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The First Bernadotte King of Sweden: King Carl XIV Johann and the End of the Holstein-Gottorp Dynasty

In: Scandinavian History

By: Emily Chauviere

Remembering Georg Elser: Munich Unveils a New Memorial to a Hero of Nazi Resistance

In: German History

By: Kate Rodriguez

Adolf Hitler's On-Going Popularity with Students: An Unhealthy Fascination Focused on a Brutal Dictator

In: German History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Cumaean Sibyl – The Power of Prophecy: Mythical Priestess of the Apollonian Oracle

In: Italian History

By: Hari Navarro

History of Gunpowder Plot, Reformation and Wars: England & Spain at War, Murderous Priests & the new Protestant Faith

In: W European History (general)

By: Dawn Ouedraogo

How Finland Almost Became a Monarchy: The German Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse Is Elected King

In: Scandinavian History

By: Emily Chauviere

The End of the Oldenburg Dynasty in Denmark: King Christian IX of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg

In: Scandinavian History

By: Emily Chauviere

Protestant Roots in the Danish West Indies: Religious Foundations of the U.S. Virgin Islands

In: Scandinavian History

By: Adam C'DeBaca

Michael Servetus and an Uneasy Peace: October 27 Marks The Anniversary Of His Death

In: Swiss History

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

The Nazi Concentration Camp Mauthausen, Austria: Mauthausen's Role Before and During the Second World War

In: German History

By: Fiona Allison

The Nazi Concentration Camp Neuengamme: Neuengamme's Role Before and During the Second World War

In: German History

By: Fiona Allison

Women and the Reformation: Differing Views on Women's Status in a Protestant Society

In: German History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Women's Patronage in the Early Catholic Church: Early Roman Christian Community Women's Charitable Roles

In: W European History (general)

By: Pamela Livingston

Huguenot Street's Historical Halloween Event: New Paltz Historic Neighborhood Haunts from History and Folklore

In: Dutch History

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Historical Justification for Racism: Racial Superiority Theories Leaned on Science and Religion

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

The Battle of Trafalgar: Under Lord Nelson the Britsh Battle Napoleon's Fleet

In: W European History (general)

By: Andrew Knowles

Leitz Family Historian – Rabbi Frank Dabba Smith: Leica Camera Enthusiast, Historian and Spiritual Leader Interview

In: German History

By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

The Nazi Concentration Camp Ravensbruck: The Only Concentration Camp Built Especially for Women

In: German History

By: Fiona Allison

Napoleon Bonapartes Egyptian Propaganda Campaign: France’s Commission for Arts and Sciences Role in Egyptology

In: French History

By: Pamela Livingston

The Scientific Revolution and Catholicism: New Thinking Challenged the Cosmological Order of the Church

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Early French Exploration of Egyptian Design: From Rome to Napoleon, France's Flirtation With Egypt's Aesthetic

In: French History

By: Pamela Livingston

Nazi Concentration Camp Flossenburg: Its role before and during the Second World War

In: German History

By: Fiona Allison

The Lost Roman Legions: Hermann, the German Barbarian Who Defeated Three Roman Legions

In: German History

By: Diane Evans

German Nationalism and the Lost Roman Legions: Two German Leaders – Hermann and Hitler

In: German History

By: Diane Evans

Toleration and Enlightenment Thinking: Voltaire and his Peers Address the Fanaticism of Religion

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia: From Electors of Brandenburg to Emperors of Germany

In: German History

By: Emily Chauviere

Pagan Origins of Christmas: Ancient World and Barbarian Influences on December 25th

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Jacobins and the Reign of Terror: Politics of the Jacobin Club During the French Revolution

In: French History

By: Josanna Simpson

The Nazi Concentration Camp Sachsenhausen: Its role before and during the Second World War

In: German History

By: Fiona Allison

The First Nazi Concentration Camp in Germany: Dachau and its role before and during the Second World War

In: German History

By: Fiona Allison

The 1936 Berlin Olympics Bell: Swastikas, Eagle and Olympic Rings on War-Damaged Bell

In: German History

By: Murray Sager

The Discovery of the Smallpox Vaccine: Ancient Remedy Brought to the West Amid Much Controversy

In: W European History (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

The Role of Women in Nazi Germany 1939-1945: How did Their Status Change During the Second World War?

In: German History

By: Fiona Allison

The Sad Voyage of the St. Louis: Anti-Semitism Rampant in Canada in the 1930s

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Celtic Christianity Gains Popularity: Success for an Ancient British Version of the Faith

In: W European History (general)

By: John Reynolds

Secret War Organisation Wins Memorial: Unveiling of Violette Szabo Bust Marks SOE’s First Public Memorial

In: W European History (general)

By: John Reynolds

Egyptian Influence on Design in Paris: How Pyramids and Obelisks of the Pharoah’s Ushered in Modern Design

In: French History

By: Pamela Livingston

What Led to Hitler's Chancellorship: How did Such a Maniacal Tyrant Gain Power

In: German History

By: George Julian

Maria Pita, the Heroine of La Coruna: The woman who helped defeat Francis Drake

In: Spanish History

By: Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

The Rebirth of Western Civilization: European Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation

In: W European History (general)

By: Marc Salyer

The Children of Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse: His Seven Children with Princess Alice of Great Britain

In: German History

By: Emily Chauviere

Peter the Great and Louis XIV of France Compared: Both Absolute Rulers Shared Similar Experiences and Visions

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Behind The Beautiful Facade: Victor Hugo’s Place des Vosges Days

In: French History

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

The Descendants of the Battenberg / Mountbattens: The Children of Prince Alexander of Hesse and Princess Julie

In: German History

By: Emily Chauviere

The First Royal Battenbergs from Hesse: The Morganatic Marriage of Prince Alexander of Hesse and Julie Hauke

In: German History

By: Emily Chauviere

The Children of Emperor Frederick III of Germany: Emperor Wilhelm II and His Seven Royal Siblings

In: German History

By: Emily Chauviere

The Reformation – Planting Seeds of Reform: Education and the Reformation

In: W European History (general)

By: robin pilling

England's Rail Speed Race: New Railway Speed Record Expected

In: W European History (general)

By: John Reynolds

The Reformation – Why it Succeeded: Islam and the Christian Reformation

In: W European History (general)

By: robin pilling

Reformation – Why The Church Needed Reforming: How The Early Church Went Astray

In: W European History (general)

By: robin pilling

The Marriage of Emperor Frederick III of Germany: Dynastic Union of Frederick of Prussia and Victoria of Great Britain

In: German History

By: Emily Chauviere

Kindertransport Before the Second World War: Helping Jewish Children to Escape to Britain

In: W European History (general)

By: Fiona Allison

Halloween Through the Centuries: Celtic Origins and Christian Contributions to the Eve of All Hallow

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Triora – The Last Italian Witch Trial, 1587-1589: Famine, Fungus, Corruption and Inquistion in the Italian Alps

In: Italian History

By: Hari Navarro

The History of the Berlin Wall: 20 Years After German Reunification

In: German History

By: Julia Mehoke

Versailles and the Second World War: How Did the Treaty of Versailles Affect the Origins of the WWII?

In: German History

By: George Julian

The Savoy Dynasty of Italy: From King Vittorio Emanuele II to King Umberto II

In: Italian History

By: Emily Chauviere

The Free Companies of the 14th Century: Professional Brigands that Plagued Europe in the 1400s

In: W European History (general)

By: David Pilling

The Oldenburg Dynasty of Greece: The Reigns of Six Greek Kings From George I to Constantine II

In: Greek History

By: Emily Chauviere

The Trial of the Bideford Witches, 1682: Witchcraft, Superstition and the Persecution of Innocents

In: W European History (general)

By: David Pilling

Maxim's: The Legendary French Restaurant

In: French History

By: Lisa Sanderson

The Myth of Jewish Blood Libel: How a Medieaval Murder led to Anti-Semitism

In: W European History (general)

By: Fiona Allison

Germany and World War II Restitution: Compensation for Persecution, Hardship, and Loss of Property

In: German History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Coimbra's Love Story: The Portuguese Have Their Own Romeo and Juliet in Pedro and Inés

In: Portugese History

By: Mary Dunn

The Beginnings of the Holocaust: The T4 Euthanasia Programme in Nazi Germany, 1939-1941

In: German History

By: Fiona Allison

Benito Mussolini (July 1883-April 1945): Italian Politician and Fascist

In: Italian History

By: Jo Lamb-White

A Chaotic Nazi State: Hitler's Lack of Organisation in the Nazi-German Government

In: German History

By: George Julian

Dutch Stadholderate & Kingdom of the Netherlands: How the Princes of Orange-Nassau Became Kings

In: Dutch History

By: Emily Chauviere

The Kings and Queens of the Netherlands: Dutch Rulers from King William I to Queen Beatrix

In: Dutch History

By: Emily Chauviere

The Stadholderate in the Netherlands: The Dutch Princes of Orange-Nassau

In: Dutch History

By: Emily Chauviere

The Two Wives of King Alfonso XII of Spain: Maria de las Mercedes d'Orleans and Maria Cristina of Austria

In: Spanish History

By: Emily Chauviere

World War One and the Coming of the Next War: How the Versailles Treaty Contributed to World War II

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Alliances and Mobilization in 1914 Europe: The Coming of the Great War was Avoidable and Preventable

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Company Rule in the Danish West Indies: Early Mercantilist Charter Companies Administer Denmark's Colonies

In: Scandinavian History

By: Adam C'DeBaca

The Founding of the Danish West Indies: Denmark Takes Possession of Three Caribbean Virgin Islands

In: Scandinavian History

By: Adam C'DeBaca

Napoleon III and French Foreign Policy to 1871: Manipulated by Cavour and Bismarck, France was Isolated

In: French History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Myths Surrounding Famous Inventions: The Real History Behind Fabled Inventions

In: W European History (general)

By: John O'Connor

The Emancipation of the Virgin Islands in 1848: Rebellion and the End of Slavery in the Danish West Indies

In: Scandinavian History

By: Adam C'DeBaca

The St. Croix Labor Revolt of 1878: A Revived Form of Feudalism in the Virgin Islands Sparks "Fireburn"

In: Scandinavian History

By: Adam C'DeBaca

Comparing the French and American Revolutions: Both Events Sought Political Change But One Affected Social Change

In: French History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Financial Causes of the French Revolution: State Revenues Dwarfed by Expenses and Debt Servicing

In: French History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Economic Factors and Renaissance Inventions: How Commerce Affected Expansion, Navigation and the New World

In: W European History (general)

By: Arash Farzaneh

Fall of the Bastille July 14, 1789: French Independence Day Began with Storming the Old Fortress

In: French History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Balbo the Aviator was Admired in America: The Marshall of Italian Fascism who Captivated Chicago and Roosevelt

In: Italian History

By: Alessandro Mastrorocco

The American and French Revolutions: How the Americans Influenced the French

In: French History

By: Kim Rush

Early 19th Century Revolutionary Movements: Nationalism and Liberalism Fueled Post Napoleonic Revolts in Europe

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Ancient Greek Olympic Games Revival: Birth of First Modern Olympics

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Life in France Under Napoleon Bonaparte: The People and Government of Imperial France

In: French History

By: Alex Graham-Heggie

Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna: A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Austria

In: Austrian History

By: Mary Dunn

Royal Court Dress and Fashions in Greece: Crinolines and Ethnic Greek Costumes in 19thC Athens

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Reign of Terror in the French Revolution: Jacobins Under Robespierre Eliminate Counterrevolutionaries

In: French History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Enlightenment Ideas Challenge the Old Regime: Thinkers like Voltaire and Rousseau Left a Long Legacy of Criticism

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The History of Italian Food: The Evolution of Food in Italy

In: Italian History

By: Janice Therese Mancuso

The Amazing Abbey Church of Saint-Denis-Paris: An Out-of-the-Way Landmark Interests History-Loving Tourists

In: French History

By: Mary Dunn

Historic Botanical Garden of Athens, Greece: Botanists of the Haseki Estate or Votanikos

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Ancient Superstition and Religion: Adapting Pre-Christian Beliefs and Practices in Roman Catholicism

In: W European History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Importance of Versailles: The Royal Palace of Louis XIV Served Many Purposes

In: French History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

National Garden, The Kipos of Queen Amalia: Athens Historic Attraction

In: Greek History

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Denmark's Commercial Rivalry with Swedish Empire: Denmark's Preeminence in the Baltic Upended by Sweden

In: Scandinavian History

By: Adam C'DeBaca

Political Impact of Sweden on Danish Expansion: Denmark's Economic Decline and the Rise of Swedish Military Power

In: Scandinavian History

By: Adam C'DeBaca

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