History of the Don’t Tread On Me Flag
Americans have always loved manly symbols and icons. Some of them are the bald eagle, the Smith & Wesson, Superman, or great grandpa’s cattle brand, with each and every one of them having a long...
View ArticleA Brief History Of The Ancient Celts And Their Geographic Expansion
The Celts were an important Indo-European population who inhabited large parts of both continental and insular Europe throughout much of the Ancient Age. Their geographic distribution spanned as such...
View ArticleUne Breve Histoire Du Ville De Brest En Bretagne, France
Brest est une ville historique importante, chef-lieu de l’arrondissement du département du Finistère dans l’ancienne région celtique de Bretagne. De plus, c’est un port important du nord-ouest de...
View Article4 Less-Known Court Figures That Helped Influence The Course Of History
The royal courts were a place of unusual happenings. While the kings boasted of their court’s power, they also intended to keep their guests entertained throughout history. How did they do that?...
View ArticleAmazing Historical Destinations Around The World
There’s something about visiting historical destinations that just makes your heart race. Maybe it’s the thought of being able to walk in the footsteps of some of history’s most famous figures. Or...
View ArticleThe History Of The Zipser Germans In Central Europe
The Zipser Germans (German: Zipser/Zipsern/Zipser Deutsche/Zipser Sachsen) are an important historical German-speaking minority in Central Europe, who have been living since the High Middle Ages in...
View ArticleFrom Teosinte To Modern Maize: The History Of Corn
Corn is ubiquitous in many aspects of daily life. From the food we eat, to the fuel powering our cars, and even in many products we use – corn (or the modern maize) is virtually speaking everywhere....
View ArticleBecome A Lord And Create Your Own History
If you’re ambitious and dream of becoming a lord or lady, there’s good news for you. It’s possible. Take the example of Lord Bishop of Sheffield. The Lord Bishop of Sheffield joined the title holders...
View ArticleA Brief History Of The Norwegian Vikings
During the Viking Age, the Norwegian Vikings were renowned sailors, explorers, warriors, and conquerors. In stark contrast to the their Scandinavian neighbours in terms of navigation, more specifically...
View ArticleThe Norwegian Cultural Heritage In Iceland And The Faroe Islands
Norway, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands have a long-standing historical connection spanning over centuries. These countries situated in Northern Europe are bounded by many links of social, cultural,...
View ArticleA Brief History Of Mediaș/Mediasch, Transylvania, Romania
Mediaș (known in Standard German/Hochdeutsch as Mediasch, historically also as Medwisch, and in the Transylvanian Saxon dialect as Medwesch or Meddesch respectively) has been one of the most important...
View ArticleThe Battle of Hastings: Analysed From Several Historical Contexts
The following article consists of my recent academic essay in the course ‘The History of the British Isles’ as part of my MA degree in British culture and civilisation at Ștefan cel Mare University of...
View ArticleThe European And British Colonisation Of Canada
The following article consists of my recent academic essay in the course ‘Canadian Culture and Literature’ as part of my MA degree in British culture and civilisation at Ștefan cel Mare University of...
View ArticleA Brief History Of History Sibiu/Hermannstadt, Transylvania, Romania
Sibiu (or Hermannstadt as it is known in standard German/Hochdeutsch as well as Härmeschtat or Hermestatt in the Transylvanian Saxon dialect) has been and is one of the most important historical towns...
View ArticleOn The Early Settlement Of The Transylvanian Saxons
This article will briefly describe the early settlement of the Transylvanian Saxons, an eclectic population of Western and Central European origins (stemming from present-day Netherlands, Belgium,...
View ArticleThe Intriguing History Of Private Investigations And PIs
PIs (Private Investigators) are staples in crime fiction and detective movies. However, they serve a very real purpose in the world. These professionals are more than just television sleuths,...
View ArticleWho Were The Skrælings In The Tales Of The Norsemen?
Please note that when the term discovered is used/applied in this article, it refers to the European perspective of a discovery of a territory, given the fact that the territories mentioned here had...
View ArticleThe Enigmatic Minoans – Europe’s First And Eldest Civilisation
The Minoans were an ancient European civilisation native to the island of Crete in the southern Mediterranean which thrived by means of trade, agriculture, and fishing for a long time and expanded...
View ArticleA Brief History Of Suceava During The Middle Ages
Suceava is one of the most important historical towns in Romania with a rich and long-standing history. Its long history stretches far back in time, not only to the medieval period, but also even...
View ArticleThe Historical Legacy Of The Transylvanian Saxons
By historical descent, the Transylvanian Saxons are a predominantly ethnic German group which has been part of the broader German minority in Romania since 1918 onwards. Their noteworthy historical and...
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