The Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066 As dawn broke on September 25, 1066, King Harold Godwinson received urgent news that the Viking invaders, led by the formidable Harald Hardrada, had landed in the north. The message was clear: the Vikings had captured York and were advancing swiftly. Without hesitation, Harold Read more…
Women’s Activism in the English Civil War During the English Civil War, Jane Ingilby stood defiantly in Ripley Castle, holding a pistol to Oliver Cromwell’s chest to protect her brother. This is just one of the remarkable stories of women who played pivotal roles in the conflict. The English Civil Read more…
The Remarkable Life of Marie-Thérèse Charlotte: Surviving the French Revolution Marie-Thérèse Charlotte spent her early years amidst the grandeur of Versailles, surrounded by luxury and privilege. Little did she know, the world outside her royal bubble was brewing with discontent that would soon erupt into the French Revolution. Marie-Thérèse Charlotte, Read more…
The Friendship of Jesse Owens and Luz Long At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, beneath the imposing shadow of swastika banners, an African-American son of sharecroppers and a German law student etched a story of friendship into the annals of history. Jesse Owens and Carl Ludwig “Luz” Long, competitors in the Read more…