Over the course of history, infectious diseases have proven to be fatal at a large scale due to existing societal conditions and a lack of sufficient medical knowledge or supplies. While some plagues are better known than others, they have all left a mark on the world...
Vikings are often remembered for their ways of battle and exploration. As seafaring Scandanavians, these associations are founded. However, there was much more to Viking society that contributed to their lasting impact on history. From the dynamics of their...
By the 12th century, western Europe had established itself as a formidable conglomeration of powerful feudal kingdoms. With religious reform, economic prosperity, military success, and developments in changing government structures, the first few centuries for western...
Over the course of history, religions have taken different forms. In the modern era, there are a few predominant religions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and more, but in ancient times, more religions existed among different groups of people. The...
In ancient times, war was commonplace as civilizations and empires sought to expand their territory and conquer their enemies. All of the wars that occurred in antiquity resulted in casualties and political changes, but some wars were so decisive, they changed the...
Capital punishment is not a forgein concept for most individuals, but the methods of criminal execution have changed over the course of history. The Middle Ages are often considered to be among the most violent time periods when it comes to torture and execution, and...
