Who Are The Illuminati? How To Join, All-Seeing Eye ... - HistoryExtra
Jun 4, 2021 · Wilson later published a book with Robert Shea, The Illuminatus!Trilogy, which became a cult success and inspired a new genre of conspiracy fiction, including Dan Brown’s novel (and subsequent film) Angels & Demons.The Illuminati also became connected with Satanism and other ideals that were far removed from those associated with the original 18th-century Bavarian group.
The Elizabethan Era, 1558–1603: Life In The Golden Age
Mar 13, 2024 · The Elizabethan age (1558–1603) is named after the reign of England’s last Tudor monarch, Queen Elizabeth I. The period is often referred to as a ‘Golden Age’ of history: England became a major European power in politics, exploration, trade and the arts, while Elizabeth I’s long rule created stability after the shorter, tumultuous rules of …
How & When Did WW2 Officially End? - HistoryExtra
While 2 September 1945 is generally recognised as the final, official end of the Second World War, in many parts of the world fighting continued long beyond that date. And, given the vast scale of the war, which involved troops from every part of the world, it did not simultaneously come to an end everywhere. Instead, it ended in stages. Historian Keith Lowe explains how and when the war ...
Trench Warfare In WW1: What Were The Tactics? | HistoryExtra
Nov 8, 2023 · When Private Alex Thompson arrived at Ypres in May 1915, he found himself in the middle of a battle for survival. He was thrust straight into a counterattack against the Germans: the two sides were fighting to secure control of a small hill, known only as “Hill 60”.
Life In The Trenches During WWI: What Was It Like? - HistoryExtra
Nov 6, 2023 · In its simplest form, the classic British trench used during the 1914–18 war was about six feet deep and three-and-a-half feet wide. It had a fire step, which was about 18 x 18 inches, where soldiers could stand and shoot at the enemy.
The assassination of Empress Elisabeth - HistoryExtra
Oct 4, 2022 · Who was Empress Elisabeth, aka Sisi? Titles: Empress consort of Austria (1854–98) and queen of Hungary (1867–98) Also known as: Sisi Born: 24 December 1837, Possenhofen Castle, Bavaria Died: 10 September, 1898, Geneva, Switzerland Parents: Duke Maximilian Joseph and Princess Ludovika of Bavaria Spouse: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary
The First Crusade: your ultimate guide - HistoryExtra
Oct 13, 2023 · What were the landmark sieges of the First Crusade? Who went on this long and arduous journey? And what caused Pope Urban II to spark the idea of crusading in the minds of western Europe? We answer your top questions surrounding the armed pilgrimage that kickstarted years of military campaigns to the Holy Land and beyond…
The History Of Halloween: Origins, Traditions & Facts | HistoryExtra
Oct 23, 2024 · Each year, 31 October is a day to celebrate all things that go bump in the night. But where do our Halloween traditions come from? Lauren Good explores the history, from turnip carving to prayers exchanged for cake…
Henry VIII’s Six Wives: Key Facts About Each Spouse - HistoryExtra
Aug 10, 2020 · Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. It’s a mnemonic device many of us learned as children to remember the fates of the six women – Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Katherine Parr – who became Henry VIII’s queens between 1509 and 1547. But who were these women and just what did it take to catch the eye of a king?
HistoryExtra Academy: Victorian Life
Welcome to our brand new Academy course – Life in Victorian Britain with Ruth Goodman. This six-week course covers everything you need to know about Victorian Britain, guided by historian Ruth Goodman and filmed on location at Black Country Living Museum.. Each week includes a video lecture by Ruth, as well as supplementary reading and a 20-question quiz for you to test your knowledge.