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World History

A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.

Meet the Māori: History & Culture of Aotearoa’s People
Meet the Māori: History & Culture of Aotearoa’s People

Discover the history of the Māori, the Indigenous people or, as they say, the tangata whenua of Aotearoa (New Zealand).

The Ottoman Empire in World War I: An Overview
The Ottoman Empire in World War I: An Overview

Often overlooked in public memory, the Ottoman Empire played a crucial role in World War I.

8 Key Battles of Napoleon
8 Key Battles of Napoleon

From the Pyramids to Waterloo, these are eight of the most important battles in Napoleon Bonaparte’s career.

The 8 Biggest Cities in Africa (By Population)
The 8 Biggest Cities in Africa (By Population)

With a rapidly urbanizing population of 1.5 billion people, the African continent is home to some of the world’s largest cities.

5 Amazing Monasteries You Can’t Miss on a Road Trip Through Armenia!
5 Amazing Monasteries You Can’t Miss on a Road Trip Through Armenia!

If you dare to face the bumpy roads in Armenia, you will see some of the most magnificent monasteries in the world.

7 Historic Sites in Hoi An: Stunning Scenes From the Lantern City
7 Historic Sites in Hoi An: Stunning Scenes From the Lantern City

Hoi An’s historic sites showcase the port city’s 2,000-year-old significance on Vietnam’s central coast.

Who Was Jan Smuts & Why Is He Important to World History?
Who Was Jan Smuts & Why Is He Important to World History?

A leading figure in the formation of the modern world order, Jan Smuts was a warrior and a statesman who left a powerful legacy.

10 Historic Towns in Queensland Worth Exploring
10 Historic Towns in Queensland Worth Exploring

Walk through gold rush dreams, citrus kings, colonial quirks, and Mary Poppins’ hometown, Queensland’s historic towns are anything but ordinary time capsules.