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From empires to modern unions, explore European history's pivotal events that shaped a continent rich in heritage, culture, and global impact.

Who Were the Windsor Beauties? 10 Portraits by Sir Peter Lely
Who Were the Windsor Beauties? 10 Portraits by Sir Peter Lely

The “Windsor Beauties” were painted by Peter Lely in the 17th century. Each portrait depicts an attractive woman from the court of King Charles II.

Catherine Parr: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?
Catherine Parr: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?

Is it possible that Catherine Parr could have been the love of her husband’s life?

Henry VII: The Forgotten Tudor Founder
Henry VII: The Forgotten Tudor Founder

While personally unglamorous, the founder of the Tudor Dynasty, Henry VII, had an eventful reign, essential to understanding the rest of the Tudor monarchs.

The Liberation of Rome in WWII: Here’s What Happened
The Liberation of Rome in WWII: Here’s What Happened

In September 1943, the US and Britain invaded fascist Italy. Unfortunately, Nazi Germany kept dictator Benito Mussolini in power. Could Rome be taken without being destroyed?

The Dolomites: The Mountains That Rose From the Sea
The Dolomites: The Mountains That Rose From the Sea

The ancient Dolomite Mountains used to be underwater, and since then have been a pivotal backdrop for World War I battles and medieval fortresses.

William Gladstone: Britain’s Record-Breaking Prime Minister
William Gladstone: Britain’s Record-Breaking Prime Minister

William Gladstone was a political titan with a fascinating career that lasted for six decades.

10 Ancient Greek Islands to Visit
10 Ancient Greek Islands to Visit

Before Athens and Sparta, before even the Parthenon, Greece’s islands shaped history. Explore 10 ancient isles where empires rose, myths were born, and time stands still.

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: How Russia Left World War I
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: How Russia Left World War I

Many may be unaware that the Allies almost lost World War I because Russia left the war early, freeing up thousands of German soldiers on the Eastern Front. But why?