Who Are The Illuminati? How To Join, All-Seeing Eye ... - HistoryExtra
Jun 4, 2021 · By 1782, the Illuminati had grown to around 600 members – these included German nobles such as Baron Adolph von Knigge who, as a former Freemason, helped shape the group’s organisation and expansion. Initially, Weishaupt’s students were the only members, but soon, doctors, lawyers and intellectuals joined. There were between 2,000 and ...
Trench Warfare In WW1: What Were The Tactics? | HistoryExtra
Nov 8, 2023 · Trench warfare forced military strategists to develop fresh tactics – and terrifying new weaponry – in a bid to gain the upper hand. 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 ...
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 ...
Bridgerton Real History & Historical Accuracy Explained
May 16, 2024 · The plot is largely taken from a set of eight 21st-century novels by author Julia Quinn, and the story and characters are (mostly) fictional. The main plot follows the lives and loves of the eight Bridgerton siblings, with each novel covering a new romance. But the books borrow plenty of real history from the period, including the competitive ...
Adolf Hitler: Biography, Facts, Rise To Power & Photos - HistoryExtra
Feb 5, 2021 · Adolf Hitler is one of the most well-known – and despised – figures in history. He was the chief architect of the Second World War, following his rise to power as the leader of the Nazi Party in the 1920s. His anti-Semitic policies lead to the deaths of more than six million Jews during the Holocaust, cementing his reputation as one of the most infamous men in history.
The Roman Empire: History, Facts, Map And Timeline | HistoryExtra
Oct 21, 2020 · The transition from republic to empire was due in large part to the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.Along with Crassus and Pompey, Julius Caesar was one of the First Triumvirate that ruled the late Republic, but after the former’s death and the latter’s defeat in a civil war, he took sole control. He was eventually declared dictator perpetuo, or ‘dictator for life’.
What Was Daily Life Like In Victorian Britain? | HistoryExtra
Jun 7, 2022 · The Victorian era is widely regarded as a golden age of innovation and industry, when humanity made great leaps in technology and thinking. But what was life like for ‘ordinary’ Victorians whose daily struggle for survival was far away from the sweeping progress and prosperity? “Pretty grim”, answers Professor Sarah Richardson.
WW2 Dates & Timeline: 20 Important Milestones | HistoryExtra
May 17, 2022 · WW2 timeline: 20 important dates and milestones you need to know. Lasting six years and one day, the Second World War started on 1 September 1939 with Hitler's invasion of Poland and ended with the Japanese surrender on 2 September 1945. Here, we trace the timeline of a conflict that engulfed the world, with expert insight from Professor Jeremy ...
Which Countries Fought in World War I? | HistoryExtra
Mar 5, 2019 · The war quickly involved countries not part of the Triple Entente, so the opposing side was known as the Allies: Serbia, Russia, France and its Empire, Belgium, Montenegro and Britain and its Empire, including self-governing colonies like Canada and Australia. Italy changed sides and joined the Allies in 1915.
Ferdinand Magellan's Fatal Voyage Of Discovery: Story, Timeline …
Apr 27, 2021 · The renegade Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan masterminded a Spanish expedition that completed the first circuit of Earth, although it cost him his life. Writing for BBC History Revealed, Pat Kinsella tells the story and timeline of a triumph beset by mutiny, malnutrition and disaster. Published: April 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM.