Catherine II, known as Catherine the Great, was born Princess Sophie Auguste Friederike of Anhalt-Zerbst in Stettin, Prussia on May 2, 1729. She was the daughter of Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst and Johanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp. Both of her… Read More

Egyptian history and culture are inseparable. The country’s rich, ancient history is one of the most fascinating in the world. The Egyptian people have a long tradition of caring for their land and also preserving their culture and heritage. Read… Read More

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was originally published in the early 1800’s, and it has had a profound impact on our culture. It has been credited with helping to create the modern horror genre. Shelley wrote her novel during a time when… Read More

Winston Churchill was a British politician, army officer, and writer. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 2 times. In this role, he led Britain to victory in the Second World War. Churchill was also an officer in… Read More

The Ottoman Empire, also known as the Turkish Empire, was an empire that lasted from 1299 to 1922. The history of the Ottoman Empire begins with the Seljuk Turks welcoming huge groups of Turks into their lands in Anatolia. The… Read More