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From empires to modern unions, explore European history's pivotal events that shaped a continent rich in heritage, culture, and global impact.
Discover the history of the French monarchy from the accession of Henri IV Bourbon in 1589 to the execution of Louis XVI in 1793.
The Barbary Wars saw the United States Navy battle against pirates upon the seas of the Mediterranean.
If you know Swan Lake, you’ve probably heard of the Bolshoi Ballet. From tsarist stars to Soviet defectors, discover these famous Russian & Soviet dancers who influenced ballet.
Located in the Algarve in southern Portugal, Faro is a beautiful coastal city with a long history stretching back to the Phoenicians.
Napoleon Bonaparte rose from humble beginnings to become a successful general and emperor of the French, but his fall and exile were equally dramatic.
Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl, documented her life in hiding from Nazi persecution. After WWII, she became an international symbol of the Holocaust.
Few historical figures receive as much attention as Napoleon Bonaparte. But what do we really know about Napoleon’s life, family, and personality?
One of the bloodiest contests of the First World War, the Battle of Verdun was a critical battle that helped define the outcome of the war.