The choice of January 1st as the start of the year mainly comes from the Romans. Before Julius Caesar, their calendar began in March, a...
Building upwards gives you a huge advantage against enemies: you can see danger coming from miles away and react calmly. From a hill, it's impossible...
Cuba is located less than 200 kilometers from the American coast, so the proximity to United States territory is immediate. This makes Cuba hyper-strategic for...
At the beginning of the 14th century, the kingdoms of England and France are under significant tension: both claim the French throne. Essentially, the English...
The War of the Roses in England, which lasted for over 30 years, has its origins in a series of complex and deep-seated causes. The...
Faced with the vastly larger Persian army, the Spartans and their Greek allies do not retreat: they hold the ground for several days. The Persian...
In the 14th century, several reasons allowed the Black Death to spread rapidly throughout Europe. The disease often arrived via merchant ships, loaded with goods...
The American War of Independence began in 1775, pitting the American colonies against Great Britain. The fighting intensified and tensions rose between the two sides. The British...
The Black Death, also known as the Great Plague or Bubonic Plague, was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. This infectious disease originated in China, where outbreaks...
The first major invention is undoubtedly James Watt's steam engine. It gave a huge boost to various activities: textiles, transportation, agriculture... The energy provided by...
