From empires to modern unions, explore European history's pivotal events that shaped a continent rich in heritage, culture, and global impact.
Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's beloved sister, shocked high society by posing nude for sculptor Antonio Canova, cementing her status as a pioneering fashion icon.
A devastating event in Irish history, the Potato Famine altered the course of the Emerald Isle forever.
The Napoleonic Wars may have been fought two centuries ago, but a visit to these European battlefields can bring history to life.
From ancient times into the modern era, swords in Europe have evolved alongside the continent’s turbulent history.
The romance of Russia’s last tsar and that of his German queen was one for the ages…until it all came crashing down.
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?
With its southward slope, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.
In 1494, King Charles VIII of France invaded Italy, setting in motion a conflict that would rage intermittently for 65 years.