Monday, May 20, 2024
Home European History Page 32

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.

    Most popular

    Christmas Story: Christmas Tree, Christmas Decor and its Origin

    European History Kathy Warnes -
    0
    A glance into the origin of Christmas, Christmas tree and Christmas decoration. How St. Nicholas became Santa Claus? Saturnalia and the birth of Jesus. Christmas...

    What the Romans Left Behind: The Baths

    European History WH -
    0
    One of the main points of focus in Roman life was the bath. The Romans bathed fully only once a week. But because their...

    Writing: A Revolution in Saxon England

    European History WH -
    0
    So the Saxons, the Angles, and the Jutes all began landing in Britain in the 5th century. They sought their fortunes and plunders and...

    From Ironside to Son of Ironfist

    European History WH -
    0
    Unlike his father, Edmund had a bit of fire in his belly. Not Unready, Edmund was, by contrast, Ready to defend his newly gotten...

    Welsh History: The Beginnings of a Nation

    European History WH -
    0
    A Nation Emerges Wales was probably inhabited as early as 250,000 B.C. (the Lower Palaeolithic Age). Hand-worked tools have been found at various sites that...

    Harold and the Beginning of the End

    European History WH -
    0
    With the accomplishments and death of Edward the Confessor, the final piece of the puzzle that is the Norman Conquest is now ready to...

    Stone Circles: Not Just at Stonehenge

    European History WH -
    0
    When you think of stone circles, you tend to think of Stonehenge. For whatever reason, Stonehenge has gained fame worldwide as a perfect example...

    The Downside of Finding King Arthur

    European History WH -
    0
    Historians have been lit by the fire within for generations in the quest to find distinct clues that will conclusively point the way to...

    Offa’s Dyke: Moving Earth and Earth

    European History WH -
    0
    Along about 784, Offa, King of Mercia, decided that he had had enough of the Celtic invasions from Wales. Cant really blame him, really....

    The Coming of Alfred the Great

    European History WH -
    0
    At last we come to Alfred, one of the greatest monarchs the British Isles have ever produced. The fifth son of King Aethelwulf of Wessex...
    1...313233...37Page 32 of 37
    Worldhistory.us - For those who want to understand the History, not just to read it.

    Disclaimer: The publication of any and all content eg, articles, reports, editorials, commentary, opinions, as well as graphics and or images on this website does not constitute sanction or acquiescence of said content unless specified; it is solely for informational purposes.

    Fair Use Notice: This site may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not be specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democratic, scientific, social justice, and religious issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.
    Contact us: team@worldhistory.us
    © 2003-2019 Worldhistory.us