Images for Spanish Inquisition (Spanish history [1478–1834])

Leading the Mongols to defeat China, Kublai Khan fulfilled his grandfather's ambitions to rule one of history’s largest empires.

Reign of Terror, period of the French Revolution from September 5, 1793, to July 27, 1794, during which the Revolutionary government decided to take harsh measures against those suspected of being enemies of the Revolution (nobles, priests, and hoarders). In Paris a wave of executions followed.

Events leading up to the Battle of Hastings, from Egbert the first ruler of England in 802 to William the Conqueror in 1066

One hundred years ago, Lenin’s Bolshevik uprising overturned centuries of feudalism in Russia. But what does it mean for politics today?

Led by Robespierre, Reign of Terror during the French Revolution is famous for mass executions by the guillotine. Here are 10 facts about it.

From ancient China came many new things, the main four being Paper, Printing, Gunpowder, and the Compass. Come learn more about ancient Chinese innovations!

The Cold War is so named because there was no large-scale fighting between the two sides and the two sides never declared war on each other…despite the obvious tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. But just because the United States and the Soviet Union did not directly…

Godfrey of Bouillon was a medieval Frankish nobleman best known for his role as one of the main leaders during the First Crusade. As a consequence of this successful military expedition to the Holy Land, Godfrey became the first ruler of the newly-established Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Presenting biographies of some famous poets and writers of all ages. The biographies highlight childhood, works and achievements and later life of these great poets.

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INCREDIBLE images of the ships and sea heroes which helped win the Second World War have been brought back to life in colour. The black and white photographs were painstakingly colourised by design…

20 striking photos of the women of WWI doing the dangerous jobs like munitions production and keeping up the home front.

Hari Singh Nalwa, famed general of King Ranjit Singh, epitomized courage and leadership in expanding the Sikh Empire. From victorious battles to just governance, his legacy endures, inspiring gener…

If you love history and are intrigued by really decadent, immoral people, this is the hub for you. The Borgia's are one of the most corrupt papal families in history. Accounts include reports of incest, lechery, infidelity, adultery, and murder.

An exhibition charts the right royal tale of the "not always rosy 300-year Anglo-Russian relationship".

What if the Crusades’ history was told from an Arab perspective? In fact, in 2016 al-Jazeera TV did just that.

The Ministry of Defence wants to trace descendants of four men so the soldiers can be given a proper military funeral.

The Russian Revolution – an event that affected more than Russia and was more than a revolution.

During the height of the French Revolution, France had just about lost its mind. The "Reign of Terror" was as terrible as it sounds. Rising revolutionary politicians like Maximilien Robespierre, were accusing everyone and their mother of treason against the new republic and some 16,500 people were k

An illustration following the evolution of the Ptolemaic Dynasty (also called Lagides, for Lagos, the father of Ptolemy I Soter) in Egypt during the Hellenistic period. This family tree reveals one o…

Back in February 2013 we took a quick look at the WWI Military Railway as inspiration for a small layout. Since today is November 11, Veterans Day, here in the USA (Armistice Day, Memoria…

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Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks. | Herodotus Quote

The Roman Empire’s rise and fall, its culture and economy, and how it laid the foundations of the modern world.

In The Sinner's Bible, Natalie faces two thieves determined to steal a rare copy of the Bible...but this Bible from Stuart England holds secrets of its own.