Londinium, as the city was called in ancient times, was founded by the Romans after they conquered...
Rome’s underground necropolises were forgotten by the Middle Ages. By Kim MartinsHistorian Introduction Any visitor to Rome...
During the Renaissance, the Spanish empire also extended throughout Western Europe. Introduction We often think of globalization...
Italian art and ideas migrated North from Italy. What Was the Renaissance and Where Did It Happen?...
Distant and mysteriously lost Xanadu came to represent a place of mystery, splendid luxury and easy living....
Interesting myths and fascinating legends about Yü and the origins of the Hsia abound. The existence of...
A team of researchers tried to gauge public perceptions of climate activists and faith in humanity’s ability...
Carbon dioxide makes up less than one-twentieth of 1% of Earth’s atmosphere. How does this relatively scarce...
The epidemic killed upwards of 1/3 of the population; a population which numbered 250,000-300,000 in the 5th...
The details of Greek history in the Dark Age remain difficult to discover. Introduction The local wars,...
An intricate basin features sea creatures, birds, and mythological beasts, which bore a multitude of meanings to...
Leonardo da Vinci saw in animals the ‘image of the world’. About six months ago I stopped...
More than a pastime, it was an important arena for social interaction, essential training for war, and...
In Europe in the Middle Ages (476-1500 CE), dogs performed many services. Introduction Dogs have played a...
Scholars agree that the carving and markings were made by human hands. Prehistoric Art around the Globe...
The vessels were found in Bronze Age and Iron Age infant graves in Bavaria, Germany. By Emily...
A challenge in eradicating polio comes from a version of the vaccine itself, which relies on live...
In the years after WWII, America had two great fears: communism, and polio. By Amanda McGowanHistorian For...
The armamentarium of vaccines continues to grow with more emphasis on safety, availability, and accessibility. Abstract Multiple...
The Mongols came into contact with many new foodstuffs and recipes from across Asia. Introduction The diet...
Examining two recent discoveries in goji berry chemistry and shedding light on how and why they are...
Surviving letters such as clay tablets and papyrus scrolls contain a mine of information and they have...
Helen knows both how to spot an ambush in the making and how to tell a great...
Impeachment carried with it grave risks for the Republicans. Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United...
Johnson was the seventeenth President of the United States, succeeding to the presidency upon the assassination of...
Ukraine’s Orthodox Church recently broke off from Russia. This dispute has a history that goes back to...
Byzantine influence was pronounced in Ukraine’s religious, political, and cultural spheres. Byzantium was originally a Greek colony,...
The Eastern Empire flourished while the Western Empire struggled and finally dissolved. Introduction The Western Roman Empire is...
Alaric and his army marched through the Salarian Gates and pillaged the city. Introduction In August of...
Sephardic, German, and Eastern European immigrants each contributed to the formation of American Jewry. By Dr. Joellyn...