About Mike Cohen
Mike is Bachelor of Arts History graduate from the University of Leeds. As a historian, he loves to write about historical figures and events, especially those that continue to influence the modern world.
Education
BA History
University of Leeds, 2021
Areas of Expertise
About Mike Cohen
Mike is Bachelor of Arts History graduate from the University of Leeds. As a historian, he loves to write about historical figures and events, especially those that continue to influence the modern world.
Education
BA History
University of Leeds, 2021
Areas of Expertise
What Made This Medieval Cartel the Ultimate Economic Superpower of the Middle Ages?
The Hanseatic League was a medieval network of merchant guilds, market towns, and cities that dominated Northern Europe.
How Catherine de Medici Fueled the Bloodiest Civil War in French History
Catherine de' Medici is one of the most famous women in French history. She took to leadership at a time when France was grappling with the Protestant Reformation.
5 Lesser-Known Facts That Show Aristotle Was More Interesting Than You Think
Beyond his philosophy, Aristotle influenced the world for centuries by shaping a conqueror and studying the natural world.
Why Japan Forgave America After Hiroshima
After the atomic bombs were dropped in Japan in 1945, Japan developed one of the strongest diplomatic relationships with the United States.
Why Hitler Was Thrilled When Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor
When Adolf Hitler received the first reports of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he did not fear war with the United States.
How a 1494 Ocean Boundary Changed Global Languages and Culture
The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between Portugal and Spain that determined which lands each country could claim as its own.
How Debt and a Fly Whisk Insult Prompted King Charles X to Invade Algeria
Algiers wanted a debt repaid, and France was looking for an excuse to invade. A personal insult served as that pretext.
Why King Philip IV Destroyed the Knights Templar
What were the unique circumstances that led Philip IV to disband the powerful Knights Templar, and how did he do it?
Why the British Empire Fought a War to Sell Opium in China
China’s disinterest in Western goods forced Britain to introduce toxic merchandise to facilitate trade.
10 Famous Quotes From Ancient History Everyone Should Know
Some of our most quotable sayings date back thousands of years to ancient Greece and Rome. But who said them, and what do they really mean?
How the Boshin War Ended Seven Centuries of Samurai Rule
In the latter half of the 19th century, a revolution was taking place in Japan where the old ways were being replaced.
What Hidden Terrors Lurked Inside the Lost Medieval Streets of Paris?
Paris was once a congested labyrinth of narrow streets, until the massive modernization of the 19th century.