Thursday, April 25, 2024

European History

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.

The Religious Landscape of the Druids

Iron Age religious rituals impacted little on the landscape. But archaeology offers tantalising clues to the spiritual beliefs and practices of the Druids. Historical Views...

The Macabre Execution of the Duke of Monmouth

On July 15, 1685 the illegitimate son of King Charles II was beheaded in one of the more gruesome executions ever to take place...

Elliott O’Donnell, Ghost Hunter

The life and experiences of famed Irish ghost hunter and author Elliott O'Donnell. Elliott O’Donnell was an Irish author and ghost hunter. Born on February...

The Reigning Royal Families of Europe

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...

The Provisions of Oxford

The British Parliament's origins began with the Provisions of Oxford when the barons took control of the government, key appointments and reform of common...

The Magna Carta

The Magna Carta was originally intended as a peace treaty between the king and his barons, but it became the cornerstone of liberty in...

The Coronation of Edward II

Edward II's coronation was a major fiasco as the nobility deplored Piers Gaveston's organisational skills. It affected the Anglo-French alliance at the time. Edward II’s...

Isabella I of Castile

The reign of Isabella I brought about the Golden Age of Spain, discovery of the New World and the Spanish Inquisition. Isabella I of Spain...

Isabella and Ferdinand

Isabella and Ferdinand's reign heralded in a golden age and marked the beginning of Spain's modern history with the Reconquista, Christopher Columbus and the...

Der Führer and the Volkswagen

Hitler wanted German consumers to be able to afford a car. He promoted the idea of the Volkswagen (originally KdF Wagen) to the public...