Prior to the Protestant Reformation, pretty much everyone in Europe was a Roman Catholic. Not to get all "great man," but Martin Luther changed all
Henry IV Beats Back Spain
Today's installment concludes Henry of Navarre Ends French Religious Wars,our selection from Memoirs by Maximilien De Béthune, Duc De Sully
People of Paris Celebrate Henry As King of France
I observed to the King this disposition of the people with regard to him; tender and sensible as he was, he could not behold this spectacle without
Henry of Navarre Becomes Catholic
There was a numerous court at St. Denis, and all was conducted with great pomp and splendor.Continuing Henry of Navarre Ends French Religious
Henry of Navarre Ends French Religious Wars
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Henry of Navarre Decides to Become Catholic.IntroductionFew periods in
Salem Witchcraft Trials Ends
Today's installment concludes Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the United States by Richard Hildreth published in 1877.If
Opinions Change at the Salem Witchcraft Trials
When the new court proceeded to hold a special term at Salem for the continuation of the witch trials a decided alteration in public feeling became
Condemned and Hanged at the Salem Witchcraft Trials
The new court, thus organized, proceeded to Salem, and commenced operations.Continuing Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the
The Salem Witchcraft Trials Begin
The accused were held with their arms extended and hands open, lest by the least motion of their fingers they might inflict torments on their victims,