homeHistory

History

Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.

Bayezid the “Thunderbolt”, the Ottoman Sultan Who Died in Captivity
Bayezid the “Thunderbolt”, the Ottoman Sultan Who Died in Captivity

How did Bayezid, fourth sultan of the mighty Ottoman Empire, lose his life in captivity at the court of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur the “Lame”?

Meet Henry the Navigator, the Man Who Began the Age of Exploration
Meet Henry the Navigator, the Man Who Began the Age of Exploration

Read on to find out all about one of medieval Europe’s greatest explorers: Henry the Navigator.

How Many Children Did Genghis Khan Have? Separating Myth from Reality
How Many Children Did Genghis Khan Have? Separating Myth from Reality

1227 marked the year Genghis Khan passed. The Empire he built spanned 23 million square kilometers. He also fathered hundreds of offspring, fueling many myths.

How Virgil Made Aeneas an Epic Hero
How Virgil Made Aeneas an Epic Hero

In Virgil’s epic The Aeneid, the Trojan Aeneas is cast as an unlikely hero of foundational importance to Rome and its destiny.

How Were Medieval Battles Fought? A Guide to Medieval Warfare
How Were Medieval Battles Fought? A Guide to Medieval Warfare

Although pitched battles were relatively rare in the Middle Ages, they could be very decisive. What would have happened on the medieval battlefield?

Tracing the Roots of Shaolin Kung Fu Back to Ancient China
Tracing the Roots of Shaolin Kung Fu Back to Ancient China

The Shaolin Temple is practically synonymous with martial arts; from the five iconic animal styles to the various weapon systems and modern wushu.

3 Dark Age Kings of Britain Confirmed by Archaeology
3 Dark Age Kings of Britain Confirmed by Archaeology

Archaeological discoveries have confirmed the existence of several Dark Age kings of Britain hinted at in other sources. What do we know about them?

6 Female Kings From World History
6 Female Kings From World History

Over the course of world history, a small number of female monarchs exercised power by assuming traditionally male titles such as “king.” Here are 6 female kings.