The Crimean War shattered the European order crafted by Prince Metternich in 1815 and resulted in new alliances that altered the European balance of power.

Feb 7, 2009 - Michael Streich

Turkey's entry into World War I is an interesting example of the forces that drive a country to take sides in a war and the strange and deadly alliances thus formed.

Aug 31, 2009 - James Parsons

"War and Medicine" looks at the relationship between war and medicine through the experiences of doctors, nurses, military personnel, civilians, artists and writers.

Nov 27, 2008 - Frances Spiegel

During the Boer War, British surgeons and doctors made massive advancements in the treatment of wounded soldiers. Efficiency in procedures led to less deaths in battle.

Apr 6, 2009 - Jason Chavis

The Civil War was fought at the height of the Victorian period, when women were considered fail, dainty creatures who could not fight. But some women joined in disguise.

Sep 29, 2009 - Eric Niderost

The Charge of the Light Brigade is a narrative poem, yet within it Tennyson artistically presents opposing perspectives of the charge and of war in general.

Jan 25, 2009 - Jing Heng Fong

Today, genealogy is a popular hobby. The publication of records relating to the Second Boer War will help many in their quest to find their roots.

Jun 26, 2010 - Lynda Osborne

Mary Seacole fought colour prejudice to save lives on the battlefield and earn the love of thousands

Aug 17, 2011 - Brian Baker

Defeating France in 1871 after unifying Germany enabled Otto von Bismarck to create the most militarily powerful nation in Europe, altering the prior balance of power.

Dec 14, 2009 - Michael Streich

Don Cossack Ivan Vasilievich Turchaninov, also known as John Basil Turchin, made his mark in Russia and then in America during the Civil War.

Aug 26, 2011 - Rick Stelnick

Despite initial successes, the Russian march to Constantinople was severely weakened by Osman Pasha at the Battle of Plevna and the threats of British intervention.

Apr 22, 2009 - Michael Streich

Exhibition explores the bravery of recipients of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross after showing remarkable bravery in extraordinary circumstances.

Nov 9, 2010 - Frances Spiegel

The Victoria Cross formerly known as the Imperial Victoria Cross was originally created by Queen Victoria for acts of bravery during wartime

Aug 13, 2011 - Parania Wilson

World War I evolved into a prolonged and bloody conflict as both the Allies & Central Powers sought ways to end the stalemate, lengthening the conflict by their efforts.

Dec 18, 2009 - Michael Streich

The first war of the 20th Century resulted in a stronger Japan, revolution in Tsarist Russia, and United States efforts to create an Asian balance of power.

Jan 10, 2012 - Michael Streich

An ambitious debut novel, it's a cracker of a story against the backdrop of the Crimean War and the grime of industrial Victorian northern England.

May 2, 2012 - Keith Lawrence

The history and mystery of the world's most famous military medal

Oct 21, 2007 - Joseph Allen McCullough

The Crimea was fought over by France and Britain to halt Russian expansion in 1854-56 with Crimean access to Caucasian oilfields crucial for Germany, 1942

Jan 14, 2012 - Michael Manning

Mary Seacole was a skilled doctress who nursed the sick and wounded of the Crimean War. For a short time she was a national heroine, why then, has she been forgotten?

Nov 4, 2008 - Aimi Persand

Most students cannot identify significant geographic locations relevant to their own history yet they are expected to know global sites.

Feb 9, 2009 - Michael Streich