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Who Was Akbar the Great? Liberal or Heretic

During Akbar's reign, India became “an abode of peace”, but his rule was not without controversy.

by Ayesha Rehman September 9, 2023September 9, 2023
A portrait in opaque watercolor and gold on paper of Emperor Akbar, adorned in a gold outfit with a floral motif and an array of intricate jewelry.
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Pictish Culture: Art, Mythology, Attire

The ancient Picts of Scotland were far more sophisticated than previously believed.

by Ben Campbell September 9, 2023September 9, 2023
A split image of two ancient Pictish artefacts. On the left, a carved stone in Brodie, Moray, Scotland displays intricately designed S-dragons, a right-facing Pictish beast. On the right, the Norrie’s Law hoard features a majority of hacksilver: deliberately sectioned objects for trade or repurposing. Notably, it also includes a silver plaque adorned with distinct Pictish symbols and whole items like a spiral ring, a sizable brooch, and a hairpin.
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The Merovingian Dynasty: Were They Actually “Weak”?

The rise and fall of one of the most fascinating royal dynasties of the middle ages.

by Igor Radulovic September 7, 2023September 14, 2023
A collage of a map of the Frankish Kingdom at the Time of Clovis' Death in 511, on the left warrior-king Merovech holds a spear, on the right a baptism scene with the Pope in a red robe and a hat pouring water from a golden plate on the head of king Clovis who has a metal breast plate on.
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What Was the Blitzkrieg? Auftragstaktik Beyond Warfare

“Lightning war” and how businesses found inspiration in management principles that originated from Blitzkrieg

by Dimitar Danevski September 6, 2023September 14, 2023
German General Heinz Wilhelm Guderian in the left, wearing a military cap and uniform during World War II in 1944, on the right factory workers build tanks in a factory for the German Army during World War II.
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The Legalization of Christianity by Constantine the Great

How one fateful event ignited Rome's conversion to Christianity.

by Matthew Avitabile September 6, 2023September 14, 2023
A stone bust of Constantine the Great profile in front of a classical painting of Donation of Rome by the School of Raphael scene with a circular chi-rho symbol in the top left corner.
History

Margery Kempe: Mad, Mystic, Human

Margery Kempe, a Medieval mystic, continues to be captivating to this day for her intense religious visions.

by Alejandra Armitage September 6, 2023September 14, 2023
A collage of a medieval manuscript page from The Book of Margery Kempe and a portrait of a woman with her hair covered by a white cloth. The manuscript has a red initial letter and a Gothic script.
History

What Is the Sutton Hoo Burial? A Ship in a Sea of Grass

At the onset of WW2, a widow teamed up with an archeologist and found remarkable treasures on her land.

by Heather Menz September 6, 2023September 11, 2023
Three ancient artifacts on a black background: a helmet, a gold belt buckle with intricate designs, and a model of a purple and gold boat with a thatched roof.
History

Who Was Eleanor of Aquitaine? Queen, Mother, Strategist

Born in an age when men ruled, Eleanor of Aquitaine was an accomplished leader in her own right.

by Janice Lundy September 4, 2023September 6, 2023
A painting of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the queen of France and England. She is depicted with long brown hair, wearing a red robe with gold details and a gold headband. The background is a green landscape with trees and yellow flowers. The painting is in a realistic style.
History

Justinian I’s Legacy and the Code of Justinian

How has a legal code from nearly 1,500 years ago shaped today's global legal landscape?

by Hamzah Qutub September 3, 2023September 11, 2023
A collage of a mosaic of Justinian I wearing a crown overlaid on a manuscript page.
History

Who Was Gustavus Adolphus? The Lion of the North

The king who upset the balance of power in 17th-century Europe. But could he have achieved more?

by Vladimir Vulic September 3, 2023September 14, 2023
The image is a combination of a historical map and a painting. The map is titled “Tabula exactissima Regnorum SUECIAE et NORVEGIAE” and shows the northern part of Europe, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltic states. The painting is Gustavus Adolphus wearing a white lace collar, typical of the fashion of that time.
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