A period characterized by intellectual and philosophical advancements, with a focus on reason and individualism rather than tradition.
John Law is forever associated with the Mississippi Bubble, one of the most spectacular financial crises of French history. At…
Axel von Fersen the Younger was a man of his time, born into a period of great upheaval and…
Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was born the child of a white French nobleman and an enslaved woman in the French colony…
The Culper Spy Ring was one of the most closely guarded secrets during the American Revolution. Formed by General…
William Adams, the real-life Anjin, was the primary inspiration for the character in the epic novel and television series…
Napoleon’s greatest military victories and defeats are as relevant today as they were throughout the Napoleonic Wars. The resounding…
Over the centuries, many thousands of people have been branded as historic outlaws, rebels, and even revolutionaries. Some were…
This article examines the incidents that caused the American Revolution. What began as a series of disagreements and grievances gradually fanned into roaring flames of rebellion, leading to a full-fledged revolution that forever altered the course of history.
Queen Nzinga, the revered ruler of Ndongo and Matamba, is a testament to resilient leadership during a time when…
Túpac Amaru II, born José Gabriel Condorcanqui, is best remembered for the massive indigenous uprising against Spanish colonial rule…
