Middle Ages
A New World: 6 Ways the Journeys of Columbus Changed Civilization
The voyages of Christopher Columbus impacted the world in significant ways. When Columbus and his fleet landed in the Bahamas…
This King Founded a Short-Lived Empire During the Middle Ages
Stefan Dusan, also known as Stefan Uros IV, is one of the most important people in Serbian history. He was…
Today in History: Galileo Goes on Trial (1633)
Galileo will go down in history as one of the most important figures in human history, and for good reason.…
Strength and Honor: 7 of the Greatest Samurai Battles in History
The Samurai emerged from provincial warriors to become members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan. They rose to…
Centuries of Fear: 6 Superstitions from the Middle Ages
Those who lived in the Middle Ages had a lot to fear. They didn’t have answers for all the mysteries…
Punish the Non-Believers: 6 Cruel Torture Methods of the Spanish Inquisition
Ferdinand and Isabella, the Spanish Catholic monarchs, established the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in 1478. Commonly…
Power, Conflict, and Subjugation: The Rise of 3 Asian Empires in the Early Modern Era
Three Asian Empires emerged during the Early-Modern Era (1450-1750). While the Spanish, Portuguese, British, French, and Dutch constructed colonies all…
Sacrifice to the Gods: 10 Startling Facts About the Aztec Culture
The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican culture that spoke Nahuatl and dominated large parts of central Mexico from the 14th to the…
Empires of the Forgotten Continent: 8 Fascinating Medieval African Kingdoms
Stories of European medieval kingdoms abound with tales of crusades, knights, wars, and rulers. There are tales of Asian heroes…
Die By the Sword: These 6 Medieval Murders Changed the Course of History
Balance of power is a very fragile thing indeed. Murder of royalty or a famous writer helped write history in…