Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
After helping the United States win the Revolutionary War, artillery again proved vital during the renewal of hostilities with Britain in the War of 1812.
In the heart of Industrialized England, pleasure gardens offered a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The 1985 Armero tragedy caused by a volcanic eruption in Colombia was one of the country’s worst natural disasters, leaving behind important lessons to prevent future catastrophes.
Populism is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon. We can find different populist movements across the world and throughout history.
Over three centuries of the transatlantic slave trade, 12.5 million Africans were shipped to the Americas. The racial divisions and segregation that followed persist today.
The History Channel has made the Viking age more popular than ever with their stunning drama, but how historically accurate is Vikings?
Cinchona, a flowering plant from the Andes changed medicine—and imperialism—forever.
The Second Continental Congress met after militia clashed with British troops. They organized a Continental Army and declared independence, orchestrating the United States.