The First World War was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It involved most of the world’s great powers, which assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. More than 70 million military personnel were mobilized in one of the world’s largest wars. Over nine million combatants and seven […]
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The American Civil War was one of the first conflicts to be extensively photographed. By that point, camera technology had reached the point where it could capture high-quality photographs. Photographers like Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner, and George S. Cook detailed this historical conflict. You’ve probably seen some of their work in black and white. But
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Books about Native American history offer a unique and important perspective on the past. They can provide insights into the cultures and customs of indigenous people, as well as the challenges they have faced over the years. Here are ten of the best books on Native American history. Empire of the Summer Moon by S.
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Rome lasted for over 1,000 years, from around 753 BC to approximately 476 AD. At its height, the Roman Empire spanned most of Europe, from England to the eastern corners of Babylonia (modern-day Iraq). Ancient Rome has had many contributions to modern life, and we still feel the influences of their culture and methods even
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Often when one reads world histories, they are confronted with a strange contradiction regarding the medieval period of European history. Readers at once believe that the Middle Ages were a long homogenous period stretching from about 500 to about 1500. During this time, European society was uniformly backward and static. But, dig down into more
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When a serial killer is caught, all their crimes come to light. The terror they committed in hiding is revealed, and the weight of their crimes is set against them. Some leave missing victims or resist their own convictions. Many, being cornered without escape, admit to the whole truth of their violence, even beyond what
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