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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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    Offa: Mercia’s Greatest King

    European History WH -
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    Offa is one of the most famous names in all of British history. He was a figure larger than life (and, some would argue,...

    Original Winter Celebrations and How Christ Came Into Christmas

    European History Terry Joseph Warnes -
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    Descriptions of riotous winter celebrations, the multicultural influences on Santa Claus, and the establishment of Christ in the Christmas holiday. Riotous and unruly, the people...

    Did Arthur Really Live? A Critical Look

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    “The fact is that there is no historical evidence about Arthur; we must reject him from our histories and, above all, from the titles...

    The Habsburg Imperial Plan of Emperor Maximilian I

    European History Paula McLeod -
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    Emperor Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire (1459–1519) was the first great Habsburg emperor. The son of Emperor Frederick III and Eleanor of...

    Welsh History: Union with England

    European History WH -
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    The Act of Union After the failure of the Glyndwr rebellion, it was inevitable that Wales would be annexed to England. Union had really been...

    Ceorl: What’s in a Word?

    European History WH -
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    When we hear the word churl today, we think of an oaf or a loathsome person, one who has little education or manners. The...

    Reclaiming the Swastika

    European History WH -
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    An article about one of history's most ancient and most controversial symbols. History of the Swastika Whenever the swastika is mentioned, first thing that comes...

    King Arthur’s Swords: Ancient Water Rites

    European History WH -
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    The previous article examined hoarding and the use of weapons and such as votive offerings in the Bronze Age. This practice continued for hundreds...

    Italian Renaissance – Who, What, When 1400-1500

    European History Marion Mink -
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    How many times did Siena suffer from plague in the 15th century? Give up? Check out the timeline below that gives highlights of the...

    No Eyewitnesses: A Historical Difficulty

    European History WH -
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    Arthur, historians believe, lived in the 4th and/or 5th centuries. The exact dates depend on the dates given for the most important events in...
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