Quiz: What Are Your Chances of Surviving the Spanish Inquisition?
You are a converso (recently converted catholic) living in some southern region of Castile during the late 15th century. Religious
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Author: Mike Rogers
At Cagayan, 40 Spanish soldiers made a stand against an army of samurai
During the 16th century, it could be said that the Spaniards truly ruled the waves. Once a backwater feudal kingdom,
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Infographic: US Independence Day
On the 4th of July 1776, the Congress of a nascent colonial republic formally approved a declaration of its independence from the
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19 Greatest Comebacks in all of History
Boys may call each other names, men will enter a fierce debate but legends only need say a few words
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The Entire History of Mankind under 20 Minutes!
From the time humanity first began its great migration from the heart of Africa to the present day where we
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25 of History’s Most Iconic Photos
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and nowhere is it truer than within the context of history.
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If World War One Was a Bar Fight
Poor Germany always the gets the wrong blame for starting the First World War. However, the powder keg was already
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13 Infamous US Criminals and Their Last Words
They’re bad and by far the worst example of human beings one can imagine. They’re the real boogiemen, waiting in
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10 Best Books For American History Buffs
American history remains one of the most popular genres of history, which is why we see dozens of books published
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What was it like to live in the Soviet Union?
Just before its dissolution, the USSR was home to nearly 300 million people, making it the third largest country by
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