Art Nouveau developed between the 1880s and World War I in Western Europe and the USA. It was inspired by nature and characterized by sinuous lines. It was a movement that developed across the visual arts that aimed to break away from traditional art. It was closely linked to the Arts and Crafts and […]

The Prohibition period lasted from January 1920 to December 1933. Its supporters wanted to end the consumption of alcohol, which brought suffering to many families. However, Prohibition was ultimately unsuccessful, and instead, allowed government corruption, widespread criminal activities, and the birth of a unique era in US history. While Prohibition is often linked to […]

The late 18th century in France was a tumultuous time, marked by the rise of revolutionary ideologies. To end the grip of the absolute monarchy, people had to take the matter into their own hands. The result was the French Revolution. One of the most influential groups of the revolution was the Jacobin Club, […]

In the early modern period, it was not rare for the ruler to claim the divine right to rule and to proclaim himself above the earthly laws. Absolute monarchy was one of the common political systems and had a lot of sympathizers not only among the rulers and kings but also among political scholars […]