European History Articles

The Crusades, although the most defining conflicts of the medieval era, are often misunderstood. These books illuminate their true nature.

These gripping books detail the human cost of natural disasters across centuries.

On October 12, 1915, Cavell was executed for her part in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape Belgium.

Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.

These less widely read World War II stories offer readers a meaningful and moving look into the global conflict.

A labyrinth of lost tunnels, once used as shelter, lay beneath Valletta's shining artifices.

The men who were the Harlem Hellfighters were brave, courageous, and true.

Roman aqueducts, WWII shelters, art, and caches abound in the tunnels below the surface of Naples.

See the changes wrought by a single century.

Though even they don't know the tomb's precise location, the Darkhad continue to keep their leader's final resting place a treasured secret.

Neil Faulkner explores how a historian's insight impacted the development of the Middle East, in Lawrence of Arabia's War.

The 13th-century village Fabbriche di Careggine has been underwater since 1946.

Being a knight wasn't really about wooing fair maidens or grand quests—it was hard, dirty work.

The US Marines’ greatest stand came in the final months of World War I.

These infrequently shared photos re-contextualize the global conflict.

Despite widespread adulation of Germanicus, many mysteries about the capable leader remain.

Turn to these wise words to guide you through hard times.

Continents continued to shift and war went on even as people around the world celebrated.

We sat down for an interview with the author of The History of the Third Reich in 100 Objects.

Meet the many men who proved the Nazis wrong and learn about the fascinating ways in which they pulled off the impossible.