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fromAeon
1 week ago

How Nazism ended centuries of Catholic-Protestant enmity | Aeon Essays

The enmity between Catholics and Protestants, known as the two confessions, had been one of the organising principles of European life for over four centuries.
Philosophy
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

"The Vertue of the COFFEE Drink": An Ad for London's First Cafe Printed Circa 1652

The introduction of coffee in England, showcased by the first advertisement, signified the beginning of a cultural shift and the drink's international journey.
Coffee
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

A Free Yale Course on Medieval History: 700 Years in 22 Lectures

In this free online course, Paul Freedman guides learners through 700 years of medieval history, illustrating pivotal moments such as the conversion of Europe to Christianity and Charlemagne's reign.
Online learning
#commemoration
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Europe marks 80 years since VE day as continent faces new security realities

France commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day with grand ceremonies, reflecting on the importance of peace and the shared history of Europe.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany, Europe mark 80 years since end of World War II DW 05/08/2025

European countries commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII's end amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Europe marks 80 years since VE day as continent faces new security realities

France commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day with grand ceremonies, reflecting on the importance of peace and the shared history of Europe.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany, Europe mark 80 years since end of World War II DW 05/08/2025

European countries commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII's end amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Germany news
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Immediately after the Second World War, how did six exhibitions attempt to make sense of the atrocities?

The exhibition explores how post-WWII Europe commemorated victims and documented crimes through impactful museum shows.
World news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

The journalist who rose from the Dublin slums to hobnob with world leaders

Emile Dillon was a celebrated journalist known for exposing the Armenian massacres, but faced familial criticism despite his public acclaim.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

The Medieval Judicial Revolution: Royal Power and the Rise of State Justice - Medievalists.net

The continuity thesis challenges the rupture thesis by suggesting no significant divide between medieval and modern state development.
Europe news
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Incredible map reveals how white skin evolved in Europe

Darker skin tones were predominant in Europe for 96% of its history, with light complexions being a recent development.
OMG science
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Software sheds light on mysteries of the first millennium

A new software, Twigstats, enables more detailed analyses of ancient DNA, shedding light on human population movements in historical Europe.
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from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

What Would the World Look Like If European Colonizers Had Stayed Home?

The Renaissance sparked exploration and colonization by Europeans, significantly shaping global history's economic and social landscape.
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