Believe it or not, gambling in medieval times was an activity embraced by one and all. It...
History
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When Li Shiu Tong died in 1993, his unpublished manuscript about sexuality was almost thrown away.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...
The decrees as a whole had a major impact on the destruction of France’s oppressive Ancien Régime. Introduction...
The history of the American labor movement is a history of external and internal struggle. By Dr....
Nowadays, CBD seems to be everywhere. However, we can find mentions of the plant even in writings...
Our modern inability to comprehend large numbers of the dead render them faceless and nameless. Introduction The...
Their struggles to respond to plague and constant warfare helped shape the kinds of Christianity in the...
How guns were used and understood in civilian and military realms. Abstract This article briefly summarizes the...
Whites enjoyed the highest standard of living in all of Africa while the black majority remained disadvantaged....
The political regimes of Portugal and Spain were unable to completely ignore each others’ political or cultural...
Childe’s early works were produced within a social and political climate, when Europe as an entity was...