One of the worst pandemics in history killed 75 to 200 million people, 30-60% of Europe's population, between 1346 and 1353.
Nazi troops moved over Europe to increase wealth and eliminate Jews and minorities, reviving worldwide war. Nazi atrocities and the Holocaust's industrialized mass slaughter haunt us now.
The Inquisition, founded in 1478, intended to expel non-Catholics, especially Jews and Protestants, and combat heresies including witchcraft, blasphemy, and sodomy.
The slave trade and brutality against indigenous peoples in North and South America are sad events in human history.
Medieval Europe was full of witchcraft accusations, and many people were fined. However, a fanatic would take control (locally or at the crown), and things would go medieval.
Attempting the same military campaign nine times with occasional half-hearted attempts can be exhausting. All parties were likely miserable.
Europe saw a never-before-seen war after Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. As well as shooting, illnesses killed men in the muddy trenches.
Financial irresponsibility and economic success characterised the roaring 1920s. Financial uncertainty after the 1929 crash caused bank failures and life savings losses.
Ancient Romans contributed rational discourse, art, empire building, and more, yet many traditions and cultural aspects were acquired from Greek civilization.
This is an exciting time for adventurers and individuals who want to make their own mark. Film and fiction have romanticized the Wild West, but it was a bloody and terrible time.