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The Children’s Crusade: The Tragic Story Behind Europe’s Strangest “Holy War”
In the summer of 1212, Europe witnessed one of the most heartbreaking and baffling episodes in medieval history. Thousands of children,...
Oct 13, 20255 min read


Plague Doctors: Medicine, Fear, and Myth
When images of the Black Death come to mind, one figure often looms larger than life: the plague doctor , dressed in a long black cloak,...
Sep 24, 20254 min read


The Caribbean and Decolonization Through Culture
When we think of decolonization, we often picture wars of liberation, nationalist revolutions, and the dramatic fall of empires. In the...
Sep 16, 20254 min read


Execution as Spectacle: Public Rituals of Justice in European History
For centuries, justice in Europe was not confined to courts or prisons. It was enacted in the most visible and theatrical way possible:...
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Haunted Castles of Europe: Legends, Ghosts, and Dark Histories
Castles are some of the most evocative places in Europe. Rising above rivers, perched on cliffs, or hidden in forests, they carry with...
Aug 30, 20254 min read


Lesser-Known Facts from European History: Stories, Legends, and Forgotten Events
Europe is often called the “Old Continent,” a land where history lies beneath every cobblestone, in the walls of Roman ruins hidden under...
Aug 30, 20256 min read
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