The present day term is derived from the Greek word “historia”, meaning inquiry or knowledge acquired by investigation. As a science it is concerned with the events that happened in the past. History preserves memory of these events, deals with the discovery of the past ones, collects and organizes them in a chronological fashion. The 5th century Greek historian Herodotus is today commonly recognized as the “father of history” along with his contemporary Thucydides.
As the result of the evolution of the science of history, different branches emerged with the purpose of thoroughly examining specific aspects of history such as religion, gender, military, environment, etc.
Since the 20th century there has been an ongoing debate concerned with the views on history. Some of the French historians associated with the Annales School argued that is a form of art, while others such as Fernand Braudel regarded it more as a social science. Contrary to these interpretations were the ones of the Marxist historians, who worked on the validation of Carl Marx`s theories. A somewhat different perspective on the matter was offered by the feminist historians such as Joan Wallach Scott or Claudia Koons considering the importance of studying the experience of women in the past.
The documentaries and video materials complied in this category are concerned with the matters of history and the factors that had influence on its very course.
Today we are celebrating Halloween by carving pumpkins and encouraging our children to dress up in scary costumes and go from door to door on a hunt for candy. See the ghoulish past of this holiday and learn about the origins of it.
See the new archeological evidence in support of the theory that a devastating Tsunami swept the eastern coast of Britain some 8000 years ago. Tony Robinson and his team examine the newfound evidence and also make a few discoveries of their own.
Learn about the French revolution and take a look at the course of events that lead to the execution of the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. It was a highly turbulent time for the entire France and a very violent one as well.
Nellie laid the groundwork of investigative journalism when worked undercover as a patient in a mental institution
According to a legend, a ruler in Ancient China invented the game of Keno, and used the money to fund the Great Wall of China
An ancient form of a take-out restaurant, the thermopolium was an outdoor service counter that offered ready to eat food
While WW2 was the deadliest and most cruel war in history of mankind, WW1 carries its own weight
The Inuit people have a long tradition of oral literature and storytelling. Before they had a writing system, they passed stories from one generation to another
People in Ancient Greece regarded illness as a divine punishment, while healing was quite literally a gift from the Gods
The November 2017 eruption came more than 50 years since the last eruption of the volcano. Back then, the authorities were not as prepared
Working as an attache in Denmark during World War II, Duckwitz managed to help 95% of the Jewish population avoid deportation
A closer look on the daily life of the Romans leave us amazed and surprised. It is just impossible to explain how such advanced civilization had such poor habits.
The Kennedy assassination happened on November 22, 1963. The former president drove through the streets of Dallas at 12:30 local time, at which point he was shot in the head
John Bogie Baird is widely regarded as the brain behind the television. He is credited as the inventor of television. There were other pioneers in the field, like Paul Nipkow, Boris Rosing, Philio Far...
Rarely, if ever, Europe comes to mind as a continent where some sex rituals and shocking sex practices were the norm
The iconic photograph was taken by Joe Rosenthal and immediately become popular. But Iwo Jima represents much more for American history than just a photograph
The camp has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home of the state museum that attracts more than 1 million visitors per year
Samurai were noble warriors fighting evil and defending the country and lived by their moral code, the "bushido"
The jewel is about 2.5 inches long and shows an image of a man. Many believe that is Jesus Christ or St Neot or St Cuthbert
The World of Coca COla museum is home of the high-tech vault that holds the original recipe. The museum is a 20-acre complex located across Baker Street
Chocolate was first invented by the Aztecs, who made chocolate from ground cacao seeds. They added seasonings so that they can product spicy and frothy drink
Christ the Redeemer is 98ft tall, and that is without the 26ft pedestal. The arms of Christ stretch for 92ft wide. The statue weighs 635 metric tons. Located at the peak of 2,300ft Corcovado Mountain,...
Frances was very unconventional and unique in her own way. The press and especially the Women’s Christian Temperance Union despised her “décolleté gowns”. They thought it was provocative and d...
In June 1963, Valentina orbited Earth 48 times, spent almost three days in space in Volstok 6, and she exchanged communications with another spacecraft
Belle was a serial killer who killed between 25 and 40 people from 1884 to 1908 before disappearing without a trace
Latin is a dead language, nobody uses it in modern times. But there was a time when Latin was used to educate the masses
In Greek mythology, Zeus is sometimes portrayed as the rain god. Homer believed that the Gods live at Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece which is perfect for a “weather god”
The cost of the building process was 14,186,000 leva, which equals to $35 million in today’s rates. The monument was opened on August 23, 1981. Todor Zhivkov announced the opening at the ceremony
The First Lady needs to be respectable, presentable, smart, intelligent, and so on. So far, America has had some great First ladies
Between running a print shop, starting the first lending library in America, engineering the postal system, and helping America during the Revolution, he found time to draw up many devices
The privately owned island has much more to offer, but the most famous spot is the location now known as “the Money Pit”
In the wake of Donald Trump becoming a President and waiting for his pet, we remember some of the dogs that lived in the White House
From Illinois, through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, the route ends in California. On the current map of America, you cannot find Route 66, as the road is the only national highway to be decommissione...
History often forgets about them, but the reality is that there have been as many legendary female warriors as male
There is a reason why Sparta was one of the most powerful cities in Ancient Greece, and it all came down to their army
They might not have been Catherine the Great, but they were more than just expansion of their husband.
The influence of Greek architecture is visible in Roman architecture later. During the Renaissance period, Ancient Greek architecture was rediscovered, but the legacy of Greece goes deeper
The Victorian era lasted from the 1830s to the 1900s and was named after queen Victoria’s reign
The Sykes-Picot agreement was a secret agreement back then, signed between France and the United Kingdom, with the Russian Empire backing it up. The trio of countries won the War, divided the countrie...
Breker was tasked with the development of fascist aesthetics, and his bombastic sculptures were the norm during the Third Reich reign, and even afterwards
The grounds of the museum contain exhibits, as well as art works and original, life-size sculptures of children that are there to symbolize all the children who lost their life in the era of slavery
What makes the following emperors controversial is their desire to suppress the Senate, and their flamboyant lifestyle
Ancient Greek literature influenced the Latin Literature first and foremost, and then the European literature until the 18th century.
The Convair B-36B, with a serial number 44-92075 was the first case of nuclear loss in history, and the B-36 was the first of many “broken arrows” that happened during the cold war
The War started when Germany and Hitler decided to invade Poland, with Hitler delivering speech after speech how Germany has to go to war in order to ensure peace
It is hard to imagine nowadays, but some inventions didn’t come until the 18th and 19th century
Through the course of history, there have been civilizations that have mysteriously disappeared from the face of the Earth, and scientists are still trying to figure out how, when and why they disappe...
One of oldest languages, Hebrew is the language used for the first five books of the Torah and almost all of the Hebrew Bible. The language actually ceased to exist between 200 and 400 CE. However, it...
Byblos in Lebanon might be the most famous among the old cities, but there are others leaving a mark on Earth as well. These cities that have stood the test of time, offer stories and influence from t...
On September 9, the Queen surpassed her grandmother Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, 7 months, 16 hours and 23 minutes. Prime Minister David Cameron led the tribute, stating that “"Over the last ...
A recent Archaeological Dig Has Left Experts Stunned
The ancient city of Babylon produced the First Written Law and the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders
Kuelap is a city in Northern Peru, a fortress that is the largest stone structure in South America. The belief is that the city was built to serve as defense for hostile attackers
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