On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic on a voyage that would reshape the world. Backed by Spain, he sought a new route to Asia—but instead encountered the Americas. Discover the story behind his first transatlantic journey, the people he met, and the lasting impact of his fateful expedition.

Richard II, crowned at just ten years old, believed deeply in the divine right of kings. His dramatic reign was marked by rebellion, political intrigue, and a fateful clash with his cousin Henry Bolingbroke. Deposed and later immortalized by Shakespeare, Richard’s story is a powerful reminder of how fragile power can be—and how history remembers more than just victories.