Jimmy Chen
Jimmy holds a MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge and a BSc in Government and History from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He is currently an independent historian and researcher specializing in cultural and military history.
Articles by Jimmy Chen
The Failed Russian Revolution? The Decembrist Uprising of 1825In December 1825, a small group of Russian officers launched an ill-fated insurrection that was celebrated by the Soviets as the First Russian Revolution.
A New British Museum Exhibition Peels Back the Layers of the Samurai MythA new publication by the British Museum aims to challenge embedded myths about Japanese samurai by placing them in historical context.
A new publication by the British Museum aims to challenge embedded myths about Japanese samurai by placing them in historical context.
How Alexander Hamilton Became the Father of the US Financial SystemAs Secretary of the Treasury in the Washington administration, Alexander Hamilton laid the foundations of the American financial system.
As Secretary of the Treasury in the Washington administration, Alexander Hamilton laid the foundations of the American financial system.
The Great Northern War and the Rise of the Russian EmpirePeter the Great’s victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War laid the foundations for Russia’s rise as a European great power.
Peter the Great’s victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War laid the foundations for Russia’s rise as a European great power.
7 Historic Cities to Visit in the Country of GeorgiaThese seven cities offer an insight into the rich history of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus Mountains between Europe and Asia.
These seven cities offer an insight into the rich history of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus Mountains between Europe and Asia.
7 Architectural Masterpieces by Francesco Bartolomeo RastrelliMany of the most famous palaces in and around St. Petersburg were built by an Italian Baroque architect, Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Here are 7 of his masterpieces.
Why Napoleon’s First Grave Was Blank, and His Second Took 20 YearsSince 1840, Napoleon Bonaparte’s remains have found their resting place at the Church of Les Invalides on the southern bank of the River Seine.
Since 1840, Napoleon Bonaparte’s remains have found their resting place at the Church of Les Invalides on the southern bank of the River Seine.
Why Did Napoleon Lose at Waterloo But Triumph at Austerlitz?Why did Napoleon emerge victorious at the Battle of Austerlitz and succumb to defeat at Waterloo a decade later?
The 5 Most Important Kings of Thailand You Need to KnowThailand, previously known as Siam, has been a monarchy throughout its existence. Here are five of the most important kings of Thailand.
Thailand, previously known as Siam, has been a monarchy throughout its existence. Here are five of the most important kings of Thailand.
4 Napoleonic Battlefields to Visit in EuropeThe Napoleonic Wars may have been fought two centuries ago, but a visit to these European battlefields can bring history to life.
Nikolay Gogol and the Satire That Shamed an EmpireThe Russian writer Nikolay Gogol is best known for satirizing Russian government officials. Nevertheless, Gogol insisted he was a political conservative who supported the monarchy.
The Russian writer Nikolay Gogol is best known for satirizing Russian government officials. Nevertheless, Gogol insisted he was a political conservative who supported the monarchy.
4 Historical Capitals of ThailandBangkok has been the capital of Thailand since 1782. Before then, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Thonburi also served as capitals of Thai kingdoms.
Bangkok has been the capital of Thailand since 1782. Before then, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Thonburi also served as capitals of Thai kingdoms.