I travel widely. Every year I spend months in many wonderful countries. So why do I hold Innsbruck, Austria, so deeply in my heart?
William Dalrymple talks to Salon about his new book on the brutal, imperial history of the East India Company
From imperial to modern - there are many things to do in Innsbruck to reveal the culture, style, and elegance of Austria's fifth largest city.
From burning books to bombed Buddhas, a new exhibition looks at the cultural destruction of war – and the controversial reconstruction efforts that follow
In Imperial China, one of the important tasks that the emperor needed to do was to ensure the continuation of the dynasty, which was achieved by the production of a male heir. For this purpose, the emperors of Imperial China kept an enormous harem of women.
From imperial to modern - there are many things to do in Innsbruck to reveal the culture, style, and elegance of Austria's fifth largest city.
From imperial to modern - there are many things to do in Innsbruck to reveal the culture, style, and elegance of Austria's fifth largest city.
The Germans, as the only colonial power amongst the Central Powers, used plenty of African soldiers of their Schutztruppen in the African theatres of war, but they had never planned…
Hulu's "The Great" offers an irreverent, ahistorical take on the Russian empress' life. This is the real history behind the period comedy
In many ancient cultures and religious traditions, rulers and elite members of society not only had wives, they also had concubines. Concubines normally served a dual purpose – to increase a man’s prestige through his capacity to produce children and, of course, limitless opportunities to indulge in sexual desires.
Interior of the Cathedral of the Dormition in the Kremlin, at the time of coronation of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, 1883
Visit the Imperial Castle Poznan and learn about 20th century history, from Imperial Germany through the two wars, up until the present day.
The Germans, as the only colonial power amongst the Central Powers, used plenty of African soldiers of their Schutztruppen in the African theatres of war, but they had never planned…
Caroline Elkins' book Imperial Reckoning exposes a grim period in recent British history. In the 1950s, British authorities in Kenya imprisoned thousands of Kikuyu people who were fighting to end colonial rule. Elkins talks with Jennifer Ludden.
Easter is the most important celebration for Russian orthodox Christians, just like Christmas is in the West. Devoted Christians bring hand-...
What makes a great leader? How do we know when a government is powerful? Can these words “great” and “powerful” mean different things? This lesson was reported from: Linton…
Jean-Bedel Bokassa, Emperor Bokassa I of the Central African Empire. His coronation cost $20 million, one-third of the annual budget and foreign aid of the Empire. His reign lasted from 1976-1979...
The imperial harem of the Ottoman era was the collection of wives, servants and concubines of the Sultan, who sometimes numbered in the hundreds. Some were mere playthings or used for the production of heirs, while others rose to great power and influence.
A beautifully written and expert account of western aggression in 19th-century China casts light on the Chinese reaction to Trump
Dmitri (Dmitry) of Uglich, known also as Tsarevich Dmitri or Dmitri Ivanovich, was the youngest son of the first Tsar of All the Russias, Ivan IV Vasilyevich, more commonly known as Ivan Grozny or Ivan the Terrible. There is not much that can be said about the life of Dmitri of Uglich, as he died at the extremely young age of eight.
Queen Olga of the Hellenes,born the Grand Duchess Olga Konstantinovna Romanova of Russia.
British Royal Family Tree during Jane Austin's Life (click on picture to enlarge) The Ancestry of King Charles II of Spain (click on pict...
Imperial Triumph presents the history of Rome at the height of its imperial power. Beginning with the reign of Hadrian in Rome and ending with the death of Julian the Apostate on campaign in Persia, it offers an intimate account of the twists and often deadly turns of imperial politics in which successive emperors rose and fell with sometimes bewildering rapidity. Yet, despite this volatility, the Romans were able to see off successive attacks by Parthians, Germans, Persians and Goths and to extend and entrench their position as masters of Europe and the Mediterranean. This books shows how they managed to do it. Professor Michael Kulikowski describes the empire's cultural integration in the second century, the political crises of the third when Rome's Mediterranean world became subject to the larger forces of Eurasian history, and the remaking of Roman imperial institutions in the fourth century under Constantine and his son Constantius II. The Constantinian revolution, Professor Kulikowski argues, was the pivot on which imperial fortunes turned - and the beginning of the parting of ways between the eastern and western empires. This sweeping account of one of the world's greatest empires at its magnificent peak is incisive, authoritative and utterly gripping.
Charlemagne (Charles the Great, also known as Charles I, l. 742-814) was King of the Franks (r. 768-814), King of the Franks and Lombards (r. 774-814), and Holy Roman Emperor (r. 800-814). He is among...
To many Chinese, the presence of western evangelicals was a major grievance, but if there was one thing these foreign devils were any good at, it was photography.
With settlements stretching from Ireland to Turkey, this Iron Age culture used their metalworking skills to build extensive trade networks with ancient Greece and Rome.
Research has modelled in detail a historic and deadly tsunami. The most accurate computer models suggest it devastated landmasses.
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Yet another teenage girl captures an image of herself.
From King Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia who collected giants to staff his favorite regiment the way little girls collected dolls, breeding them with giantesses in the hope of producing a super race of giants, to Christian VII of Denmark, who could not stop masturbating and had a habit of slapping…
You can never have too many WTF history facts in your brain.
Grigori Rasputin Colorized by Marina Amaral Grigori Rasputin is well known for his connections with Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexand...
This full lesson plan is a must have when teaching about Imperialism in a World History class or when teaching about African history. Simulations, such as this one, are a great way for students to engage themselves in the learning process and use critical thinking/problem solving skills. This lesson is a must have for the Constructivist classroom. I have seen similar lessons out there on the Berlin Conference, but not all go in such depth of the results and long lasting impact European Imperialism had on Africa. This lesson provides basic terms on Imperialism, information on pre-1884 Africa, reasons for colonizing Africa, a simulation activity with debrief questions, information on the actual interactions between Europeans and Africans, and the long lasting effects of European imperialism in Africa. For students who struggle with note-taking, I have included guided notes at the end of the lesson plan description. In my classroom, I teach this lesson after my introducing the topic of imperialism, to ensure students have an understanding of the reasons for Imperialism. The simulation is great for students as it allows them to collaborate in small groups and use critical thinking and problem solving skills. After the conclusion of the simulation, I have students respond to the activity debrief questions, which I collect as a formative assessment. I conclude this lesson with students working in pairs to analyze a political cartoon that focuses on European imperialism. All materials are included in this lesson. This lesson will last about 1-2 days depending on the length of your class period. *Note: The Simulation Activity works best with a SmartBoard where students can draw their land claims on the map projected on the SmartBoard. The zip-file contains: Scramble for Africa and Berlin Conference PowerPoint Presentation Scramble for Africa and Berlin Conference Full Lesson Plan Description with handouts
What are the origins of kombucha? Where does this fermented beverage come from? Discover the 2,000 year history of kombucha!
The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.
