6 Historical Political Cartoons That Capture the Hopes and Fears of the Past
These satirical drawings reveal the debates that dominated bygone eras.
The Great Fire of Rome Nearly Destroyed the City in the Empire's First Century
Look beyond the fabled fiddle.
A Controversial Attack on Mers-el-Kébir Heightened WWII Tensions
The French fleet posed a difficult problem for British officials.
How the Black Death Led to the Peasants' Revolt
England’s 1381 uprising was fueled by unrest in the aftermath of a pandemic.
10 Illuminating Books About the Victorian Era
From crime and punishment to technological advancements and beyond.
How the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Sparked World War I
The Archduke was murdered by a Yugoslav nationalist, setting off an explosive chain of events.
The Sack of Rome Signaled the End of the High Renaissance...
... and a permanent split between Catholicism and budding Protestant religions.
This Medieval Weapon Was So Frightening Scottish Forces Surrendered On-Sight
Its likes had never been seen before.
The Norman Conquest: A Bloody Invasion with Far-Reaching Consequences
This 11th-century takeover changed the fate of England.
Peer Inside the Mysterious Paris Catacombs
These underground tunnels house the remains of over six million people.
A Muddle in Italy Netted the Allied Forces a Tarnished Win at the Battle of Anzio
After months of conflict, Allied forces forced German troops to retreat from Rome on June 5, 1944.
An Insider Offers Unparalleled Insight into the Royal Family and a Bygone Era
Margaret Rhodes looks back at her life alongside the monarchy.
A Secret Agent Infiltrates a 19th-Century Spy Network in Hold Fast
This new historical fiction novel is set during the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars.
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We’re giving away 10 copies of Hold Fast, a new historical fiction book.
The War of Spanish Succession Subsumed an Entire Continent
The balance of power in Europe was at stake throughout the 13-year conflict.
How Trota of Salerno, 12th-Century Female Gynecologist, Disappeared from History
The historical reputation of Trota through the years shows how the mores of a current society can restrict contemporary understanding of a figure from the past.
Enter the Georgian Era
Discover the figures, culture, and technology that made the Georgian Era a vibrant time of change for an empire.
