Gunpowder Plot
The Tragic Scheme The early 1600s in England were a tumultuous time, defined by deep religious tensions anduncertainty. In 1605, a group of Catholic men hatched a desperate…
Sacrificing Faith: The 1480 Battle of Otranto and the Christians Who Refused to Convert to Islam
Faith Against the Tide of Conquest The late 15th century was a tumultuous time as the expanding Ottoman Empire brought…
Christopher Columbus First Voyage: A Historic Journey to the Indies
In the annals of history, few expeditions have captured the world’s imagination quite like Christopher Columbus’ first voyage in 1492.…
A Window into History: The Art and Symbolism of Medieval Stained Glass
The stained glass windows of medieval Gothic cathedrals and churches provided illumination and visual beauty. But the glass served purposes…
The Byzantine Empire: East Roman Continuity and Enduring
The Byzantine Empire holds so many mysteries just waiting to be uncovered. From its establishment in Constantinople to its eventual fall, this civilization created an astounding legacy that…