Nov 22, 20212 minThe Philosophy of Jean-Jacques RousseauWho was Rousseau? Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) was an 18th century philosopher from Geneva. He moved to France when he was 30, and...
Nov 22, 20212 minThe Philosophy of Friedrich NietzscheWho was Nietzsche? Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the many influential philosophers of 19th century Europe. Nietzsche was born in Germany...
Nov 22, 20213 minThe Knights Templar: the Order of the TempleWho were the Templars? Simply put, the Templars were a Christian (more specifically, Catholic) military order founded in 1119. At first,...
Nov 22, 20212 minThe Concert of Europe: Post-Napoleon PoliticsIn 1815, once Napoleon was safely exiled in St. Helena, European leaders came together in what is known as the Congress of Vienna, to...
Nov 2, 20212 minWar of Austrian SuccessionAlthough it would still retain its name until the Napoleonic Wars, where it would be completely dissolved, by the 18th century, the Holy...
Oct 7, 20219 minEuropean Wars of Religion (1517-1648)Prologue Out of all religious disputes, conflicts, and war, the Protestant Reformation and the varying reactions to the sudden decrease...
Oct 7, 20212 minDover Castle: The Key to EnglandLocated along the English Channel, Dover Castle is incredibly important for strategic defense. William the Conqueror turned Dover from an...
Oct 7, 20212 minGuest Post: The Origins of Greek MythologyGuest post written by @ivanareljanovic from instagram! Ancient Greeks were polytheists which means they worshiped many gods. One of the...
Oct 7, 20212 minHobbes vs. Locke: England's Opposing PhilosophersThomas Hobbes and John Locke were both English philosophers in the 17th century, the very start of the Age of Enlightenment. Although...