After The Battle of Mollwitz Frederick, had learned a great deal about war and the people of the world were enthralled by ...

It has done no favours to the modern reputation of King Frederick II of Prussia – ‘Frederick the Great’ – that Hitler, during the mad final days of the Third Reich, placed the monarch’s portrait above ...

Before Frederick the Great became one of Prussia’s most legendary rulers, he endured a childhood of fear, violence, and relentless bullying—from his own father.

When did Maria Theresa come to power? Ascending the Habsburg throne in 1740, at 23 years old, Maria Theresa assumed rule at a perilous moment for her empire. The state’s coffers were empty and its ...

18 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1871, William of Prussia was declared the first German emperor. His reign ended upon his death March 9, 1888, and he was succeeded by his son, Frederick III.

What did our critic think of A MUSICAL OFFERING at St. Mark's Lutheran?Bach Akademie Charlotte brought a wondrous quintet to St. Mark's Lutheran for a rare live performance of A MUSICAL OFFERING - plu ...

Two friends who have taken on The Lord Nelson on a brand new business venture say they love running a traditional pub that welcomes ...

Diderot, a man of exemplary honesty, found it hard to cope with her dual nature. He had no trouble, unlike Voltaire, in dismissing Frederick the Great of Prussia as a monster, and on his way to St ...

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The cold weather earlier this week, Millman-Rinaldi said, likely stopped Charlie’s heart and took his breath — and life — ...

He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.

A completely new assortment of concerti for harpsichord and flute from the illustrious members of the musical establishment of flutist Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, including CPE Bach, Johann ...