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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.

Duke of Wellington vs. Napoleon Bonaparte: Who Was the Better Man?
Duke of Wellington vs. Napoleon Bonaparte: Who Was the Better Man?

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington were two of the greatest military leaders of the 19th century. But who was the better man?

Soviet Show Trials: A Grueling History of Repression
Soviet Show Trials: A Grueling History of Repression

In the Soviet Union, political repression was a tactic to extinguish real and imaginary enemies and to eliminate political opponents.

What Is “Lebensraum” and Why Did Hitler Promote It?
What Is “Lebensraum” and Why Did Hitler Promote It?

Lebensraum—or “living space”—was a critical part of Nazi ideology that justified its territorial expansionism through war efforts and racial policy.

The House of Bourbon: From Absolutism to the French Revolution
The House of Bourbon: From Absolutism to the French Revolution

Discover the history of the French monarchy from the accession of Henri IV Bourbon in 1589 to the execution of Louis XVI in 1793.

9 Russian & Soviet Artists Who Influenced Ballet
9 Russian & Soviet Artists Who Influenced Ballet

If you know Swan Lake, you’ve probably heard of the Bolshoi Ballet. From tsarist stars to Soviet defectors, discover these famous Russian & Soviet dancers who influenced ballet.

Why Is the Bolshoi Ballet So Famous? A Brief History
Why Is the Bolshoi Ballet So Famous? A Brief History

The Bolshoi Ballet is famous for its high art form. Through war, revolution, and scandal, it has entertained tsars, dictators, and audiences worldwide.

Charles V: The Holy Roman Emperor Who Shaped Europe
Charles V: The Holy Roman Emperor Who Shaped Europe

During the first half of the 16th century, Emperor Charles V inherited a large empire and spent his life trying to hold on to it.

Anne Frank: Her Life, Death, and Legacy Explained
Anne Frank: Her Life, Death, and Legacy Explained

Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl, documented her life in hiding from Nazi persecution. After WWII, she became an international symbol of the Holocaust.