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Thomas Newcomen (1663 - 1729) introduced to the world his invention at work in 1712 in Dudley Castle. His invention inspired others to devel...

The Baptist preacher and iron monger Thomas Newcomen and his partner John Calley held their breath as they watched and waited for the beam o...

Gustavus Adolphus made a name for himself as a tough disciplinarian.

T h e Lion of the North, as many called Gustavus Adolphus,  started his reign at a young age and oversaw war, reform, and cooperation. All l...

Th e Lion of the North, as many called Gustavus Adolphus, started his reign at a young age and oversaw war, reform, and cooperation. All led...

The Lion of the North, as many called Gustavus Adolphus, started his reign at a young age and oversaw war, reform, and cooperation. All led ...

Sweden emerged as a great power in the 17th century despite its numerous deficiencies. Nevertheless, this kingdom transformed into a force t...

Ginseng – a root crop known for its health benefits especially in Asia became popular in the late 16th and early 17th century that it contri...

Catherine of Braganza stood smaller in stature in contrast to  other powerful women in English history. Nevertheless, she became a turning p...

If Guru Hargobind established the foundation of Sikh martial tradition, Guru Gobind built the structure that furthered the militarizatio...

Sikhs made a name for themselves as ferocious soldiers. They served in major conflicts in modern history, from the wars of India and Pak...

If China brought fears to world from its ambitions and impunity, the same could be said for to the greatest rogue state of Europe in th...

As Louis made advances against the war, the shift in balance of power in favor of France threatening other European monarch that forced th...

The War of Devolution revealed Louis XIV’s ambition to expand his kingdom’s domain. And with the betrayal of the Dutch during the previo...

An obscure inventor and scientist that contributed to the development of modern steam engine - Denis Papin .

The Franco-Dutch War was the first major conflict where King Louis XIV embroiled his kingdom in and faced the might of Europe's major ...

The Machiavellian diplomat that established the international peace that welcomed the reign of King Louis XIV – Cardinal Mazarin (1602 – 1...

Louvois had been credited into building a formidable fighting force that realized the imperial dreams and ambitions of his King Louis XIV....

Arising with the Sun King, middle class statesmen rose to prominence and influence. Among them a family that produced a dynasty in the war...

France in the 18th century would have defeated Great Britain as the super power of the world if King Louis XIV did not introduced the Edic...