# Rebellion
Historic Uprisings that Shook Powerful Governments
In the fourth century AD, a religious dispute over a bishop sparked a massive revolt against the Roman Empire. Led by an Arab warrior queen named Mavia, the rebels defeated multiple armies…
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’s Escapades, and Other Lesser Known Historic Events
History is so immense and the past is so vast, that nobody can know all of its fascinating details. For…
20 Separatist Movements that Changed History
Involving the withdrawal of a group from a larger political entity, secession is the ultimate objective of separatist movements. Seeking…
The Bloody History of the Haitian Revolution in 10 Events
From 1791 to 1804, the French colony of Saint Domingue, today's Haiti, saw a multisided and violent struggle for power…
The Unexpected Reason for England’s First Major Violent Revolution
Late fourteenth century England was not a pleasant place to be. The Black Death had swept the nation a few…
When the Lower Class Fights Back: 12 of History’s Greatest Peasant Revolts
Most people today grew up and live in societies in which concepts such as egalitarianism and equal treatment before the…
For William the Conqueror, Winning the Battle of Hastings Was Only the Beginning
1066 is one of the most famous dates in British history: William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings.…
A Bloody Legacy: 12 Steps in the Evolution of Historic Terrorist Organizations
Terrorist groups that relied on violence to intimidate societies and governments in order to achieve political, ideological, or religious aims,…
Violent Rebellion: 8 Times American Slaves Revolted
Slaves resisted their bondage. Low acts of resistance were everyday occurrences such as breaking a tool, work slowdowns and stoppages,…
Spartacus: The Slave That Terrorized Rome
Thracian warrior Spartacus is credited with starting one of the most famous slave rebellions of all time. Also known as…