Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
The First Scottish War of Independence against England began in 1296. Edward I’s invasion and its aftermath became etched into the story of both nations.
British colonialism disrupted the lives of Aboriginal people in Tasmania, Australia. Despite immense challenges, their descendants are now integral to Australian culture.
For hundreds of years, the mysterious Tiwanaku civilization controlled an area that stretched across four countries. The ruins of their capital still mystify archaeologists today.
Though the Maya of the 16th century survived European colonization, their culture remains threatened by modernization, and their languages are in danger of extinction.
Italian poet Francesco Petrarch became one of the most influential humanist scholars of the 14th century, paving the way to the Renaissance.
The Middle Ages were far from all doom and gloom. People had plenty of free time and invented various entertainments to pass the time enjoyably.
One modern theory suggests that the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia was founded by the Vandals. Does the evidence really support this argument?
Incorrect geographic knowledge and a misidentification by Columbus led to all Native Peoples being termed “Indians”. And this term would endure into modern times.