A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.
This is the story of female convicts sent to Australia by the United Kingdom between 1820 and 1853.
Cinchona, a flowering plant from the Andes changed medicine—and imperialism—forever.
Jim Jones, a charismatic self-identifying “Christian” leader, turned the People’s Temple into a self-worshiping cult, culminating in history's largest mass suicide at Jonestown.
Justinian’s Plague reached the Byzantine Army in the mid-6th century CE, causing a devastating loss of life.
The FX show Shogun has gotten the world interested in 16th-century Japan, but can viewers learn any real history from the series? Let us investigate.
During Japan’s feudal period, different currency systems battled for supremacy. This is the story of the long, winding road to get to the yen.
Both the Roman and Sasanian Empires launched fierce campaigns against Manichaeism to prevent it from gaining popularity in their territories.
As revolutionary events unfolded in France, many Frenchmen sought help and guidance from the fledgling United States.