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A panoramic exploration of World History and the civilizations, events, cultures, and figures that collectively shaped our world.
In the mid-15th century, a young and ambitious Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed the Conqueror, sent shockwaves through Europe. This is his story.
Though not one of China’s most well-known cities, Xi’an was historically one of the country’s most important places and boasts many impressive historical sites.
Chinese calligraphy is more than an art form. In medieval China, it was a discipline that was used to build character and express emotion.
The Musket Wars, a prolonged period of inter-tribal conflict among Māori tribes, were partially incited by the impact of colonialism on Māori society.
Human civilization owes much of its progress to the sturdy help provided by horses.
When two Māori tribes invaded their homelands in 1835, the Moriori were nearly exterminated.
The Japanese Colonial Period (1910-1945) saw the development of Korean art according to Western standards — but how did Korean artists react to these changes?
Some of the most impressive castles are not in Europe or the mountains of Japan but in the deserts of the Middle East.