# Ottoman

10 Violent Battles that Defined the Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a collection of multi-ethnic territories in Central Europe. Pope Leo III technically formed it on…

12 of History’s Most Bizarre Rulers
From King Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia who collected giants to staff his favorite regiment the way little girls collected dolls,…

3 Successes and 3 Failures of the Reign of Suleiman the Magnificent
Suleiman the Magnificent also spelled ‘Suleyman,' was the Ottoman Sultan from 1520 to 1566. Also known as ‘the Lawgiver,' he…

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…

Conquest, Killing & Kilij: 6 Crucial Battles in the History of the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was founded by Osman, an Oghuz Turkish tribal leader at the end of the 13th century. The…