From empires to modern unions, explore European history's pivotal events that shaped a continent rich in heritage, culture, and global impact.
The Middle Ages were far from all doom and gloom. People had plenty of free time and invented various entertainments to pass the time enjoyably.
King George IV was a selfish royal who is now considered one of the worst monarchs in British history.
Saint Catherine of Siena was one of the most influential Catholic mystics in the 14th century. Here are 9 facts you need to know about her.
The Republic of Venice achieved glory through a unique political system. For Venice to thrive, its political structure combined elements of monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy.
Jean Victor Moreau was one of France’s most successful generals during the French Revolutionary Wars. Once Napoleon’s trusted ally, Moreau died fighting against Napoleonic France.
Tamar the Great, the female king of Georgia at the turn of the 13th century, is remembered as one of Georgia’s greatest-ever monarchs.
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press in the 15th century was one of the most important technological developments of the early modern period.
Combatants in World War I witnessed a weapons revolution. New technologies such as tanks and airplanes gave armies powerful weaponry with new strategic possibilities.