Throughout history, a handful of conquerors have altered the course of civilization through ambition, military brilliance, and relentless expansion. These leaders didn’t just win wars; they ...

William the Conqueror is one of the most infamous kings in the history of England, yet few people know this legendary figure's dark history. Why was his birth so scandalous? Why did he invade England ...

British historian Roger Crowley specializes in an era mostly forgotten by Westerners: the epic maritime struggle between the Christian West and the Muslim Middle East in the 1400s and 1500s.

King & Conqueror begins where it ends: with the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It’s a clash of armies led by two men, each determined to rule England and control the course of history – but just how ...