Early modern Europe: Did you mean...?

A photograph of USAAF Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses flying over Europe during the Second World War (1939-45).

Map of Europe in 400 CE

Approximate borders in Europe around 220 BC. Based on the Pengiun Atlas of History.

This photo shows a reconstruction of the "Cult Wall" of Ludwigshafen, the oldest mural in Europe. The original painting was created around 3860 BCE, depicting hunting trophies of aurochs and bison, fine textiles, as well as a human torso...

Europe in 526 CE.

A depiction of the Ottoman Empire and its dependencies in 1683 CE, with an indication of territory held prior to that date.

Peter the Great (r. 1682-1725) in Russian dress during the Grand Embassy (1697-1698). Austrian National Library, Vienna.

Replica of a 16th-century earthenware stove with decorative tiles from around Šenkvice. Slovak National Museum, Bratislava. Central European clay stoves emerged in the late medieval period as an evolution of the traditional dome-shaped...

Cultivating an ancient legacy, modern Japan continues to hold on to its past. And while today many of the ancient crafts are struggling to survive, they provide the foundation for modern Japan's technological success. What the Ancient Japanese...

In this captivating video, explore the fascinating world of Native American medicinal plants and their healing properties. Join us as we delve into the traditional knowledge and practices of various tribes, uncovering the daily use of plants...