World History
Does history really repeat itself, or can we learn from the mistakes of those who came before us? History provides a chronological, statistical, and cultural record of the events, people, and movements that have made an impact on humankind and the world at large throughout the ages. Investigating the causes and results of past events is critically important in gaining a full understanding and perspective of present-day issues.
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Featured content, January 24, 2021
6 Interesting Facts About Fidel Castro
From his famous beard to his ubiquitous cigar, learn more about Fidel Castro.
List / World History
Moon Landing: Just the Facts
What you need to know about the 1969 U.S. Moon landing.
Companion / World History
How Many People Have Been to the Moon?
You may recall the Apollo program of the 1960s and ’70s, but you may find it challenging to keep track of how many missions...
Demystified / World History
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire, the eastern half of the Roman Empire, which survived for a thousand years after the western half had crumbled...
Encyclopedia / World History
Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution, (1910–20), a long and bloody struggle among several factions in constantly shifting alliances which resulted...
Encyclopedia / World History
Seven Years' War
Seven Years’ War, (1756–63), the last major conflict before the French Revolution to involve all the great powers of Europe....
Encyclopedia / World History
Thirty Years' War
Thirty Years’ War, (1618–48), in European history, a series of wars fought by various nations for various reasons, including...
Encyclopedia / World History
World History Quizzes
Important Locations in U.S. History
From President Kennedy’s assasination to the Missouri Compromise and Louisiana Purchase, take a trip through American states...
The Ottoman Empire and the Middle East
What is the title of the former kings of Iran? What republic replaced the Ottoman Empire in its capital of Istanbul? Journey...
Give Us Liberty
From Great Britain and the Easter Rising of 1916 to Texas’s struggle for independence with Mexico, test your knowledege of...
Weapons and Warfare
Who invented the revolver? At which battle did the iconic raising of the American flag by U.S. Marines occur? Unleash your...
Expedition Europe
What city was founded, according to legend, by twins named Romulus and Remus? From royal European families to ancient Roman...
Exploration and Discovery
Which spacecraft was first to land on the moon? Can you name the Viking who discovered Greenland? From Earth to outer-space,...
British Culture and Politics
In what year was King John forced to sign the first Magna Carta? Mercantile theory holds that colonies best serve their mother...
USA Facts
How many stars are there in the American flag? From airlines to the Pony Express, count your stripes in this test of all...
A Study of History: Who, What, Where, and When?
When was the world’s first detective bureau founded? Where was the 1939 World’s Fair held? From Karl Marx to penicillin,...
Criminality and Famous Outlaws
How many prisoners escaped from Alcatraz? With what country is the outlaw Ned Kelly associated? From bandana-wearing pirates...
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Accidents & Disasters
Technology and its related processes have been the site of great innovation and advancement over the course of time, but sometimes such improvements came at a high price, after serious accidents, disasters, or tragedies belatedly prompted closer scrutiny of existing procedures. Advances in science have also improved the accuracy of human predictions on some of nature's most forceful manifestations, but earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other natural phenomena still yield devastating consequences worldwide.
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Age of Revolutions
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French Revolution
1787–1799
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Meiji Restoration
Japanese history
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Haitian Revolution
Haitian history
The Ancient World
The modern world has inherited many cultural elements from ancient civilizations, from communications systems to ways of improving technology. Their stories, battles, and views on life are still relevant today for a full understanding of our world and our cultural legacy.
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History of Mesopotamia
historical region, Asia
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Han dynasty
Chinese history
- Bronze Age
Historians
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Ibn Khaldūn
Muslim historian
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A.J.P. Taylor
British historian and journalist
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Thucydides
Greek historian
Historic Dynasties & Families
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Wei dynasty
Chinese history [386-534/535]
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Hōjō Family
Japanese family
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Fujiwara Family
Japanese family
Historic Nobility
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Simon de Montfort, earl of Leicester
French noble
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Charles
duke of Burgundy
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Bohemond I
prince of Antioch
Global Exploration
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- European exploration
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American frontier
United States history
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Daniel Boone
American frontiersman
The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages comprise the period in European history that began with the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century CE and lasted until the dawn of the Renaissance in the 13th, 14th, or 15th century. This interval of time saw the development of the Gothic style of art and architecture, flying buttresses and all. It was also the era of the Crusades and of papal monarchy, and it was during this period that the idea of Europe as a distinct cultural unit emerged.
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Battle of Tours
European history [732]
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Norman Conquest
British history
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Black Death
pandemic, medieval Europe
Military Leaders
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George Washington
president of United States
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Andrew Jackson
president of United States
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Augustus
Roman emperor
The Modern World
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League of Nations
international organization
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Fidel Castro
political leader of Cuba
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Tokugawa period
Japanese history
Prehistoric Age
The prehistoric age covers the millions of years that transpired before human beings began to create written records of their life and of the world in which they lived. Archaeology and similar fields of study allow us to fill in the gaps and piece together an image of what life was like for our ancestors, including what kinds of flora and fauna they might have encountered.
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Acheulean industry
prehistoric toolmaking
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Dolmen
archaeology
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Stela
architecture
United States History
As with most nations, the history of the United States contains a number of twists and turns throughout the centuries, from the time of English colonization of North America up to the modern-day America that we're familiar with. Learn more about the people, events, and movements that left an indelible mark in history and shaped the development of the United States as a nation.
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Louisiana Purchase
United States history
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Spanish-American War
Spain-United States
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Assassination of John F. Kennedy
United States history
Wars, Battles & Armed Conflicts
Wars, battles, and other domestic or international conflicts, whether armed or diplomatic, are often the outcome of a dispute over natural resources or a struggle for power, influence, and wealth. Major conflicts between nations, peoples, and political groups can end up shifting the cultural and political geography of the world and can also effect change, whether intentional or not, in societal values and the balance of power.
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World War I
1914–1918
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World War II
1939–1945
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Crusades
Christianity
