A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.
British colonialism disrupted the lives of Aboriginal people in Tasmania, Australia. Despite immense challenges, their descendants are now integral to Australian culture.
One of the most important inventions in human history, gunpowder permanently changed warfare.
In 1949, the communists won the Chinese Civil War, and the Soviet Union gained a major ally, but later, tensions rose between the two nations.
Indian textiles, moved between continents by the East India Company, captivated Victorian movers and shakers with their intricate designs and beautifully lush embroidery.
In World War I, some of the world’s largest powers faced off in a grueling test of strength and will that lasted more than four years.
One of the most dangerous places to visit, North Sentinel Island, is not known for the hospitality of its inhabitants.
In Medieval times, becoming a knight was a brutal and grueling journey that produced the finest warriors in Europe.
The “children of the fur trade,” the Métis have developed a unique culture, blending elements of Plains First Nations with European and French-Canadian traditions.