Many of us know that the Spanish conquest of Latin America brought tremendous change to those regions. In Mexico specifically, Spanish conquest ended one of
865 AD, Northumbria, England. It is a cold and dreary afternoon in the Northumbrian woods. The dark clouds gathered in the sky as Ragnar Lothbrok,
It’s a brisk May morning at the site of Egbert’s Stone in Wiltshire England. The year is 878 and Alfred, the great King of Wessex,
Napoléon and Europe, Alexander and Persia, Ashoka and India. All famous conquerors and their conquests, but none compare to the heights reached by Genghis Khan.
It was a sunny day in Florence on that April 26th of 1478. A blooming of the arts was in full swing in the city
Moving quickly, servants load heavy trunks into wagons and on the backs of carriages. Excitement buzzes through the air, along with whispered words, the heavy
When we think about myths the words magic, fantasy and adventure usually come to mind. Nevertheless, throughout history, myths and legends have been used as
The path running from a bastard son of a Duke to the conquest of England was paved with strife, broken promises, betrayal, and bloodlust. William
Francesca had always shown great piety at a young age and she wanted to pursue the road to becoming a nun. But following her family’s
Not one person in this age of ours can contest that Joan of Arc is a legendary figure. She cuts a place in history not
On October 25, 1415, English King Henry V led his men into the battle that would give England the upper hand in the English/French conflict
Waves crashed against the shore as wakes poured from Viking longboats. The ripples not only disturbed the water, but struck fear into the hearts of
Fierce Viking Age warriors rampaged, warred, and plundered throughout northern Europe and the northern Atlantic from the ninth until the eleventh century. Until recently most
Winner of the Spring 2019 StMU History Media Award for Best Article in the Category of “People” Francis was faced with a very large obstacle:
Every culture in the world has a tradition that makes them stand out from the rest. People take pride in what makes them unique, and
At the heart of the mighty Aztec empire laid the capital Tenochtitlan, the Venice of the new world. No other civilization at the time could
In April of 1451, at a secluded palace in Northern Spain, a young baby by the name of Princess Isabella of Castile was born. From
“His spirit was distinguished, wise and prudent; his mind was brave and resolute and never, even at moments of the greatest danger, deserted him. In
The Seven Liberal Arts. While the phrase “Liberal Arts” is nothing new to any student’s ears, the specific term “Seven Liberal Arts” might not have
Imagine learning math in ancient times where nature and the environment were the only resources for learning. Before using calculators and textbooks to learn math,
Imagine yourself as a child, and imagine being able to hear the voices of the divine, the voices of angels such as Michael the Archangel.
When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the valley of Mexico, they discovered something mystical. They viewed this place as the Venice of the New World.
By all means, King Richard III had no reason to be nervous in the battle to come. He was a capable general, successfully fending off
What do you suppose would happen if Buddhism were to be brought to China, and then introduced to the samurai warriors of Japan? If you
Have you ever heard that at night the creatures come out, especially when there is a full moon. But whenever people think of a full
The Knights Templar were a militaristic order of monks founded at the time of the First Crusade to protect the Christian people of Europe making
With so many serial killers sprouting during the twentieth century, the name Gilles de Rais may not ring a bell to many. Rais, however, is
The voyage and expedition that changed the world forever was captained by the adventurous Christopher Columbus. Our story begins with him as a young lad,
This is a legend unlike any other. It all started with a young servant girl named Flavia Julia Helena.1 Born in 248 C.E. in Bithynia,
The Empress Wang cooed over her stepdaughter. With no children of her own, she spoiled the child, only days old, and already loved her husband’s
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