History

What is the original source of many of our laws in Canada today? Have we lost our grasp on history and along with this are we witnessing the demise of law?

Few moments in history stand out as being so pivotal as that of Dunkirk. How was disaster avoided, and what was so miraculous about the "Miracle of Dunkirk"?

George Washington was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Without his efforts both on and off the battlefield, America would not be the country it is today.

Buried beneath the plains of Mesopotamia lay the ruins of the ancient city of Nineveh. Why was its discovery one of the most important historical and archaeological finds of all time?

In the aftermath of Brexit, many in Scotland find themselves cast adrift from Europe.

While much has been written on the arrival of the Danes, Angles, Saxons and Normans to the British Isles, few have explored the origins of the people who occupied the land before them. Just where did the Celts come from?

Why is Thursday called Thursday? Why is Saturday Saturday? While many recognize Thursday as being derived from "Thor's Day" in reference to the Norse God, the names for the other days of the week are also rich in meaning.

With increasing security concerns including terrorism, the migrant crisis and increased Russian aggression, what steps does the European Union need to take to defend itself? Is it time for Europe to share an army?