Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor, and their children, known as the Angevin family, were one of the most fascinating families in medieval Europe.
In the 13th century, the expansion of the Mongol Empire had a profound impact on Europe’s perception of itself and the wider world.
The Mongols were one of the most powerful empires in world history. Why did they fail to defeat the Japanese in the 13th century?
Over the course of its existence, countless emperors ruled over the Byzantine Empire. Here are four Byzantine emperors who did everything to win power!
Nevada is a state with a deep and rich history, filled with interesting stories and surprising facts.
The pidgin languages that arose from interactions between First Nations and Europeans offer important insights into the colonial history of present-day Canada.
From West Point cadet to president, Ulysses S. Grant led a life full of adventure, a hero to some and a butcher to others.
The power of the US federal government was challenged in the early 1830s when southern states resisted a controversial tariff. This was known as the Nullification Crisis.