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Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.

Wild Bill Hickok: The Legendary Lawman of the Wild West
Wild Bill Hickok: The Legendary Lawman of the Wild West

A figure of legendary status, Wild Bill Hickok entered the annals of history as a gunslinger, showman, cattle rustler, and lawman.

Battle of Verdun: Who Won and Its Lasting Impact
Battle of Verdun: Who Won and Its Lasting Impact

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.

Rutherford B. Hayes: The 19th President & His Legacy
Rutherford B. Hayes: The 19th President & His Legacy

Outside of presidential historians, few have much to say about Rutherford B. Hayes. So why is his legacy so controversial?

The Pantheon of Greek Gods and Goddesses: Olympians, Titans, and More
The Pantheon of Greek Gods and Goddesses: Olympians, Titans, and More

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.

Tamerlane: A Nomadic Conqueror Even More Feared Than Genghis Khan
Tamerlane: A Nomadic Conqueror Even More Feared Than Genghis Khan

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.

The Poignant Tale of Mexico’s Last Emperor and His Wife: Maximilian and Carlota
The Poignant Tale of Mexico’s Last Emperor and His Wife: Maximilian and Carlota

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.

What Led to the Outbreak of the Greek Civil War (1946-1949)?
What Led to the Outbreak of the Greek Civil War (1946-1949)?

The Greek Civil War of 1946–1949 was fought between a communist-led resistance movement and the Greek state.

Discover the Contrasting Houses of Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky
Discover the Contrasting Houses of Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky

Artist Frida Kahlo and Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky once lived just blocks apart. Today, their Mexico City homes are museums showcasing their overlapping histories.