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Important Events

Here we feature some of the most seminal, historical, and influential events throughout history – both celebrated and unheralded – from the emergence of powerful civilizations and empires, to famous battles, great achievements, and events that have helped shape the world we currently know.

Viking Kings of England and their Struggles For Power (video)
6 October, 2024 - 22:50 ancient origins

Viking Kings of England and their Struggles For Power (video)

The land of what is now England experienced profound transformations over the centuries, and one of the most significant was brought about by the arrival of the Vikings, particularly after the...
Chief Little Turtle & The Battle of Kekionga (Video)
6 October, 2024 - 00:32 ancient origins

Chief Little Turtle & The Battle of Kekionga (Video)

In October 1790, a significant event unfolded near what we now call the Lakeside neighborhoods of Fort Wayne—the Battle of Kekionga. At the heart of this clash was Chief Little Turtle of the Miami...
Part of ‘The Baptism of Ixtlilxóchitl of Texcoco,’ painted by José Vivar y Valderrama in the 18th century.
3 October, 2024 - 14:55 ancient origins

Accept Our King, Our God − Or Else: Spanish Colonizers ‘Legal Requirement’ in the Americas

By Diego Javier Luis /The Conversation Across the United States, the second Monday of October is increasingly becoming known as Indigenous Peoples Day. In the push to rename Columbus Day ,...
Orpheus charming the animals, mosaic.
1 October, 2024 - 20:51 Daniel Ganchev

Orpheus - Beyond the Mythological Veil

Born in Greek mythology, Orpheus is an ancient Thracian prophet, the founder of religious-philosophical teaching Orphism, and according to ancient authors he was also a singer, musician, and poet...
The Harrying of the North, by William the Conqueror
29 September, 2024 - 20:53 Aleksa Vučković

The Harrying of the North, by William the Conqueror

No conqueror is ever merciful. By rights of conquest, mercy is seldom shown to those being conquered. After all, it was long known in history that those who fear a new ruler will most often obey him...
Cannibalized Sailor From Doomed Arctic Expedition Identified Through a DNA
28 September, 2024 - 14:36 Sahir

Cannibalized Sailor From Doomed Arctic Expedition Identified Through a DNA

For over a century, the skeletal remains of sailors from Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition to the Northwest Passage were scattered along the rugged shores of an Arctic island. Bleached and...
The Battle of Alesia. Vercingetorix Throws Down His Arms at the Feet of Julius Caesar.
27 September, 2024 - 21:03 Robbie Mitchell

The Battle of Alesia: Rome Vs. Gaul, Caesar Vs. Vercingetorix

The Battle of Alesia, fought in 52 BC, was a defining moment in Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul. This clash pitted Caesar's Roman legions against the Gallic tribes united under the leadership of...
Assyrian attack on a town with archers and a wheeled battering ram, 865–860 BC.
26 September, 2024 - 22:57 Cam Rea

Were the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel Ever Lost?

When examining the mysteries of the 8th century BC, all one has to do is look in the Bible or an ancient history book to realize that Assyria had no outside threats. The Hittites and Egyptians were a...
Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator II.
25 September, 2024 - 20:01 ancient origins

Did Romans Really Fight Rhinos as is Portrayed in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II?

By Wray Vamplew /The Conversation In the trailer for Ridley Scott’s hotly anticipated sequel to Gladiator (2000), a new gladiator (played by Paul Mescal) goes to battle in “the greatest temple Rome...
Medieval knight wearing armor, ready to fight in battle.
25 September, 2024 - 12:30 Stephen David

Vortex of Violence – South Wales and the Beginning of the Wars of the Roses

In his seminal work ‘The End of the House of Lancaster ’ Professor R. L. Storey places the beginning of the Wars of the Roses firmly in the period July/August 1453 and attributes its origins to the...
New Twist In ‘Europe’s Oldest Battle’ Gleaned From Bronze Age Arrowheads
24 September, 2024 - 14:52 Sahir

New Twist In ‘Europe’s Oldest Battle’ Gleaned From Bronze Age Arrowheads

Over 3,000 years ago, in Tollense, a river valley that now lies in northern Germany, two large armies clashed in what is now recognized as Europe’s “oldest-known battle”. The clues have been pieced...
Heirs of the Eagle: The Epic Struggle for Roman Succession
22 September, 2024 - 20:12 Robbie Mitchell

Heirs of the Eagle: The Epic Struggle for Roman Succession

The fall of Rome in 476 AD marked the end of an era, but not the end of its legacy. As the Western Roman Empire crumbled under pressure from Germanic invaders, the concept of "Rome" as the pinnacle...
The Rise of Constantine the Great: Rome's Savior and Reformer
21 September, 2024 - 20:35 Robbie Mitchell

The Rise of Constantine the Great: Rome's Savior and Reformer

In all of history, few figures have reshaped the world as profoundly as Constantine the Great. Born amidst the chaos of a divided Roman Empire, Constantine emerged not only as a formidable warrior...
Medieval Inquisitor.
20 September, 2024 - 22:06 Robbie Mitchell

The Deadly History of the Spanish Inquisition (Video)

The Spanish Inquisition , which began in 1481 and lasted until 1834, is notorious for its brutal methods, such as torture and public executions, often targeting those accused of heresy or practicing...
Lysander: The Cunning Spartan Who Shaped an Era
15 September, 2024 - 21:12 Robbie Mitchell

Lysander: The Cunning Spartan Who Shaped an Era

Lysander, the brilliant and ambitious Spartan general, was a force who redefined the course of Greek history. As the mastermind behind Sparta's decisive victory in the Peloponnesian War , he...
The Eternal City: Rome After the Fall of 476
14 September, 2024 - 17:51 Robbie Mitchell

The Eternal City: Rome After the Fall of 476

The year 476 AD marked one of the most pivotal moments in Western history. It was the year that Odoacer, a Germanic chieftain, deposed Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor. This major...
Anatolian History: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands
8 September, 2024 - 16:28 Kartal Kaya

Anatolian History: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands

What comes to mind when one says Anatolia? Does the phrase “land of the rising sun” (as the ancient Greeks called it) appear? Or, because it technically belongs to the Middle East, do you think of an...
Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)
7 September, 2024 - 22:44 Robbie Mitchell

Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)

Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor , was born on February 8, 1405, into a dynasty struggling to maintain control over a crumbling empire. By the time of his birth, the Byzantine...
Henry VIII Portrait, 1539-40, Hans Holbein the Younger
5 September, 2024 - 20:05 ancient origins

How Henry VIII Accidentally Changed the Way We Write History

By Raphaëlle Goyeau /The Conversation In 1534, King Henry VIII infamously broke away from the Catholic Church, becoming the head of the Church of England. Following this, two lesser-known acts were...
Left; Salt man No 4 16 years old youth. Right; Head of Salt man 1, IIran Baastan Museum.
5 September, 2024 - 15:02 Sahir

New Revelations Emerge About Pristine ‘Saltmen’ Mummies Site

Archaeologists are now closer than ever to unraveling the mysteries of an ancient Iranian salt mine, where the remains of miners, preserved in shocking poses, have been found in a state of grim,...
1570–1576 Titian's Flaying of Marsyas. Some researchers such as Helen Lessore speculate that Bragadin's flaying provided the inspiration for this painting.
4 September, 2024 - 20:41 Aleksa Vučković

The Fate of Marcantonio Bragadin and the Fall of Famagusta

The late 16th century was a time of immense turmoil in the Eastern Mediterranean, marked by the near-constant clash between the Ottoman Empire and the Venetian Republic over the control of the island...
Masada showing the siege ramp built by the Roman army
4 September, 2024 - 15:14 Sahir

Unbelievable Revelation that the Roman Siege of Masada Lasted Weeks, Not Years

A new archaeological study has come to some incredible conclusions on the dramatic Roman siege of Masada, the legendary stronghold which served as the stage for the last stand of Jewish rebels...
Thracian, warriors, Bulgaria, Balkan, weapons, military warfare
1 September, 2024 - 20:29 Robbie Mitchell

Warriors of the Balkans: The Military Strategies and Weapons of the Thracians

The Thracians, an ancient group of tribes inhabiting the Balkans, were infamous for their exceptional warrior culture and distinctive military strategies. With a fierce reputation that struck fear...
Visualization of the situation around 3700 BC.
29 August, 2024 - 14:33 Nathan Falde

Study Shows Neolithic Population Declines Linked to Fear of Warfare

In the first few thousand years after the end of the last Ice Age, humanity experienced some curious and surprisingly rapid population crashes . While population crashes in ancient times have often...

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