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Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
A figure of legendary status, Wild Bill Hickok entered the annals of history as a gunslinger, showman, cattle rustler, and lawman.
One of the bloodiest contests of the First World War, the Battle of Verdun was a critical battle that helped define the outcome of the war.
Outside of presidential historians, few have much to say about Rutherford B. Hayes. So why is his legacy so controversial?
The Greeks believed in many gods: more than 3,000 appear in the ancient sources. The most important were the 12 Olympian deities and primordial gods.
As the Mongol Empire entered into serious decline across much of Eurasia, there was one major effort to reunite Genghis Khan’s former empire under Tamerlane.
Maximilian and Carlota’s short-lived reign faced dramatic challenges and ended in tragedy, showcasing the struggles of an ill-fated imperial adventure in a polarized, war-torn country.
The Greek Civil War of 1946–1949 was fought between a communist-led resistance movement and the Greek state.
Artist Frida Kahlo and Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky once lived just blocks apart. Today, their Mexico City homes are museums showcasing their overlapping histories.