Jimmy Chen

Here are all the presidents of the United States in chronological order, from George Washington to Donald Trump.

Napoleon Bonaparte rose from humble beginnings to become a successful general and emperor of the French, but his fall and exile were equally dramatic.

After leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington was unanimously elected the first president of the United States in 1789.

During the first half of the 16th century, Emperor Charles V inherited a large empire and spent his life trying to hold on to it.

While the Qin Dynasty was the first to unify China and establish an empire, the Han Dynasty consolidated the Qin imperial legacy and lasted four centuries.

The first three Chinese dynasties spanned almost 2,000 years, beginning with the enigmatic Xia and ending with the political turmoil of the Zhou Dynasty.

Alexander Pushkin is celebrated as Russia’s national poet. He was proud of his African roots, though never fulfilled his desire to visit the continent.

Although Russia is primarily seen as a land power, the Russian navy has fought several battles over the centuries that have shaped Russian history.