Dive into our ‘By Era’ section to explore fascinating articles, grouped according to distinct historical periods, each detailing the events that shaped our world.
Fiction and Non-Fiction Must-Reads for History Lovers From towering cathedrals to crusading knights, the medieval era continues to fascinate…
Yes, Ireland invaded Canada in 1866 (sort of). Here’s what happened: A group of Irish-American revolutionaries, calling themselves the…
Known to history as Harald Hardrada—“the Hard Ruler”—this towering figure of the 11th century lived a life so dramatic…
In a time when the Gallic tribes were fractured by rivalry and localism, Vercingetorix emerged as a rare figure…
Born into slavery in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, Thomas-Alexandre Dumas would defy every expectation of his birth to…
A Mind Ahead of His Time Archimedes of Syracuse, born in the 3rd century BCE, stands among the greatest…
For centuries, the Barbary Pirates—operating out of the North African states of Morocco, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli—had terrorized Mediterranean…
Why Renaissance Art Changed the World The work of Renaissance artists marked a dramatic shift in human expression, reflecting…
When it comes time to elect a new pope, the Catholic Church embarks on a deeply traditional and sacred…
In the volatile aftermath of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, few figures traversed as improbable a path as…
