A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.
In recent years, museums and galleries all around the world have challenged the cultural hegemony imposed by colonialism by showcasing Indigenous artists and non-European languages.
The Second Sino-Japanese War was a brutal conflict that permanently changed East Asia. Here’s why China and Japan went to war for the second time.
One of the most brutal episodes in human history, what happened in the Belgian Congo under King Leopold II is almost beyond belief.
Female espionage is often synonymous with sexpionage in popular culture. Discover how these Cold War spies slipped under the radar as writers, entertainers, and homemakers.
Revolutions are often defined by their leaders. In this article, six of history’s most prominent revolutionary figures are explained in detail.
The Han and Tang dynasties changed global history by introducing new tools to the world.
The Argentine military junta that lasted between 1976 and 1983 led a campaign of persecution against its own people known as the Dirty War.
Within four centuries, Manichaeism had spread from Roman North Africa to the Chinese Empire.