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Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.

Installing Pinochet: How the US Laid the Groundwork for Chile’s 1973 Coup
Installing Pinochet: How the US Laid the Groundwork for Chile’s 1973 Coup

The United States has a long history of devastating interference in Chile’s politics, and the 1973 coup was no exception.

Commodore Matthew Perry: The Man Who Forced Japan to Open Its Doors
Commodore Matthew Perry: The Man Who Forced Japan to Open Its Doors

In 1853, US Navy Commodore Matthew Perry sailed a squadron of warships to Japan with the aim of ending Japan’s international isolation.

Theodore Roosevelt & the Great White Fleet: A Show of American Naval Power
Theodore Roosevelt & the Great White Fleet: A Show of American Naval Power

The sailing of the Great White Fleet was intended for the world to see America as a dominant naval power.

Gunboat Diplomacy: How Military Power Reshaped Global Politics
Gunboat Diplomacy: How Military Power Reshaped Global Politics

Gunboat diplomacy was often pursued by great powers in the 19th century to compel weaker powers to grant them concessions.

Prohibition & Bootlegging: The 18th Amendment, Organized Crime, & More
Prohibition & Bootlegging: The 18th Amendment, Organized Crime, & More

The Prohibition Era is one of the most controversial periods of the history of the United States. It inspired countless movies and cultural changes.

Absolute Monarchy and the Divine Right of Kings: History & Definition
Absolute Monarchy and the Divine Right of Kings: History & Definition

Absolute monarchy represents a state where rulers have absolute political and military power, and the common laws and constitutions do not apply to them.

What if the Aztecs Had Captured and Killed the Spanish Conquistadors?
What if the Aztecs Had Captured and Killed the Spanish Conquistadors?

The conquest of the New World forever changed history. But for a brief moment, it could have gone an entirely different way.

What Is the Origin of the Calendar?
What Is the Origin of the Calendar?

The modern calendar borrows influences from a collective of early calendars such as the Jewish, the Babylonian, the Roman, and the Egyptian calendars.