He was the second son of Vlad Dracul, who became the ruler of Wallachia in 1436. Introduction...
History
The first recorded rudimentary steam-powered “engine” was the ancient aeolipile described by Hero of Alexandria. Introduction A steam...
Manufacture of chemical products from fossil fuels began at scale in the early 19th century. The Industrial...
One species of eel can discharge 860 volts of electricity, 200-fold higher than the top voltage of...
Women, still restricted, found they had more of a voice and greater opportunities than before under Catholicism....
Ben deeply admired women but found his attraction to them as powerful and dangerous as electricity itself....
Letizia Battaglia’s images of Mafia bloodshed made it impossible to turn a blind eye to the criminal...
Some four thousand people signed confessions acknowledging participation in the events of the rebellion. Introduction Capt. Daniel...
He helped fundamentalist factions of the Baptist conventions gain control and reject theological liberalism. Introduction William Bell...
After the 1948 election, Dixiecrats began to migrate to the Republican Party in opposition to civil rights...
In 1930, Elbe went to Germany for sex reassignment surgery, which was highly experimental at the time....
When Li Shiu Tong died in 1993, his unpublished manuscript about sexuality was almost thrown away. Introduction...
Torsion engines were used to provide covering fire while the attacking army was assaulting a fortification. Overview...
With volley firing, the arquebus went from being a support weapon to the primary focus of most...
Perhaps the favorite handheld gunpowder weapon of pirates was the pistol, in use from around 1530. Introduction...
Most land in ancient Greece and Rome was privately owned, used for agriculture, and influenced city layouts....
Hadrian was a capable administrator and a competent military commander. Introduction No other Roman emperor travelled as much as Hadrian (r....
The hide was used as the basis for assessing the amount of food rent (known as feorm)...
Historians aren’t sure exactly when the first zoo was built, but humans have kept exotic animals for...
Exploring caves of the Italian Renaissance and their reception abroad. This article, Petrified Waters: The Artificial Grottoes...
Augustus’ primary themes included revitalization of religion, virtues, and the honor of the Roman people. Religious Renewal...
Augustus is shown in his role of “Imperator”, the Commander-in-Chief of the army. Introduction Augustus of Prima...
Mussolini’s unearthing of the Mausoleum was part of a larger government program called the Bimillenario. Introduction The Mausoleum...
In the ancient Roman world, sexual pleasure was a cause for celebration rather than a source of...
In the Middle Ages as today, popular attitudes to the romantic lives of rulers were ambiguous. Fascination...
Hirschfeld’s laboratory was queer Berlin and the development of a confident, diverse subculture. This article, Out on...
The Rubicon has been one of the world’s most famous rivers ever since Julius Caesar crossed it....
The historical western European Christmas custom of electing a “Lord of Misrule” may have its roots in...
Roman citizenship was limited and was a vital prerequisite to possessing many important legal rights. Introduction The...
Charles Alexandre de Calonne presented a five-point plan to King Louis XVI for financial reform. Introduction The...