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    Significant events in European history include the Roman settlements, the Viking Explorations, the Renaissance, the Reformations, the Age of Enlightenment and the French and Industrial Revolutions. Europe’s story includes states, monarchies and revolutions. Its wars range from the Thirty Years’ War to the Cold War to the War on Terror. European History is filled with fascinating people including Pliny the Younger, Leif Ericson, and Marquis de Pombal.. Explore their stories and worlds with us.

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    Waity Katie Not the Only Royal to Wait

    UK/Irish History Paula McLeod -
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    Much has been said about Kate Middleton waiting so long for Prince William to finally pop the question, but other royals have shown equal...

    Easter Traditions During the Victorian Era

    European History WH -
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    Many of our current Christmas and Easter traditions originated back in the Victorian era which covered the duration of Queen Victoria’s reign over the...

    The Diamond Necklace Affair

    European History Kathy Warnes -
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    Marie Antoinette was innocent but her reputation was destroyed when she was implicated in a scandal leading to France's disillusionment with the monarchy. Court jewellers,...

    Early Holy Roman Emperors of the Austrian Habsburg Dynasty

    European History Paula McLeod -
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    The Habsburg dynasty was one of the most influential and powerful royal families in Europe. Beginning as landowners in Austria, they gained international influence...

    William of Normandy: A Disputed Crown

    European History WH -
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    Let us return now to William of Normandy. He was the Duke of Normandy, a province of great import and military strength at that...

    The Reigning Royal Families of Europe

    European History Paul Cross -
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    At present, there are twelve reigning hereditary monarchies in Europe: Belgium, Denmark, Great Britain, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden. The Kingdom...

    Liber Pontificalis, Part 2

    European History WH -
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    The Liber Pontificalis is the only real biographical information available for the earliest popes of the Roman Catholic Church. This article, part 2 of...

    Popular Conceptions of Witchcraft in Scotland

    European History Cathy Anne Smith -
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    Conceptions of witchcraft led to a number of persecutions of witches in pre-modern Scotland. This article examines the popular view in Scotland. The popular culture...

    Frank Ryan (1902-1944), Irish Socialist Republican Icon

    European History WH -
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    Frank Ryan, born in Limerick, Ireland, joined the Irish Republican Army at 16 during the War of Independence, and fought against the Anglo-Irish...

    What are the “Twelve Days Of Christmas”? in the Christmas Carol

    European History Kathy Warnes -
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    Rather than the twelve days before Christmas Day, this period of time actually runs from December 26th to the Epiphany on January 6th The Epiphany,...
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