European History Articles

Go deeper into the historical and political reasons for Russia's invasion.

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Mad for the monarchy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the great royals of the past.

Compelling tales about powerful bloodlines.

These curious conflicts lacked one crucial element: actual fighting.

These women are fascinating figures in their own right.

Fed up with their working conditions, the serfs rebelled en masse.

Explore millennia of rich and complex history.

Built during the Middle Ages, these castles are still standing today.

Explore an era of great development and change.

These may be the strangest cases of claims to power.

He wasn't exactly fearsome.

Their rise, their fall, and every scandalous detail in between. 

These striking monuments pay tribute to those who served.

007 took notes from the real Agent 17F.

Wealthy people were eager to believe the discipline's bold claims.

A veteran of the Hundred Years' War, he earned a chilling legacy later in life.

The prolific author and historian was a leading expert on Nazi Germany and other momentous events.

This four-legged friend prowled the decks of the HMS Amethyst, where he was present for the Yangtze Incident.

Learn more about the history of the enigmatic portrait.