indian elephant named Hanno. The animal became a symbol of the papacy’s moral bankruptcy.
Who was Horatio Nelson, and why does his body now occupy a tomb built for somebody else?
Female espionage is often synonymous with sexpionage in popular culture. Discover how these Cold War spies slipped under the radar as writers, entertainers, and homemakers.
From sea to shining sea, the United States is full of cities with interesting names and nicknames.
The economic importance of the Spice Islands explains why an Indonesian island was bartered for New York in the 17th century.
The Teutonic Order, a religious military group, played a key role in the medieval expansion and Christianization of Eastern Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries.
At the turn of the 20th century, Giacomo Puccini became the leading Italian opera composer. Known for his dramatic stories, his operas moved audiences worldwide.
Learn about the life and tragic death of Jan Hus, the First Reformer.