Ancient global communication relay systems It is hardly unexpected that the earliest historical allusions to postal service were made in …
Category: World History
The Medici
The Medici family, often known as the House of Medici, initially acquired riches and political influence in Florence in the …
Battle of Kosovo
On June 28, 1389, Battle of Kosovo between Serbian forces gathered on Kosovo Polje and engaged the Ottoman invaders in …
The Black Death
The Black Death was a deadly disease that claimed numerous lives. In Europe for the first time in October 1347. …
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire or dynasty was one of the most powerful and long-lasting in history. This Islamic-led powerhouse dominated huge parts …
Marco Polo
During the Yuan Dynasty, the renowned traveler and explorer Marco Polo traveled over the Silk Road to China (1271–1368). The …
Magna Carta: The Great Charter
On June 15, 1215, King John affixed his royal seal to Magna Carta, often known as “the Great Charter“, in …
Compass
Daniel Boorstin recognized the clock, the compass, the printing press, the telescope, and the microscope as early world-changing technologies. The …
University of Paris
The mediaeval University of Paris (French: Université de Paris) was founded in the second part of the twelfth century. Still, …
Oxford University
Oxford University, an autonomous English institution of higher education located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, is one of the world’s finest …
