Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
Uther Pendragon is an important figure in the legends of King Arthur. What is his role in these legends, and might he have been a historical figure?
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.
The development of railroads in the US played a significant role in uniting the East and West coasts of the Old West.
The Moors came to Spain as more than conquerors. They soon proved to be anything but illiterate barbarians. The Moors began a series of innovations that are little known today.
A sister to a prominent chief, Lozen made a name for herself through her prophetic skills and warrior intuition.
The Han and Tang dynasties changed global history by introducing new tools to the world.
In the 1890s, the efforts of reformers and suffragettes in urban areas began to receive government support, bringing America into the Progressive Era.