World History
Explore the history of the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific and the East. From Chinese revolutions to Indian emancipation to American independence to African nationhood, there is so much to discover. Meet intriguing people like Castro, Ghandi and Mandela, witness the bloody battles that changed nations like the Vietnam War, the American Civil War and Rwandan Genocide; and examine major turning points like the atomic bomb, the Suez and Panama Canals and landing on the moon.
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The Balfour Declaration - The Most Contentious Document in History?
<p>Each day we read of further war in the Middle East. How did it come to this? To answer this we need to go back to the end of the 19th century, the beginnings of Zionism and the document that
...The Balfour Declaration - The Most Contentious Document in History?
<p>Each day we read of further war in the Middle East. How did it come to this? To answer this we need to go back to the end of the 19th century, the beginnings of Zionism and the document that
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New York History - From the Dutch to the Americans
<p>Explore the stories and the history of this global city, concentrating on Manhattan. It has been called the “Wonder City,” and “The City that Never Sleeps”. The Dutch, and later the British forged
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Women of the Crusades
<p>Many women played significant roles in the Crusades, including women from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Among them were influential queens, noblewomen, and even military leaders. Eleanor of
...Women of the Crusades
<p>Many women played significant roles in the Crusades, including women from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Among them were influential queens, noblewomen, and even military leaders. Eleanor of
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Age Shall Not Weary Them
<p>There are many examples of people from the past and the present who have achieved wonderful things well into their 70s, 80s and 90s including Chancellor Adenauer, Pablo Picasso and David
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Between Rome and China - The Empires of the East
<p>Following the collapse of the empire formed by the conquests of Alexander the Great, much of his former territories fell under the rule of the Graeco-Bactrians, Parthians and Kushans with these
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Chappaquiddick 1969 - Power and Privilege
<p>The "Camelot legend" surrounding the Kennedy family over three generations has glossed over the criminal and immoral behaviours of several Kennedy men. An inflated sense of entitlement dominates
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The Irish in Australia (and Why They Came)
<p>The second largest immigrant group to Australia during the 19th century came as much from Push factors (transportation, the Famine, the Civil War, the Troubles) as from any Pull factors. They
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Stunning Stones
<p>Exquisite gemstones fascinate people, especially if they have a real “history”. We will take a look at the personal histories of a few famous diamonds – the Koh-i-nor, the Cullinan, the Hope and
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English Brothers
<p>Many sets of English brothers have achieved fame in royal circles as monarchs since 802 AD. Other brothers have been prominent in politics, the arts and entertainment and in criminal activities.
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