Florence Nightingale syndrome, named after renowned nurse Florence Nightingale, is used to describe a caregiver developing feelings for their patients.
Far from the stereotypical image of brutal raiders, the Vikings were surprisingly democratic and left a lasting impact on much of Europe’s ways of governance.
The Silk Road’s 10 largest cities in focus: locations, peak eras, and why these hubs drove commerce from Asia to Europe.
Settler colonialism deeply scars former colonies, leaving a devastating legacy of violence, social divisions, mistrust, and economic exploitation.
Explore how the Tang Dynasty secured the Silk Road with western garrisons, travel passes, tribute trade, and innovations like Kaiyuan coins and flying cash.
A hero of great repute and fame, Lawrence of Arabia was an interesting and complex figure in British and Arab military history.
A new publication by the British Museum aims to challenge embedded myths about Japanese samurai by placing them in historical context.
1970s cultist Jim Jones was a charismatic man who convinced hundreds to follow his lead, all the way to death.
