The Statute of Westminster (1931): Canada’s “Declaration of Independence”
It is very fitting, yet also odd, that our neighbo(u)r to the north has its own independence day in the same week as our...
Dacians of Romania
The Dacians, also known as Getae, developed a sophisticated culture and united under their king Burebista.
The Dacians were people who inhabited the land that...
Early Modern Europe – Alcohol and Drinking
Early Modernity makes for a controversial period in the history of Europe. This article approaches the habits of drinking in pre-industrial Europe.
Alcohol Drinking in...
Torture: The Evolution of European Torture and Torture Methods
From the third century to twentieth century, from the Greeks and Romans to all of Europe, the meaning and methods of torture have greatly...
Harald Hardrada: A New Iron Fist Arrives
In 1016, the same year that Canute invaded England and claimed the throne for himself, Harald Hardrada was born in Norway. (Actually, he didn’t...
Elite Conceptions of Witchcraft
For centuries, European societies have been consumed by a panic over alleged witches within their midst. Witchcraft was a practice/craft believed to be common...
19th Century Political Liberalism
The political philosophy of liberalism is one that valued representative government and wanted all government action to be publicized. Liberals encouraged freedom of the...
Theodor Herzl Promotes a Jewish Homeland in Palestine
Theodor Herzl envisioned a Jewish homeland in Palestine when it became apparent that Europe still clung to Antisemitism in the modern world.
Israel became...
Baglivi’s De Praxi Medica (On the Practice of Medicine)
On the Practice of Medicine: An important work in the history of medical science, published in the 17th century.
Giorgio Baglivi, an Italian physician, published...
Empress Elisabeth of Austria
Empress Elisabeth of Austria, widely known as Sisi, led a life full of eccentricities. She detested court life and was obsessed with beauty and...