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

6 Female Kings From World History
6 Female Kings From World History

Over the course of world history, a small number of female monarchs exercised power by assuming traditionally male titles such as “king.” Here are 6 female kings.

How the Flight of the Earls Changed Irish History Forever
How the Flight of the Earls Changed Irish History Forever

The Flight of the Earls marked the end of the Gaelic order in Ireland and the beginning of a turbulent time for the native population.

Alix of Hesse, the Tragic German Princess Who Became the Last Tsarina
Alix of Hesse, the Tragic German Princess Who Became the Last Tsarina

Born a princess with seemingly endless opportunities ahead of her, Alexandra of Hesse-Darmstadt unwittingly found herself on a path of destruction.

6 Developments Which Revolutionized Early Modern European Warfare
6 Developments Which Revolutionized Early Modern European Warfare

Military developments during the 16th and 17th centuries saw the end of the medieval knight and rise of infantry formations that dominated the battlefield.

Discover Caral-Supe: The Cradle of Civilization in the Americas
Discover Caral-Supe: The Cradle of Civilization in the Americas

The Caral-Supe civilization developed independently in Peru 5,000 years ago. Uniquely, it may have relied on marine rather than agricultural resources.

How Did the Spice Trade Influence Global Exploration?
How Did the Spice Trade Influence Global Exploration?

The spice trade started several millennia ago and is credited for accelerating globalization as we know it today.

How the Sans-Culottes Became the French Revolution’s Radical Fighters
How the Sans-Culottes Became the French Revolution’s Radical Fighters

In the 1790s, the Sans-culottes became one of the leading forces of the French Revolution.

When Was Britain’s Oldest College Founded?
When Was Britain’s Oldest College Founded?

According to many scholars, the earliest known center of learning in Britain was a college established by Illtud in the early post-Roman era.