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World History

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

9 Historical Sites to Visit in Thailand
9 Historical Sites to Visit in Thailand

Thailand is easily one of the most fascinating places in Southeast Asia, with plenty of amazing art and history around every corner.

The History of Georgia: Between Europe and Asia
The History of Georgia: Between Europe and Asia

The history of Georgia is the tale of both resistance and accommodation with powerful empires in the region over thousands of years.

5 Bizarre Claims by Famous Dictators That Defy All Logic
5 Bizarre Claims by Famous Dictators That Defy All Logic

Throughout history, bizarre claims have served as propaganda to reinforce the power and cult of personality of famous dictators.

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.

Treaty of Wuchale: How a Bad Translation Caused a War
Treaty of Wuchale: How a Bad Translation Caused a War

In 1889, a dispute between Italy and Ethiopia over conflicting versions of the Treaty of Wuchale led to the First Italo-Ethiopian War.

Who Were the Notorious Barbary Pirates? (History & Wars)
Who Were the Notorious Barbary Pirates? (History & Wars)

The Barbary pirates of North Africa terrorized the Mediterranean for over two centuries.

How Did the Columbian Exchange Change the World?
How Did the Columbian Exchange Change the World?

The arrival of European colonizers in the Americas had significant biological and cultural consequences stemming from the interchange of goods, ideas, diseases, crops, and humans themselves.

Beyond the Pyramids: The Modern History of Egypt
Beyond the Pyramids: The Modern History of Egypt

For centuries, people around the world have been captivated by Ancient Egypt, but its contemporary history is just as fascinating.