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 ...

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

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

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 ...

When our 15-year-old blue heeler died in May, I just assumed once the gut-wrenching grief lessoned, I would get another hound ...

John J. Miller is joined by Paula Fredriksen of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to discuss On First Principles by Origen. National Review’s national correspondent and professor at Hillsdale ...

Edward III ascends to the English throne after the abdication of Edward II. 1533: Henry VIII marries his second ...

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

If Prussia can pervert the benevolent influences of education to the support of arbitrary power, we surely can employ them to support republican institutions. A national spirit of liberty can be ...

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.

As already revealed, he will be joined by his wife, Nicole Ansari-Cox, playing Bach’s wife, Anna. Set in 1747 Prussia, the play explores the clash between Bach, a deeply religious composer, and ...

The name also dates from this time, as linden trees were planted next to the fortifications. However, Unter den Linden only became a real boulevard under Frederick the Great. An equestrian statue at ...