The Queen’s visit to Belfast in 1977 highlighted the sectarian nature of the Troubles and the conflicting perceptions of the monarchy within Northern Ireland.
Known for their participation in bombings, a hunger strike, and even disappearances, the Price sisters were among Northern Ireland’s most controversial figures during the Troubles.
Think Napoleon was short? Discover the 200-year-old lie created by propaganda and find out the surprising truth about the French emperor's real height.
Step back in time to 17th-century England, where the secrets and scandals circulating the Court of King James I can be revealed.
The Time of Troubles (1598-1613) was a lengthy period of anarchy and disorder in Russian history that continues to resonate in modern Russia.
A key figure in Romanticism, ETA Hoffmann is best remembered for his uncanny stories—but he was also a major player in music history.
Russia entered the feudal system as Europe left it. Serfdom in Russia bound peasants to the land and increased state control. Its abolition had a significant historical impact.
Discover the life of Elizabeth Woodville, known as the White Queen, her role in the Wars of the Roses, and how she and her children shaped Medieval history.
