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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.

Was Anne Boleyn the Wife King Henry Loved Most?
Was Anne Boleyn the Wife King Henry Loved Most?

Anne Boleyn is remembered as the second wife and queen of King Henry VIII. Should she also be remembered as the love of his life?

The Adventurous Life of Marquis de Lafayette (Orphan, Soldier, Statesman)
The Adventurous Life of Marquis de Lafayette (Orphan, Soldier, Statesman)

Orphan, soldier, statesman—these are just a few of the many roles that Marquis de Lafayette is remembered for in his life, which was full of adventure and impact.

The History of Neutral Moresnet, Europe’s Forgotten Micronation
The History of Neutral Moresnet, Europe’s Forgotten Micronation

Neutral Moresnet was a micro-nation located on the border triangle between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany between 1816 and 1919.

Anne of Cleves: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?
Anne of Cleves: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?

Henry VIII annulled his marriage to Anne of Cleves because he could not consummate the unappealing match. But Anne may have been his most favored wife.

How the Flight of the Earls Changed Irish History Forever
How the Flight of the Earls Changed Irish History Forever

The Flight of the Earls marked the end of the Gaelic order in Ireland and the beginning of a turbulent time for the native population.

6 Developments Which Revolutionized Early Modern European Warfare
6 Developments Which Revolutionized Early Modern European Warfare

Military developments during the 16th and 17th centuries saw the end of the medieval knight and rise of infantry formations that dominated the battlefield.

How the Sans-Culottes Became the French Revolution’s Radical Fighters
How the Sans-Culottes Became the French Revolution’s Radical Fighters

In the 1790s, the Sans-culottes became one of the leading forces of the French Revolution.

What Court Rules Did Marie Antoinette Have to Follow?
What Court Rules Did Marie Antoinette Have to Follow?

During Marie Antoinette’s reign, her life was constricted by a series of rules set in place by the French court.