Wilhelm II, King of Prussia and German Kaiser, was an insensitive, vain, incompetent ruler whose policies brought ruin to himself, his family and nation.

Jun 7, 2010 - Ivan Castro

Germany's Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz was known as the Father of the High Seas Fleet and author of Germany's World War I navy.

Apr 19, 2010 - Jewel Kennington

Man Utd play the first fixture of their South African tour on July 19 against Kaiser Chiefs amid speculation regarding staff and possible Premiership disciplinary action.

Jul 19, 2008 - Warren Potter

On February 20, the British music industry celebrates the 2008 Brit Awards. Leona Lewis, Mika and Take That lead the pack with four nods each.

Feb 18, 2008 - James W. Coates

At the close of World War One, the victorious allies ordered that the powerful and undefeated High Seas Fleet present itself for interment until a final peace.

Apr 22, 2007 - Christopher Eger

Nearly 40 years ago, Woodstock USA set the pop world alight. Now the UK leads Europe in Pop Music Festivals and 2008 promises to be the best year yet for music fans.

Jun 8, 2008 - Mari Nicholson

Glimpse into Nordic culture by attending a film or music festival this fall in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, or Finland.

Aug 27, 2006 - Lisa Sabol-Sikorski

The 1914 Battle of the Marne not only saved Paris from German occupation but forced the combatants into the trench warfare that characterized World War I.

Aug 23, 2010 - Ivan Castro

The popular image is that First World War generals were bumbling buffoons unable to learn from their mistakes; this view is being challenged.

Mar 25, 2011 - Rupert Taylor

The Schlieffen Plan was the German General Staff's overall strategy for victory in the event of a possible future war on two fronts.

Jan 21, 2011 - Priya Karan

In July 1914 Russian and Austrian orders for a general mobilization started the process that took millions of men to the battlefield in a prolonged and bloody war.

Nov 2, 2009 - Michael Streich

The popularity of biopics and the fascination with royalty has led to the production of many movies and miniseries about the regal figures of England.

Apr 1, 2009 - Elizabeth Fredericks

Middlesbrough has had a lot of bad press. It surprisingly has so much to offer for a weekend stay in somewhere a bit different.

Apr 15, 2011 - Sam Holdsworth

The prophet's vision of universal worship of God and peace among all peoples is still relevant today and not just to Christians and Jews.

Dec 18, 2010 - Philip Stern

Although Scotland claims to have the best celebrations for New Year's Eve, other cities in the UK offer parties and fireworks, great food and good cheer

Dec 10, 2010 - Mari Nicholson

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert produced nine children, each of whom became relevant to future events of history.

Jun 28, 2010 - Elizabeth Fredericks

Indie culture, its music, film, and fashion is at it's peak in society today, but where did it begin, what makes it distinctive, and what is it's future?

Jun 16, 2010 - Laura Rai

During the last week of August 1914 the German Army destroyed in the Battle of Tannenberg a much larger Russian force that had invaded East Prussia.

May 25, 2010 - Ivan Castro

The unique Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth in South Africa hosts the Quarter Final and the Third Place Play Off in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

May 19, 2010 - Karen Lancaster

Opened in 1871 the Albert Hall has become famous for its Prom Concerts and entertainments from boxing fights to world-class musical events and famous performers.

Jan 2, 2010 - Cathy Smith