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 conflict has its roots in a chronic fragility of royal power. For a long time, the authority of the king largely depended on 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 Battle of Saratoga is a bit of a turning point for the Americans. Before that, Washington's troops were struggling against the British, but with...
In the 14th century, Europe was crisscrossed by a multitude of trade routes, connecting ports, cities, and fairs. Ships constantly unloaded goods and travelers from...
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...
