A family feud over the French throne spiraled into a century of war. Discover the bitter rivalries and betrayals that sparked the legendary conflict.
In the 12th century, Frederick Barbarossa and the papacy vied for authority in a conflict that shook the Holy Roman Empire’s foundations and its hold over Italy.
During her reign (1558-1603), Queen Elizabeth’s authority was challenged by several Catholic plots. At their center was her relative and fellow monarch, Mary, Queen of Scots.
For almost a millennium, the Carnival of Venice has dazzled millions with its opulence, mystery, and hedonism. What sparked this masked tradition of gilded indulgence?
Ancient Norse and Irish societies shared various mythological ideologies, particularly following the Viking Age, when a series of cultural exchanges took place.
In June 1314, Robert the Bruce and his Scottish army of 6,000 men trounced King Edward II’s English army, consolidating his reign as King of Scotland.
In the face of persecution by the Spanish Inquisition, many Moriscos used both arms and prophetic narratives to keep their Islamic identity alive.
The lives of people who lived in al-Andalus were more nuanced than what is commonly believed today.
