Saturday, April 27, 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.

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Christmas Story: Christmas Tree, Christmas Decor and its Origin

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...

Chasing and Capturing the Fugitive Spirit of Father Christmas

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The Great Pumpkin and Vince Guaraldi Are Still Touring Europe

The talents of Vince Guaraldi and Charles Schulz combined to create the Great Pumpkin and add a universal meaning to Halloween celebrations world-wide. "There are...

The Nazi Invasion of Poland,1939: History of the Second World War

On 1st September 1939, Hitler ordered the invasion of Poland; the event which began the Second World War. Britain had previously tried a policy of...