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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.

Oil on panel Dutch School painting depicting the Great Fire Of London
25 July, 2024 - 02:36 Clem1965

Unveiling the London Blaze: The Story of Robert Hubert and the Great Fire of 1666

In the annals of history, certain names emerge as symbols of tragedy and injustice, individuals who bear the weight of collective misfortune. Robert Hubert, a French watchmaker hailing from Rouen,...
The House of the Vestal Virgins, Rome. Source: Bradley Weber /CC BY 2.0
21 July, 2024 - 18:44 ancient origins

The Vestal Virgins Achieved Power Most Women Were Denied – But at Great Cost

Lily Moore/The Conversation You might have heard of a group of women in Ancient Rome known as the “Vestal Virgins”. These female virginal guardians of the sacred flame of Rome could be buried alive...
The morning of the Battle of Agincourt. Source: Hohum / Public Domain
19 July, 2024 - 21:18 Robbie Mitchell

What Happened at the Battle of Agincourt, 1415? (Video)

At the end of summer in 1415, King Henry V of England initiated his campaign to reclaim the French throne by invading Normandy. The siege of Harfleur proved to be a significant challenge, taking...
AI image representing the destruction at Pompeii due to seismic activity. Source: Ruslan Batiuk/Adobe Stock
18 July, 2024 - 14:44 Nathan Falde

Syn-eruptive Seismic Destruction Increased Pompeii Death Toll

The eruption of the powerful volcano Vesuvius , which destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, remains one of history’s most well-known and well-remembered natural disasters. But what many don’t...
The ambush and assassination of Julius Caesar. Source: Justinas/Adobe Stock
17 July, 2024 - 18:51 Robbie Mitchell

Ambushes and Betrayals: 7 Assassinations that Shook the Ancient World

The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is certainly not the first of its type in U.S. history. Other assassinations and assassination attempts include Abraham Lincoln, John...
Prasat Bayon, state temple of the Khmer Empire. Source: Dmitry A. Mottl/ CC BY-SA 4.0
12 July, 2024 - 22:42 Robbie Mitchell

Rise and Fall of the Khmer Empire: From Angkor Wat to Phnom Penh (Video)

The Khmer Empire , also known as the Angkorian Empire, reigned over a substantial part of Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Notable for constructing the world's largest religious...
The Jutes, warriors fighting in battle. Source: Sarah/Adobe Stock
11 July, 2024 - 20:41 Aleksa Vučković

The Jutes, a Key Part of English National History

The Jutes, one of the early Germanic tribes, played a significant yet often overshadowed role in the migration period that reshaped Europe and laid the foundations for medieval England. They, along...
One of the complete skeletons found in the Frälsegården passage grave. Source: Karl-Göran Sjögren/Nature
11 July, 2024 - 20:33 Nathan Falde

DNA Study Suggests Plague Caused Neolithic Population Crash in 3,000 BC

The notorious plague outbreak known as the Black Death was one of the most epic mass casualty events in human history, as it may have killed off up to one-third of the European population in the 14th...
Alexander the Great standing in front of his army, Battle of Jaxartes. AI generated image. Source: Amir Bajric/Adobe Stock
9 July, 2024 - 22:41 Robbie Mitchell

Battle of Jaxartes, 329 BC - Alexander's Best Battle?

Alexander the Great wasn’t exactly a stranger to warfare. He led and fought in many battles but of them all, the Battle of Jaxartes was one of his greatest. Fought in 329 BC and taking place in the...
Ruins of a Greek temple
6 July, 2024 - 23:59 Robbie Mitchell

What Caused the Fall of Ancient Greek Civilization?

Ancient Greece, renowned as the cradle of democracy and a hub for philosophy, literature, and science, experienced its peak between 500 and 300 BC. Despite its monumental contributions to...
Pilgrims going to church. Source: Public Domain
1 July, 2024 - 23:02 Robbie Mitchell

Why Did the Puritans Leave England for America? (Video)

Now known as the Pilgrims , the departure of the Puritans from England was spurred by a confluence of religious, political, and social factors during the early 17th century. Emerging from the...
Top image: Immortals, Persian warriors bas relief in Darius palace, Persepolis, Iran. Source: grigvovan
30 June, 2024 - 20:02 Robbie Mitchell

What Contributed to the Immense Power of the Persian Empire? (Video)

The Persian Empire , also known as the Achaemenid Empire , was a dominant force from 559 BC to 331 BC, spanning modern-day Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Several factors...
Ruins of Lindisfarne monastery. Source: Christopher Down/CC BY 4.0
28 June, 2024 - 19:22 Robbie Mitchell

The Fierce Viking Raid on Lindisfarne Monastery (Video)

The Viking raid on Lindisfarne Monastery in 793 marked a significant event in the history of England. Located on the east coast of Northumbria, Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, was a crucial...
Battle of Vienna 1683. Source: Public Domain
27 June, 2024 - 20:46 Robbie Mitchell

Siege to Salvation: The 1683 Battle of Vienna

Europe has seen a lot of bloody battles throughout its history, but few have been as pivotal as 1683’s Battle of Vienna. This bloody confrontation between the Ottoman Empire as the aggressors and a...
Bas-relief of a Thracian god, 3rd century BC, exhibited in Teteven History Museum. Source: Spiritia/CC BY-SA 3.0
26 June, 2024 - 17:10 Robbie Mitchell

Ancient Thrace: A Melting Pot of Cultures and Conquests (Video)

The Southeastern Balkans, a crucial intersection of Europe and Asia, has long been a region of significant historical importance. In antiquity, this area was known as Thrace, reputedly the birthplace...
Port Erin, Calf of Mann, Isle of Man. Source: tr3gi/Adobe Stock
26 June, 2024 - 16:27 Aleksa Vučković

Short History of the Isle of Man, the Small But Significant Island

Nestled in the heart of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is a small, but very significant island nation with a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. T he Isle of Man boasts a unique...
Wales Welsh flag waving on the top sunrise mist fog. Source: Oleksii/Adobe Stock
23 June, 2024 - 18:57 Robbie Mitchell

The History of Wales, in a Nutshell

When talking about the history of the United Kingdom, England and Scotland tend to steal the spotlight. That’s a shame, because Wales, a land of stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, boasts...
: Roman inflation played an important part in the fall of the Roman Empire. Source: photoguns / Adobe Stock
22 June, 2024 - 20:20 Robbie Mitchell

What Led to the Fall of Rome, History’s Mightiest Empire? (Video)

What Led to the Fall of Rome, History’s Mightiest Empire? (Video) The decline and fall of Rome was not a swift cataclysm but rather a gradual unraveling marked by numerous challenges. The symbolic...
‘Democritus’ (1630) by Johannes Moreelse. There have certainly been some strange and funny events in history. Source: Public Domain
21 June, 2024 - 23:00 ashley cowie

Hilarious Events from Napoléon’s Petite Package to Pythagoras’ Fear of Farts

Hilarious Events from Napoléon’s Petite Package to Pythagoras’ Fear of Farts History is often presented in grey, rather dry terms, but when you do a bit of digging, our past is full of remarkable...
Golden Bull of 1222. Source: Public Domain
20 June, 2024 - 21:38 Robbie Mitchell

Golden Bull of 1222

The Golden Bull of 1222: Hungary's Magna Carta The Golden Bull of 1222, issued by King Andrew II of Hungary, is one of the most significant legal documents in medieval European history. Often...
Royal Excess and Corruption - Catalysts of the French Revolution
17 June, 2024 - 23:50 Robbie Mitchell

Royal Excess and Corruption - Catalysts of the French Revolution

The French Revolution , a pivotal moment in history, was catalyzed by a culmination of factors, with corruption at the forefront. The ruling class, ensconced in opulence at Versailles, grew...
Drone view of lighthouses from Cape Arkona
14 June, 2024 - 20:58 Aleksa Vučković

Cape Arkona - the Last Stronghold of Pagan Slavs

Cape Arkona, a truly dramatic and poignant headland on the island of Rügen in Germany, stands as an important historical and cultural monument, and one of the most important places in the history of...
Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversations with God, by Matejko
14 June, 2024 - 01:10 Robbie Mitchell

The Scientific Revolution: Shaping the Foundations of the Modern World

The Scientific Revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries marked a transformative period in human history, characterized by profound conceptual shifts and unprecedented scientific progress. It began...
Great Fire of London in 1666
11 June, 2024 - 21:29 Robbie Mitchell

What Happened After the Great Fire of London in 1666: Rise From Ashes

Following the devastating Great Fire of London in 1666 , the city faced immediate and long-lasting repercussions. The fire, which began at a bakery on Putting Lane, quickly engulfed the majority of...

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