W European History
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By: Lorri Brown
Christmas traditions in Norway include Advent, Christmas Trees with the Norwegian flag, Christmas gnomes and lutefisk, a national fish dish. more...
The Search for the Sea Route to Asia
Fifteenth century Portuguese navigators sailed into the unknown to find a sea route to Asia around the coast of Africa. The venture took them eighty years to complete more...
The Rise of Germany in the 19th Century
In: German History
Until the late 19th Century, Germany was a mass of small independent states - until, that is, they were united under the leadership of ambitious, warlike Prussia more...
In: German History
By: Martin Hickes
20 years after the fall of the Wall, Germany looks ahead. more...
Great Writers of the 19th Century
In: W European History (general)
The 19th century was a time of great social and intellectual change. Many new topics were discussed, such as the sufferings of the poor or cruelty in everyday life more...
Italian City-States of the Early Renaissance
In: Italian History
By: Lorri Brown
Italy has long been credited as the birthplace of the European Renaissance. However, during the early years of the Renaissance, much of Italy was at war. more...
The Great Exhibition and the Age of Inventions
In: W European History (general)
In the 19th century, machines were changing everyday life in many important ways. This led to a widespread craze for all kinds of machines and all things mechanical more...
19th Century Advances in Medicine
In: W European History (general)
In the 19th century, it was possible for whole families to die from diseases such as cholera, typhoid and smallpox and giving birth was a risk for both mother and child more...
Nazis Go on Trial in Nuremberg, Germany
In: German History
By: John Kirshon
German Chancellor Adolf Hitler and SS chief Heinrich Himmler had committed suicide earlier to avoid being captured and put on trial for their crimes during World War II. more...
King Christian IX of Denmark's Descendants
By: Emily Chauviere
King Christian IX of Denmark's descendants have sat on the thrones of eleven countries, and still rule Denmark, Great Britain, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain. more...
