A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.
Settler colonialism deeply scars former colonies, leaving a devastating legacy of violence, social divisions, mistrust, and economic exploitation.
The grammatical features of the Creole language known as Hawaiian Pidgin tell us of a society built on the efforts of its multicultural workforce.
Explore how the Tang Dynasty secured the Silk Road with western garrisons, travel passes, tribute trade, and innovations like Kaiyuan coins and flying cash.
At the forefront of a technological revolution, Japan helped shape the modern world with incredible inventions.
Setting out to sea? Here are ten ancient, nautical superstitions you should know before your voyage.
1970s cultist Jim Jones was a charismatic man who convinced hundreds to follow his lead, all the way to death.
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.
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