A fresh power struggle began in Central Asia and a new era of adjustment and cultural assimilation...
History
The Revolt of the Parlements was a major clash between the king and estates of France in...
The seeds of distrust planted by the Great Fear lasted far longer than the event itself. Introduction...
Cavalry training for the new recruits (tironis) was long, about four months, and demanding. Introduction The Roman army consisted...
Wound care and medicine itself, as well as dealing with trauma, varied widely from one culture to...
In the 18th-century doctors were as likely as anyone else to solve disputes by dueling with pistols....
He was responsible for Austria-Hungary’s defeats and devastating combat losses and subsequent collapse. Introduction Alfred Redl was...
The term “quisling” has become a byword for “collaborator” or “traitor” in several languages. Introduction Vidkun Abraham...
From Russia to Germany and back to Russia again – and finally to the gallows. Introduction Andrey...
Bishop Ambrose wrote Theodosius a letter stating the emperor needed to demonstrate repentance for the massacre. Introduction...
The massacre became particularly significant and controversial among German nationalists in Nazi Germany. Introduction The Massacre of Verden was...
Approximately 21 people, including miners’ wives and children, were killed. Introduction The Ludlow Massacre was a mass killing perpetrated by anti-striker...
Almost all analyses of ancient festivals are no more than probable, ahistorical scripts or templates. Introduction The...
Celtic religion in Gaul changed from natural religion at the period of conquest by Caesar to civic...
Luther objected to this practice in sermons prior to 1517. Introduction The medieval indulgence was a writ...
Arts of adornment often function as signifiers of social belonging and individual status. Introduction What do your...
The Elizabethans typically repaired and then cut and reused their clothes to get the longest life from...
Some pirates, especially the captains, did dress to impress. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction Pirates have gained a...
The spices eventually became more or less routine commodities open to many international entrepreneurs. Introduction Pepper has long...
India was at the center of the Indian Ocean trade for centuries. Introduction Finding a maritime route...
As the 16th century ended, the Indian Ocean trade network was no longer a mystery. Introduction As...
Edwards was one of the most prominent Egyptologists of her age. This article examines the American tour...
He was the first African American scholar to go to Greece in 1890 to conduct professional archaeological...
Although Bell made important contributions to archaeology, she is best remembered for the part she played in...
A small sample of artworks showcases the astonishing diversity that characterizes what we now know as “Baroque”...
Navigating the art of the past requires a different set of tools. Why Study Italian Renaissance Art?...
The United States in particular experienced a period of economic bounty after World War II. Consumer Products...
Books not included when the New Testament became official after Constantine’s conversion to Christianity. Introduction In the...
Scholars have to think of reasons why a scribe might change a text and analyze which reason...
He went back to a theological concept to update it as his thoughts evolved and he matured....