We know Burgundy as a French wine region but the medieval Duchy of Burgundy has left a legacy of refinement and prosperity throughout Western Europe.

Feb 11, 2010 - Darrell Delamaide

Master of Northern Late Gothic sculpture, Claus Sluter was a prominent artist at the court of the Duke of Burgudy Philip II the Bold in Dijon, France.

Apr 23, 2009 - Zuzana Minarikova

After a popular reign as Grand Duke of Tuscany, Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II ruled for a short time in Austria, fixing the reforms of his predecessor.

Aug 12, 2011 - Emily Chauviere

Believed to be the first European to see the St. Lawrence River, Jacques Cartier claimed what is now the Province of Quebec for France.

Nov 20, 2009 - Terry Long

David Starkey's latest biography retells Henry VIII's story from the Wars of the Roses until Cardinal Wolsey's influence-before he became a ruthless tyrant.

Feb 2, 2009 - Carolyn M Cash

Emperor Frederick III established the Habsburg dynasty of Austria as de facto hereditary rulers of the Holy Roman Empire.

Feb 8, 2011 - Emily Chauviere