Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
During its long history, the Philippines has repeatedly been targeted by traders and colonizers for its strategic location in the South China Sea.
One of the most mineral-rich countries in the world, South Africa has a formidable mining sector on which many international industries depend.
Like King Viserys Targaryen, Henry I of England was left with only a daughter to succeed him; this prompted a period known as the Anarchy.
The Caminho do Peabiru, or Peabiru path, a network of trails stretching from the east coast to the Andes, played a central role in pre-Columbian South America.
These six successful insurgencies from military history have captivated audiences fascinated by how weaker powers defeat stronger ones.
The fascinating life of George Fisher, who fought in rebellions in Europe and North America and played a pivotal role in the events sparking the Texas Revolution (1835-1836).
How did the Grand Tour, the 17th- and 18th-century trend among rich young men for traveling through Europe, change the way that authors in English wrote?
Who was King Ludwig II, who dwelled in fairytale castles, dreaming of scenes from Richard Wagner's operas?