A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.
Behind the scenes, Ottoman sultans and princes were involved in scandalous acts, some of which caused not only public censure but also rebellion.
Explore the origins, traditions, and cultural significance of Samhain, Halloween, Day of the Dead, and other spooky holidays celebrated around the world.
South-up maps are challenging traditional views of the Earth—and the political and cultural beliefs that go with them.
The Europeans rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1486, leaving the Atlantic behind. They sailed into the Indian Ocean, the long-mapped domain of the Arabs.
From its inception as a semi-independent polity to the modern era, Lesotho has endured for over 200 years.
Discover how grassroots movements and armed organizations have resorted to asymmetric warfare tactics in their struggle against colonialism.
Osman II, also known as Osman “The Young,” was a reformist Early-Modern Sultan who was not only killed but mutilated by his enemies.
Throughout its 600-year history, the Ottoman Empire used various punishments that ranged from banishment to blinding.