Author Biography: wyrmirae

The Thirty Years War marked the beginning of Sweden's brief period as a great power; it saw this Scandinavian country become one of the arbiters of Europe. Learn something about their intervention in this major war.

Attempt this quiz about the growth of the greatest empire that Europe has ever known; test your knowledge of famous figures like Caesar and Scipio.

Frederick V Elector Palatine is a fascinating figure in European history; his actions were one of the major causes of the Thirty Years' War. Learn something about his life.

Tiberius is perhaps one of the most wrongly maligned of the Julio-Claudian Emperors; find out about some of the more savoury aspects of his reign.