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No matter how knowledgeable you are about European history, there's always more to learn! Get an in-depth look at European history in these articles.

Battles & Revolutions

The history of Europe is marked by countless battles and revolutions. Whether your curious about a particular war or are just curious about important battles, you'll find what you need in these informative articles. See more »

Biographies

We tend to idolize important figures and view history through the eyes of notable individuals. Learn about some of Europes most influential people in this channel. See more »

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Documents & Treaties

As Europe re-imagined itself over the ages, its documents and treaties formed the basis of many modern political ideas. Explore important documents and treaties in this channel. See more »

Former Empires

It became evident with the fall of Rome -- even the largest empires can fall, and Europe saw many of them come and go over the centuries. Learn about European empires here. See more »

History by Country

The histories of the individual European nations played a huge role in world history. Learn about European countries one-by-one in these informative articles. See more »

Middle Ages

It was a time of Kings, monumental battles, plagues and religious influence. Trace the history of this tumultuous time in these articles. See more »

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