# Serfdom
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…
The Life of a Slave in Thomas Jefferson’s Home
Slavery throughout history has taken a variety of forms. The form most people – especially people in the US –…
History’s Top Executioners of All Time
Murderers are generally scary, but scariest among them is a subcategory that sends extra shivers down the spine: a serial…
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…
Today In History: Alexander II Frees Russia’s Serfs (1861)
On this day, Alexander II of Russia signed the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing the serfs. The word “serf” is traced back…
Today In History: The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution Began (1917)
A telegram describing revolutionary events that began on February 23rd 1917 was sent to the Tsar by Mikhail Rodzianko who…
Today In History: 1400, King Richard II Starved To Death In The Tower Of London
In contemporary society, Richard II is most often recounted through Shakespeare’s depiction of him as a vengeful, ruthless, tyrannical ruler.…