Yes, really. Turchin devotes a full chapter to his definition of the U.S. as a plutocracy, starting with the European history from which colonial America and then the independent republic emerged.

A European history of student protests Some of the biggest student protests in history were held in opposition to the Vietnam War across the US in which more than 50,000 Americans were killed and ...

This article was originally published with the title “ A Brief History of European Banking ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 9 No. 2 (July 1863), p. 20 doi:10.1038 ...

Despite these criticisms of the yuletide season, Christmas markets gained traction across Europe in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Much like today, they were places to buy meat, baked goods ...

Europe’s economy is recovering, benefiting from a strong crises’ response. Yet, the recovery is falling short of its full potential. Uncertainty about persistent core inflation, policy directions, and ...

Europe in 2023 saw one of the hottest summers in its history, according to official data. Wildfires swept through several parts of the continent over the past weeks, while other regions suffered ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Music has been part of human life for a very long time. Archaeologists have found musical instruments made from ...

A Brief, Delightful History of the Bundt Pan. Bundts (or, at least, the confections that inspired them) may be generations-old Eastern European cakes, but the signature aluminum pan they're baked ...