Granada, southern Spain. At dawn on January 2, 1492, Ferdinand and Isabella, rulers of the United Kingdom of Aragon and Castile, slowly approach the Alhambra. They eagerly await entry into the palace, aware that they have been given an extraordinary historical role, the moment that their predecessors have strived for centuries – the reconquest of … Read more
Fridtjof Nansen is one of the heroes of recent European history. He lived in the second half of the 19th and first half of the 20th century, during a time of political turmoil and wars, and in a period of recovery from their consequences. He was a scientist, explorer, diplomat, and peacemaker. He considered himself … Read more
This article is based on the writings of 20th-century historian Christopher Dawson. As a historian of ideas, rather than bare facts (although his erudition was immense), many of his ideas are still very relevant today. One of his main themes is the importance of culture. To describe its role, he compares it to a plant … Read more
