Daniel Roberts

Ancient civilizations fill history enthusiasts with a sense of mystery and awe. Our knowledge is often greatly reduced as records have been lost over time. Archaeological finds are often the …

Since humanity first banded together and settled down in one place, our ideas of civilization and how it works have been changing. All corners of the Earth have given rise …

The 19th Century saw the rise of the largest empires to span the European Continent. Beginning in 1804, the French Empire marched across Europe, conquering territories, before being pushed back …

The Industrial Revolution represents the single most influential period of progress in the history of the world. Western Europe and North America emerged early as the epicenters of this turning …

Humans are curious creatures and our large brains have given us over to numerous activities that other species do not engage in. Games and logic puzzles are some of the …

Ever since the first humans ventured forth on the water, maritime vehicles have lent themselves to mankind’s warlike tendencies. We know that the Ancient Egyptians did battle upon the sea …

The year is 1642 and England, indeed the entirety of Great Britain is rocked by political and religious upheaval. Forces loyal to King Charles I are pitted in conflict against …

The Battle of Stalingrad was arguably the most important battle of the Second World War and marked a turning point, shifting the balance of power from Nazi Germany to the …

The period of the Crusades has long fascinated historians and even recently brought intense criticism of the suspect goals of those involved. Despite these valid concerns, the battles and maneuvers …

History can seem like a stuffy subject, especially when it’s coming from an ancient tome covered in dust and infested with moths. The figures and characters we read about were …