History & Archaeology

The Ancient Regime, which had governed France from the 15th to 18th centuries, was dismantled by the French Revolution of 1789. What factors allowed for this to happen, and what lessons can we learn from it?

Prince Christopher of Greece & Denmark was born in 1888. He was the youngest son of King George I. His amiability, intellect and availability led 3 European countries to approach him about becoming their king. He refused each offer.

England ordered the deportation of thousands of French Acadians from 1755-1763. And 250 years later, Queen Elizabeth II issued a Proclamation acknowledging the wrongs they did to the Acadian people.

From sibling rivalry to tyranny, a suspicious death to a lack of peace in death William II Rufus' story is remarkable. Yet, this son of William the Conqueror. 1st Norman king of England is too often forgotten.

When the Confederate States of America wished to expand their territory and gain access to the minerals in the Southwest, Confederate Capt. Sherod Hunter & Company arrived in the City of Tucson on February 28,1862 and declared any land under the 34th Parallel in Arizona as part of the Confederacy.

Chainsaws were not originally designed to cut down trees. They were created to provide solutions for a hellish problem.

A ship's mascot in the Royal Navy saved the lives of many sailors during World War II.

Welshman John Evans managed to persuade himself that there was a tribe of Welsh-speaking Indians in America, so he went looking for them.

Economic decline, a botched invasion, and a nuclear disaster are all factors that contributed to the collapse of one of history's greatest superpowers.

In 1567, a Spanish duke was made Governor of the Netherlands with instructions to deal with dissidents.

The Taiwan crisis is an American creation and they will pay the price.

Shays’ Rebellion was an uprising of farmers and Revolutionary War veterans over high taxes centered in Massachusetts during 1786 and1787. One of the prominent leaders of the rebellion was the former Continental Army Captain named Daniel Shays.

My grandfather died when I was three and a half years old. I have only a few memories of him but they are clear and intricate visual images. Remembering one’s childhood and the people who lived there (because childhood is an entirely different planet) often takes us to the crossroads of history, cul

On July 5, 1943, Nazi and Red Army tanks clashed near Kursk, two million men supported by over six thousand tanks met for an epic struggle which became one of the most important military engagements in history. It signaled the end of Nazi military dominance over Soviet forces on the Eastern front.

The war in Ukraine is inexorably moving towards its logical conclusion, the destruction of western civilization in Europe, but a statesman can avert it.

Shivkar Talpade, an Indian, flew the first airplane in 1895, eight years before the Wright Brothers

They brought their knives to a gun fight, and won.

The Oregon Vortex is a roadside attraction located on Sardine Creek in GoldHill, Oregon, USA where you can experience the effects of gravity hill optical illusions. Some claim these illusions result from paranormal properties of the area.

Greek women were far more than back-ground characters in history. They were the backbone of Greek society.

In this article, I discuss how the Vikings survived in Greenland, disputing the mainstream theories about their culture. As I explain recent findings, I incorporate what we can learn from their culture, and how we can apply it to modern-day situations.

It is quite surprising how paper rules our lives. Since it was first made in China in AD 105, the paper has earned a sacred place in the human mind and our civilisation.

Hawker Siddeley used two modified De Havilland 106 Comet 4C airframes to develop their HS801 prototypes. The first Hawker Siddeley HS801 flight was on May 24, 1967. The first Nimrod entered service on October 2, 1969. Hawker Siddeley and later BAE Systems produced 49 production Nimrods.

How well do you know the British royal family's palaces and homes? Can you tell Balmoral from Sandringham and Kensington Palace? Give this quiz a try. Confirm what you know already or learn some new information. Enjoy.

An antiquities collector Forrest Fenn hid a bronze chest full of gold, jewels, and other valuables more than a decade ago in the Rocky Mountains, creating a treasure hunt for people to find it.

Writing about French Revolution.

There is a rich history of historic and renowned female heroes in Chinese history. The female figures in Chinese history has encourage parallel behavior from Chinese women in modern times.

The amusing story of the Lydian king Candaules, his wife, and usurper Gyges

Over two hundred years ago while Napoleon was invading Egypt in the town of Rosetta, a stone was discovered written in three languages. This ancient stone would unlock the key to decoding hieroglypics.

America's Best Generals throughout our nation's history and their story.

The Siddis, a tribe of East African descent have been living in the heart of India in near-total obscurity for centuries.

A legendary explorer of Africa, the man who discovered the majestic Victoria waterfalls, a Scottish missionary who took Christianity to the African tribes, and an adventurer who set out to find the origin of the river Nile, David Livingston lived many lives in one lifetime.

In 1945, America dropped the first atomic nuclear bomb on Hiroshima, Japan to avoid more bloody battles with the Japanese. The weapon devastated the plants, people, and buildings into rubble. The shock of a second bomb being dropped at Nagasaki wo uld bring Japan to surrender.

The poem, “Still I Rise” addresses the oppression and subjugation of the African American society and the struggle that the people, especially women had to go through to achieve the level of equality. This empowering poem gives people the courage to rise up for their rights.

When the Titanic sank on the 15th of April, 1912, the last person to jump from the ship was Charles Joughin, the chief baker who was stone drunk at that time. Miraculously he survived the icy waters and lived long to tell his incredible tale.

Did Aliens visit Ancient Egypt? The Tulli Papyrus is the first written account of a UFO sighting.

The American Revolutionary War had no greater general than Benedict Arnold yet he turned traitor. Without his military accomplishments, America might never have gained its Independence. Arnold and his wife lived in exile in London after his treason.

Queen Elizabeth II has stayed on the throne for 70 years and is celebrating the platinum jubilee of her rule. She is 96 years old and the longest-reigning monarch the world has ever seen.

The Article is about fascinating world's 10 richest criminal figures. This article will leave you awestruck after reading their net worth.

The Hittites feature in the bible as enemies of the Israelites and were regarded by Ancient Egypt as a rival. Here's what we know about this mysterious civilisation.

Greek mythology is fascinating to explore. Here are some popular Greek gods and goddesses you should know more about.

Top 10 African American History Museums in America

The decline of a great power.

The greatest warriors of late Medieval Europe.

Learn about 10 of the worst massacres in African history.

Charlemagne was an admirable leader, and later known to all as Charles the Great. Under his rule, the church and European culture moved in a new direction.