Taj Mahal – One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Referred to as the “Crown of the Palaces”, Taj Mahal is one of India’s most iconic buildings. This stunning 17th-century structure sits right near the bank of the famous River...
The Death of Queen Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen of England who famously defeated the Spanish Armada, died on March 24, 1603 aged 69. In her last decade, the Queen, who was extremely beautiful...
Salem Witch Trials: History, Location, Executions, & Other Major Facts
Having been around for many millennia, false accusations of witchcraft reached incredibly high levels in Europe throughout the 17th century. This practice would find itself transported across the Atlantic to...
English Civil War: History, Causes, Outcome & Facts
The year was 1642 and the lives of Englishmen and Englishwomen were about to be upended by a tumultuous event that would span for more than a decade. The English...
Simon Bolivar: History, Accomplishments and Major Facts
Simón Bolívar is often credited as the father of independence struggles in South America. Known as the Liberator (Spanish – El Libertador), he fought tirelessly (against the Spanish Empire) in...