William the Conqueror’s path to power was a complex web of politics and military strength. In this article we look at an overview of his rise from William the Bastard, William, Duke of Normandy to William I, king of England.

Julius Caesar was a brilliant military tactician and emperor of Rome. But did you know he had quite the fashion sense, and at one point he was captured by pirates?

Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni tribes was described as an imposing, charismatic leader who managed to unite the tribes of Britain against the occupying Romans.

Few rulers instilled as much fear in their enemies as Attila the Hun. But was he a far more of a shrewd tactician and diplomat than history reveals?

Genghis Khan, conquered more territory than any leader in history, over 5 million square miles. But the legacy he left was far greater than the empire he ruled.

Alexander the Great of Macedonia was one of the great military leaders in history, but did you know Alexander was tutored by none other than Aristotle.