The Peace of Augsburg (1555) was a treaty that ended the religious conflicts in the Holy Roman Empire by establishing the principle of “cuius regio, eius religio” (whose realm, his religion).
The Habsburg Dynasty Explained
The Habsburg Dynasty was a powerful ruling family in Europe for over six centuries, known for their extensive territorial holdings and strategic marriages.
The Carolingians Explained
The Carolingians were a powerful dynasty that ruled the Frankish Empire from the 8th to the 10th century, leaving a lasting impact on European history.
The Ottonian Dynasty Explained
The Ottonian Dynasty was a medieval German dynasty that ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 919 to 1024.
The Siege of Vienna (1683) Explained
The Siege of Vienna in 1683 was a pivotal battle that marked the turning point in the Ottoman Empire’s expansion into Europe.
The Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) Explained
The Thirty Years’ War was a devastating conflict in Europe that lasted from 1618 to 1648, involving many European powers and resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life.
Siege of Vienna (1683) Explained
The Siege of Vienna in 1683 was a pivotal battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, marking the turning point in the Ottoman expansion into Europe.
Battle of Mühlberg Explained
The Battle of Mühlberg was a decisive victory for the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V over the Protestant Schmalkaldic League during the Reformation.
Italian War of 1551–1559 Explained
The Italian War of 1551-1559 was a conflict between the Habsburgs and the Valois over control of Italy.
Cologne War Explained
The Cologne War was a conflict in the 16th century between Protestant and Catholic forces over control of the city of Cologne in Germany.
War of the Jülich Succession Explained
The War of the Jülich Succession was a conflict in the late 16th century over the inheritance of the Duchy of Jülich.
Stedinger Crusade Explained
The Stedinger Crusade was a medieval conflict in northern Germany between the Stedinger peasants and the Archbishop of Bremen.