In medieval Europe, those suspected of crimes often had to endure horrific physical pain to determine their innocence or guilt.
The Siege of Vienna in 1683 was a turning point in European history that led to the emergence of new national borders.
Sainte-Chapelle, an iconic medieval chapel built for the kings of France, is closely intertwined with many important events in the history of France.
The annexation of Austria bolstered the Third Reich before the onset of the Second World War.
The USSR brutally oppressed dissidents who criticized the regime. However, a few brave individuals stood up against the Kremlin. Here are their stories.
The Hanseatic League was a medieval network of merchant guilds, market towns, and cities that dominated Northern Europe.
One of the Soviet Union’s horrendous tactics for enforcing its rule and eliminating adversaries, the Holodomor was a dark time for the Ukrainian people.
Kristallnacht, the 1938 violent attack against German Jewish communities, marked a turning point in the gradual increase of Nazi antisemitic policies.
