Brush up on the Pole family, Charles V, the Holy Roman Empire & the history that shaped the events in Episode 1 as seen on ...

This year marks the 500th anniversary of the German Peasants’ War, the largest European uprising before the French Revolution ...

The late 18th century saw the emergence throughout Europe of political movements dedicated to the pursuit of national unification on the basis of liberty. In Germany this development began relatively ...

Restoration work on the Rusovce Mansion in the capital of Slovakia has unearthed remnants of the first known Roman aqueduct ...

In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on Good Friday, veiling anything that can’t be removed in black or purple.

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important, complex, and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the ...

An inscription on a brick links the aqueduct's construction to Gaius Valerius Constans, a second-century brickmaker from ...

This collection of interactive exercises uses Times resources to help young people find the news that matters to them, understand how it’s made, connect it to their lives — and make media of ...

Saint Valentine, mysterious Roman martyr turned symbol of love As every year on the same date, February 14, will be an occasion to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. The origins of this festival ...