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From empires to modern unions, explore European history's pivotal events that shaped a continent rich in heritage, culture, and global impact.

What Is the Significance of the Minoan Octopus Vase?
What Is the Significance of the Minoan Octopus Vase?

Craftsmen from the Minoan civilization, a society that existed during the Bronze Age on the Greek island of Crete, created the famous Minoan Octopus vase.

The Rise and Fall of the Second Bulgarian Empire That Dominated the Balkans
The Rise and Fall of the Second Bulgarian Empire That Dominated the Balkans

The Second Bulgarian Empire was a medieval Bulgarian state that briefly dominated the Balkan peninsula in the 13th century.

What Was Coco Chanel’s “Slavic Period”?
What Was Coco Chanel’s “Slavic Period”?

After WWI, French designer Coco Chanel entered a romance with a Russian grand duke. Here’s how a lost culture inspired Chanel’s new fashion period.

Queen Caroline of Denmark and the Forbidden Love That Rocked a Kingdom
Queen Caroline of Denmark and the Forbidden Love That Rocked a Kingdom

Doomed to an unhappy marriage, Queen Caroline would start an affair with the King’s friend and physician, which did not end well.

Stories from WWII Croatia (Ustasha-era)
Stories from WWII Croatia (Ustasha-era)

Ustasha-era Croatia’s crimes against humanity cast a long shadow in Yugoslav history. Outside Serbia and Bosnia, however, they are all too often overlooked.

Why Was King James Such a Powerful Figure?
Why Was King James Such a Powerful Figure?

King James I of England – also known as King James VI of Scotland – was a powerful personality, brilliant and strong political force, and sometimes a controversial figure.

How the Roman Aeminium Became Coimbra, One of Portugal’s Oldest Cities
How the Roman Aeminium Became Coimbra, One of Portugal’s Oldest Cities

Coimbra, once known as Aeminium by the Romans, is one of the oldest cities in Portugal and home to the first Portuguese university.

How the Great Fire of London in 1666 Completely Transformed the City
How the Great Fire of London in 1666 Completely Transformed the City

Read on to learn all about one of the greatest disasters in London’s history: the Great Fire of London in 1666.