Delegates at the Congress of Berlin in 1878.

The Congress of Berlin Divides the Balkans

The Congress of Berlin concluded, resulting in the Treaty of Berlin, which divided the Balkans among European powers. Key decisions included the independence of Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania, the division of Bulgaria, and Austria-Hungary's administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina, reshaping the political landscape of the region.
Four vintage leather-bound books with ornate gold detailing on their spines, arranged in a row.

The Treaty of Lyons: France and Portugal’s Alliance Against Spain

In the summer of 1536, amidst the complex web of European power struggles, France and Portugal forged a crucial pact known as the Treaty of Lyons. This agreement united the two kingdoms against their common rival, Spain, and laid the foundation for strategic cooperation in the tumultuous political climate of 16th-century Europe.