Conclave Time: How Does the Election of the New Pope Work?
Every conclave has had its peculiarities and oddities: here we have gathered the most surprising ones from History. The word conclave (from the Latin “cum clave,” literally meaning…
MONS AND THE BATTLE OF LE CATEAU
Battle of Le Cateau –FRI 21 AUG 1914 – WED 26 AUG 1914 First actions of the BEF The Kaiser,…
BATTLE OF THE FRONTIERS – Schlieffen Plan
Schlieffen Plan-WED 29 JUL 1914 –SAT 22 AUG 1914 Lorraine and the Schlieffen Plan The first shots of the war…
World War 1 MOBILIZATION
World War 1 MOBILIZATION –SAT 25 JUL 1914 –TUE 28 JUL 1914 The outbreak of war General staffs in Europe had been putting out complex mobilization plans for…
World War 1 – SLIDE TOWARDS CONFLICT
World War 1 – SLIDE TOWARDS CONFLICT The First World War: Shaping Our World The single event that more than…
Seven Wonders of Ancient World
Seven Wonders You have to admire how far back in history our fascination with incredible architectural and engineering feats goes.…
The impact of the printing press on the Renaissance
Printing Press On The Renaissance Definition and significance of the printing press Back in the 15th century, a clever guy named Johannes Gutenberg blew everyone’s minds with his…
Mystery of Viking Sunstones: Did they actually work?
The Vikings, renowned for their seafaring and pillaging expeditions, have long fascinated historians and archaeologists alike. But among their many…
Life in Ancient Israelite Society
Walking in the Footsteps of Ancient Israelite Society As I learn more about ancient Israelite society, I become fascinated with…
The Major Dynasties of China
Dynasties of China To grasp China’s complex past, you gotta catch a glimpse into the crews who ruled the roost over millennia. Each ‘dynasty’ put their stamp on…