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King Charles III

King Charles III’s Early Life Born November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace, Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was the first child of then‑Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip and grandson of King George VI. On February 6, 1952, at the age of 3, he became heir‑apparent when his mother ascended the throne. At age 4, Charles […]

Communism Timeline

Since its start a century ago, Communism, a political and economic ideology that calls for a classless society in which everything is shared equally, has seen a series of surges—and declines. What started in 1917 Russia, became a global revolution, taking root in countries as far‑flung as China and Korea to Sudan, Cuba and Nicaragua. […]

Spanish Armada

Philip and Elizabeth King Philip II’s decision to attempt an overthrow of Queen Elizabeth I was several years in the making. Despite their family connections—Philip had once been married to Elizabeth’s half‑sister, Mary—the two royals had severe political and religious differences and had engaged in a “cold war” for much of the 1560s and 1570s. […]

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II served from 1952 to 2022 as reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. She was the longest‑reigning monarch in British history.

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William Shakespeare

Take a look at the life of one of the most celebrated authors of all time, legendary wordsmith William Shakespeare, in this video.

Adolf Hitler

Take a look at the life and impact of Adolf Hitler, who as leader of the Third Reich orchestrated the the death of 6 million Jews, in this video.

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What Was the Enlightenment?

The introduction of the scientific method transformed society by using science and reason rather than political or religious dogma to explain natural phenomena.

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