Posts tagged with - History

  The inspiring actions of women across Europe have been extensive throughout history, making tangible, definitive impacts on the world around them. Key female figures haven’t necessarily been given credit for their contributions, whether thes...

  Historical sites to visit for Holocaust Memorial Day On January 27th, countries all over the world commemorate the liberation of the largest concentration camp operated during the Second World War – Auschwitz-Birkenau, as well as the devasta...

While peaceful now, Europe’s history is marked by dozens of wars and hundreds of battles, taking place all over the continent. Such conflict shaped the continent as it is today, making the sites of great battles major points of interest for tourist...

Europe is home to a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the most of any continent. While the UK boasts many of its own World Heritage Sites, there are some fantastic locations just a stone’s throw away on mainland Europe.   France Mont-Sain...

Chances are if you’ve heard Martin Luther’s name mentioned, it’s been in the context of the reformation of the church in Europe. He was instrumental in the growth of Protestantism and rejection of the medieval Catholic Church across much of Eur...