From empires to modern unions, explore European history's pivotal events that shaped a continent rich in heritage, culture, and global impact.
Edward of Woodstock, known as the Black Prince, is celebrated as an exemplar of medieval knighthood. But was he really an exceptional example of medieval chivalry?
Let’s step back into the heart of the 19th century and attempt to discover how Christmas was celebrated by the ordinary people in Victorian London.
Alexander Pushkin, a Russian writer and poet, is regarded as the founder of a new literary Russian language, artistically capturing the complex nature of Russian society.
The history of food from the Tudor Court can give us rich insight into the ways the wealthy lived their lives during this pivotal moment in history.
Many of the most famous palaces in and around St. Petersburg were built by an Italian Baroque architect, Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Here are 7 of his masterpieces.
From scorned queens to exiled nobility, these daring famous women risked it all for love and often found the sacrifice well worth it.
The RMS Titanic is one of the most famous ships (and shipwrecks) of all time. Its sinking is a harrowing story that has been memorialized many times, but when did it sink?
Since 1840, Napoleon Bonaparte’s remains have found their resting place at the Church of Les Invalides on the southern bank of the River Seine.