Pope Francis: How does the conclave work?
After the death of Pope Francis, the thousand-year-old liturgy of the conclave begins: the most secret rite of the Catholic Church. The process of electing a pope, the…
1915 SPRING OFFENSIVES
1915 SPRING OFFENSIVES Artois and Champagne The end of mobile warfare in 1914 left the Germans in control of most…
1962 – The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis That scary time in 1962 really showed us how close we all came to potential doom.…
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…
1775 – The American Revolution Through Native American Eyes
The American Revolution stands as a crucial juncture in the United States’ past, often portrayed as a quest for freedom and autonomy. Yet, this portrayal tends to brush…
The History of World Population
The History of World Population The growth of the human population over the course of history reveals our species’ incredible…
The Spanish Inquisition: A Dark Chapter in History
Background and Context of The Spanish Inquisition The Spanish Inquisition arose amidst a complex backdrop of political, religious, and social…
First Passenger Cruise: The Inception of Passenger Cruising
First Passenger Cruise
Martin Luther and the Ninety-Five Theses
On October 31, 1517, a momentous event took place in the small town of Wittenberg, Germany. That would ignite a…