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12 Great Scientists of the Scientific Revolution
Collection by Mark Cartwright

12 Great Scientists of the Scientific Revolution

In this collection, we gather together some of the greatest minds of the Scientific Revolution (1500-1700) when European science made great leaps forward, particularly in the fields of astronomy, microscopy, anatomy, and physics. Each scientist...
Twelve Stories of the Plains Indians
Collection by Joshua J. Mark

Twelve Stories of the Plains Indians

The stories of the North American Natives articulate and preserve their culture and history. Although the indigenous Nations of North America were, and remain, diverse, storytelling was central to every community, whether a small village...
The Roman Empire in 10 Maps
Image Gallery by Simeon Netchev

The Roman Empire in 10 Maps

In this gallery, we examine the evolution of the Roman Empire through 10 detailed maps. From Julius Caesar's victories to the splitting of the empire, these maps trace the geographical growth, the intricate trade network, and the spread of...
A Gallery of Daily Life in Classical Antiquity
Image Gallery by Jan van der Crabben

A Gallery of Daily Life in Classical Antiquity

Throughout the ages, people have wondered what daily life in ancient Greece and Rome may have been like. How did people in the Classical World go about their lives, and was it really different to how we live today? We have frescoes...
5 British Royal Houses
Image Gallery by Simeon Netchev

5 British Royal Houses

In this gallery, we look at the history of the last five royal houses of Britain through their family trees. From the Wars of the Roses to the current House of Windsor, we see an evolution from absolute rule to a constitutional monarchy...
Ancient Rome in 8 Infographics
Image Gallery by Simeon Netchev

Ancient Rome in 8 Infographics

The culture of ancient Rome intricately blended laws, military values, and cultural innovations to lay the groundwork for a civilization that endured for centuries. In this gallery of infographics, we examine some of the specific aspects...
17 Campaigns & Battles of Napoleon
Collection by Harrison W. Mark

17 Campaigns & Battles of Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of the French, was one of the most successful military commanders of the modern era. From relatively humble beginnings, he rose to prominence during the tumultuous wars of the French Revolution, ultimately...
A Gallery of 30 Influential Women from the Middle Ages
Image Gallery by Alexa Galue

A Gallery of 30 Influential Women from the Middle Ages

In this gallery, we showcase images of 30 influential women from the Middle Ages. Usually dated from c. 500 to c. 1500, this was a complex and transformative period in European history filled with political turmoil and dynamic social and...
Ten Ancient Egyptian Stories
Collection by Joshua J. Mark

Ten Ancient Egyptian Stories

Stories in ancient Egypt were first written in the Early Dynastic Period (c. 6000-c. 3150 BCE) in the form of the Offering List and autobiography (or pseudo-autobiography) carved on one’s tomb, cataloging what gifts, and how many of each...
17 Key Figures of the French Revolution
Collection by Harrison W. Mark

17 Key Figures of the French Revolution

The French Revolution (1789-1799) was one of the defining events of Western history. Triggered by economic troubles, political turmoil, and social inequality, the Revolution saw the French people topple their ancient monarchy, proclaim their...
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