The birth of Islam
The word Islam can be translated as "submit" or as "one who submits", one of its main facets being submission to...
The main trigger for the Second Crusade
The fall and Turkish occupation of the County of Edessa, founded by Christians during the First Crusade, was the main trigger...
Battle of Thermopylae: Spartans vs. Persians
Recently, thanks to the 300 movie, the mythical Battle of Thermopylae once again had a great impact among history buffs. The...
Pericles, the great leader of Athens
Pericles was the most powerful leader in Athens when the Greek city states, the polis, were at the height of their...
What was World War II?
World War II was a war that took place between 1939 and 1945 . He faced two large blocks: The Axis...
Causes and consequences of the Crimean War
Data Date 1853 – 1856. Place Caucasus region, the Danube delta and the Crimean peninsula. Belligerents Russian Empire...
French Revolution: characteristics, causes and consequences
We explain what the French Revolution was and its main events. In addition, its various causes and consequences. ...
Fifteen viruses that have changed the history of humanity
The royal touch was a vain hand-laying procedure practiced by French and English kings during the...
15 historical events that occurred in the world while Fidel Castro ruled Cuba
Fidel Castro remained at the helm of the Cuban government from the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959 until he...
Aztecs: 10 things you didn’t know about this Mexican civilization
The Aztec civilization is an exceptional people who reigned over...
