The Birth of French
The development of Old French language and literature is a rich tapestry woven through centuries…
The World’s Biggest Jewish State – And You’ve Probably Never Heard Of It!
The story of the Khazars – a powerful Turkic people whose medieval empire straddled the…
When Rome Sent A Fearful Monk to Save Britain
St. Augustine’s mission to Britain in 597 CE marks a pivotal moment in the history…
The Secret Roman Cult That Rivaled Christianity
In the shadowed corridors of ancient Rome, beneath the bustling streets and within the hearts…
Basil I Founds the Macedonian Dynasty On Murder
The year 867 CE marked a turning point in the history of the Byzantine Empire….
Why Genghis Khan Owed His Empire to Horses
At the dawn of the 13th century, as Genghis Khan forged the largest contiguous land…
Ferdinand the Great: Spain’s First EmperorÂ
In the turbulent landscape of 11th-century Iberia, where Christian and Muslim kingdoms vied for power,…
Why Harald Fairhair’s Haircut Sparked a Kingdom’s Birth
Harald Fairhair is a towering figure in Scandinavian history, celebrated as the first king to…
Settlers on the Island of Fire
The Norse settlement of Iceland is one of the most dramatic and well-documented episodes of the Viking…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places to Visit in Norway and Iceland
The most interesting places to visit in no particular order are: Historical Museum Oslo, Norway…
The Ruthless Wu Zetian, China’s Only Female Emperor
In the vast tapestry of Chinese history, few figures are as controversial, enigmatic, and influential…
When The Vikings Came From The South
The year 914 stands as an unusual moment in the long saga of Viking incursions…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places to see in Denmark
For dark age history enthusiasts, Denmark offers a rich tapestry of sites that bring the Viking…
The End of Roman Britain
In the early fifth century, the Roman Empire, once the unchallenged master of the Mediterranean…
The Viking Who Thought He’d Sacked Rome
Hastein was one of the most formidable Viking leaders of the 9th century, renowned for his…
