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A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.
The city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia is a former frontier outpost with a rich history. While often overlooked, its role in World War II remains impactful to this day.
Mysterious and misunderstood, the Ainu are an ancient Indigenous people who still call Japan their home.
Portuguese explorers like Bartolomeu Dias had to overcome formidable challenges to enter the Indian Ocean spice trade. Learn about the pioneers who led the way.
Japan has been Buddhist throughout most of its history, but before Buddhism there was Shinto. Merging these beliefs created Shinbutsu-Shugo, the religion of Medieval Japan.
After centuries of division and disorder, China was reunited by the short-lived Sui Dynasty, which gave way to the illustrious Tang Dynasty.
While Chinese civilization flourished under the Song Dynasty, large parts of northern China were ruled by rival dynasties until the Mongol conquest reunified the country.
The Ming Dynasty restored Han Chinese rule for three centuries until its overthrow by the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
The very first people to arrive in Japan came to the islands many thousands of years ago and began what is known today as the Jōmon Period.