Major Events
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The February Revolution: Russia's Royal Collapse
Discover the causes and events of the February Revolution in 1917, which ended centuries of Romanov rule and set the stage for communism in Russia.
The Enlightenment: Dawn of the Modern Age
Discover the Enlightenment, the 18th-century intellectual movement that championed reason and reshaped politics, science, and society forever.
Edict of Nantes: A King's Decree of Tolerance
Explore the Edict of Nantes of 1598, the groundbreaking decree that ended decades of religious warfare in France and granted rights to Protestants.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man Explained
Discover the Declaration of the Rights of Man, the 1789 French Revolution document that defined individual liberties and inspired modern democracy.
Council of Nicaea: The Meeting That Defined Christianity
Explore the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, the pivotal meeting that addressed the nature of Christ and established core Christian doctrine.
The Congress of Vienna: Reshaping a Continent
An overview of the 1815 Congress of Vienna, where European leaders redrew the map to create lasting peace after the Napoleonic Wars.
Carolingian Renaissance: Charlemagne's Cultural Rebirth
Discover the Carolingian Renaissance, a pivotal period of intellectual and cultural revival in the 8th and 9th centuries initiated by Charlemagne.
Last Great War of Antiquity: Byzantium vs. Persia
A look at the final, devastating conflict between the Byzantine and Sassanid Empires that reshaped the ancient world and paved the way for new powers.
The Berlin Conference: Carving Up a Continent
An overview of the 1884-85 Berlin Conference, where European powers divided Africa, setting the stage for decades of colonial rule and conflict.
Battle of Vienna: The Siege That Changed Europe
An overview of the 1683 Battle of Vienna, a pivotal event that marked the end of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe.