How did Henry VIII’s infamous split with Rome lead to the destruction of almost all English religious art during the Reformation?
Located on the north bank of the Thames, the Tower of London gained notoriety as a prison where kings and queens locked their enemies. Here are 9 (in)famous Tower of London prisoners.
This article explores the history and significance of the French Bastille Day, the national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille in 1789.
Meet the 10 visionaries who defined Europe's built environment, from Renaissance masters to modern icons.
The Holocaust ended in 1945 with the liberation of the concentration camps in occupied Europe and North Africa by Allied forces.
A turbulent series of events led to the abdication of James II and the accession of a Dutch person to the English throne.
Despite the huge amount of state control on social life, people still managed to organize protests in the Soviet Union.
In 1956, Hungarian statesman Imre Nagy became the leader of the Hungarian Revolution. However, his role in the uprising cost him his life.
