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A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.
1227 marked the year Genghis Khan passed. The Empire he built spanned 23 million square kilometers. He also fathered hundreds of offspring, fueling many myths.
The Shaolin Temple is practically synonymous with martial arts; from the five iconic animal styles to the various weapon systems and modern wushu.
Over the course of world history, a small number of female monarchs exercised power by assuming traditionally male titles such as “king.” Here are 6 female kings.
The spice trade started several millennia ago and is credited for accelerating globalization as we know it today.
The late 13th-century Mongol juggernaut reigned as the world’s unyielding force. Yet Imperial Japan remained beyond reach, defeating Kublai Khan’s forces twice in 1274 and 1281.
In the 19th century, the Métis played a significant role in the rapid decline of the bison population across the Plains.
The Bandung Conference was the first large-scale political conference composed of newly decolonized countries aiming to define their role in the Cold War international order.
The terms “Old World” and “New World” have been used to conceptualize the global landscape since Columbus “discovered” the Americas. Are they still valid today?