Jimmy Chen
Jimmy is an independent historian and writer based in Swindon, England. He has an MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge, where he wrote his dissertation on music and Russian patriotism in the Napoleonic Wars. He obtained a BSc in Government and History from the London School of Economics. Jimmy has written scripts for ‘The People Profiles’ YouTube channel and has appeared as a guest on The Napoleonic Wars Podcast and the Generals and Napoleon Podcast. Jimmy is a passionate about travel and has travelled extensively through Europe visiting historical sites.
Articles by Jimmy Chen
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.
The Rich History of Slovenia, a Country at Europe’s CrossroadsA small country of two million people in the eastern Alps, Slovenia’s history has been shaped by German, Italian, and Balkan influences.
A small country of two million people in the eastern Alps, Slovenia’s history has been shaped by German, Italian, and Balkan influences.
The Albanian National Hero Who Resisted the Almighty Ottoman EmpireA skilled warrior, Skanderbeg won fame throughout Europe for his resistance to the Ottomans in the Balkans and is celebrated as an Albanian national hero.
A skilled warrior, Skanderbeg won fame throughout Europe for his resistance to the Ottomans in the Balkans and is celebrated as an Albanian national hero.
6 Must-See Castles in GeorgiaThe country of Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains is home to many imposing castles and fortresses that offer an insight into its rich history.
The country of Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains is home to many imposing castles and fortresses that offer an insight into its rich history.
Tamar the Great and Georgia’s Golden AgeTamar the Great, the female king of Georgia at the turn of the 13th century, is remembered as one of Georgia’s greatest-ever monarchs.
Tamar the Great, the female king of Georgia at the turn of the 13th century, is remembered as one of Georgia’s greatest-ever monarchs.
How the Chinese General Yuan Shikai Tried to Make Himself EmperorA political reformer who brought about the fall of the Qing Dynasty, Yuan Shikai then made an ill-fated attempt to found his own imperial dynasty.
The Rise and Fall of the Second Bulgarian Empire That Dominated the BalkansThe Second Bulgarian Empire was a medieval Bulgarian state that briefly dominated the Balkan peninsula in the 13th century.
The Second Bulgarian Empire was a medieval Bulgarian state that briefly dominated the Balkan peninsula in the 13th century.
5 Generals Who Defeated Napoleon in BattleNapoleon Bonaparte was rarely defeated in battle, but these five generals proved that he was not invincible.
An Overview of the Sui and Tang Chinese DynastiesAfter centuries of division and disorder, China was reunited by the short-lived Sui Dynasty, which gave way to the illustrious Tang Dynasty.
After centuries of division and disorder, China was reunited by the short-lived Sui Dynasty, which gave way to the illustrious Tang Dynasty.
An Overview of the Song, Liao, Jurchen Jin, and Yuan Chinese DynastiesWhile Chinese civilization flourished under the Song Dynasty, large parts of northern China were ruled by rival dynasties until the Mongol conquest reunified the country.
An Overview of the Ming and Qing Chinese DynastiesThe Ming Dynasty restored Han Chinese rule for three centuries until its overthrow by the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty restored Han Chinese rule for three centuries until its overthrow by the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
6 Female Kings From World HistoryOver the course of world history, a small number of female monarchs exercised power by assuming traditionally male titles such as “king.” Here are 6 female kings.
Over the course of world history, a small number of female monarchs exercised power by assuming traditionally male titles such as “king.” Here are 6 female kings.