Historical events

From 1861 to 1886, the American Southwest was the battleground of one of the longest and most complex series of conflicts between Native Americans and the United States government. Known as the Apache …

The encounter between the Aztec Empire, led by Emperor Montezuma II, and the Spanish conquistadors under Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century is a dramatic and pivotal moment in world history. This …

In the narrative tapestry of early American history, few conflicts have been as pivotal yet as underrecognised as King Philip’s War (1675–1678). This brutal conflict, fought between Native …

In the tumultuous history of colonial North America, the Beaver Wars, fought intermittently from the early 17th century to the late 17th century, stand out as a significant series of conflicts. These …

The Pequot War (1636–1638) is a critical, albeit often overlooked, conflict in American colonial history. This war fought between the Pequot tribe and an alliance of English colonists and their Native …

The Seminole Wars, a series of conflicts in Florida spanning from 1816 to 1858, represent one of the most prolonged and arduous Indian wars in American history. These wars were fought between the …

The Act of Union in 1707 was a significant moment in British history that brought together the kingdoms of Scotland and England, forging a united Parliament of Great Britain. This union had long been …