Early Modern History covers the dramatic centuries when the world started to look more like the one we recognise today. In this section you can explore the period roughly from the late Middle Ages to the nineteenth century, when discovery, science, revolution and empire reshaped everyday life.
Our articles look at events such as the Reformation, the rise of powerful monarchies, the Enlightenment, global exploration, the Atlantic slave trade, early industry and the birth of modern nations. We focus on the people behind these changes: kings and queens, reformers, inventors, sailors, traders and ordinary men and women caught up in new ideas and conflicts.
You will find clear explanations of wars, treaties and revolutions, alongside surprising facts about fashion, medicine, crime, travel, education and religion in this restless age. We also show how early modern events still influence politics, borders and culture today.
Whether you are curious about witch trials, the printing press, the Glorious Revolution, the East India companies or the beginnings of democracy and human rights, this category offers engaging, easy to read pieces. Early Modern History on MuseumFacts helps you understand how the old world slowly turned into the modern one.
The Battle of Camden marked a devastating defeat for the Americans. It was a battle between the British forces and the Patriots which took place during the American Revolution. Let us look at the Battle of Camden, its key facts…
Introduction French history is filled with powerful monarchs who shaped Europe, but not all rulers were successful. Some lost wars, others bankrupted the state, and a few presided over the complete collapse of royal authority. Rather than focusing on cruelty…
The French Monarchy has famous kings and queens who brought in key changes during their reigns. As with other things in history, we have the good and the bad. The good French monarchs were instrumental in making a big difference…
The image of the mesmerising Whirling Dervish performed by dancers in white robes, spinning in a trance, seems dreamy. Over 800 years old, this dance is a form of physically active meditation. Take a look at some of its history,…
