Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
Justinian’s Plague reached the Byzantine Army in the mid-6th century CE, causing a devastating loss of life.
While Christmas is always memorable, discover six interesting historical events that happened to take place on Christmas Day.
Though often intertwined with modern Christian holidays, many Inca, Aztec, and Maya festivals are still celebrated today.
Between vanished bones and vivid yet controversial portraits, the real likeness of Mexico’s independence hero, Miguel Hidalgo, emerges from history.
From scorned queens to exiled nobility, these daring famous women risked it all for love and often found the sacrifice well worth it.
From stolen symbols to historical records, First Nation artifacts housed in museums across Europe and North America are essential for educating people about Indigenous history.
While their separate relationships with Alexander Hamilton would go on to inspire a hit musical, the truth about these two historical figures remains highly obscure.
During Japan’s feudal period, different currency systems battled for supremacy. This is the story of the long, winding road to get to the yen.