One of the most impactful inventions throughout all of human history, gunpowder changed the course of warfare. From fire arrows in China to propelling deadly munitions in the modern era, gunpowder shaped how conflicts were fought, guiding the evolution of warfare.   What is gunpowder, and how did it change the way wars were […]

The Council of Trent (1545-63) was one of the most important parts of the Counter-Reformation movement. It was the 19th ecumenical council of the Catholic Church, and was largely prompted by the Protestant Reformation. Held in Trento, Italy, it was also the last time that such a council was held outside of Rome, the […]

Exactly how and when the various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in Britain were founded is something scholars continue to research. Nevertheless, the basic fact that they were founded by Angles, Saxons, and associated Germanic peoples from the continent over the course of the 5th and 6th centuries is well established. However, one modern theory argues that […]

Take a look into some of the most notable, memorable depictions of Christ’s Passion from world history. Depictions that have struck a chord with the very souls of audiences around the world.   1. Giotto’s Capture of Christ/Kiss of Judas   Giotto’s painting The Capture of Christ or The Kiss of Judas marked a significant […]

Columbus landed on Hispaniola (present-day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in October 1492. He thought he’d reached the East Indies, labelling the inhabitants “indios” or Indians in Spanish. He named the region “Las Indias” or The Indies. Columbus also informed the Spanish crown that he had reached Asian fringes. Later, the Caribbean region would be […]