Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633–1707) was one of the most celebrated military engineers in European history, serving ...

Louis XIII of France (1601–1643), also known as "Louis the Just," was the King of France from 1610 until his death in 1643.

Charles VII of France (1403–1461), known as "Charles the Victorious" or "Charles the Well-Served," was one of the most ...

Charles X of France (1757–1836) was the last Bourbon king to rule France, reigning from 1824 to 1830. His reign marked a ...

At the end of the 13th century, the Crusader States were in their death throes; the West had lost interest, and the last ...

The Sixth Crusade (1228–1229) was notable for its unique approach, as it achieved significant results through diplomacy ...

James Cook was born on October 27, 1728, in England. He joined the British Navy in 1755. Starting in 1768, James Cook embarked on a series of explorations. During his first voyage, from 1768 to 1771, ...

Explorer and Portuguese navigator of the 16th century, Ferdinand Magellan was the initiator of the first circumnavigation of ...

The Silk Road is a network of trade routes linking Asia and Europe. It is one of the world's oldest trade routes.