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Reading of Voltaire's tragedy, Orphan of China, in the salon of Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin in 1755, by Lemonnier, c. 1812

The Age of Enlightenment: Dawn of modern thought

The Age of Enlightenment, a pivotal era from the late 17th to the 18th century, heralded profound changes in philosophy, science, and politics, laying the groundwork for the modern world. This period, …
Vietnam War

A comprehensive look at the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War, a protracted conflict that spanned from 1955 to 1975, remains one of the most tumultuous and defining periods of the 20th century. Rooted in the aftermath of World War II, this war …
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The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings: A turning point in World War II

‍The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 marked a turning point in World War II, leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of the war in Asia.  Background Pacific …
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World War II: The global conflict that redefined history

‍World War II, also known as the Second World War, was the largest and deadliest conflict in human history, involving more than 50 nations. The war was fought on land, sea, and air in nearly every …
World War One

World War One: A comprehensive overview

‍‍World War One, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It involved many of the world’s major powers, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and …
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New Cross Fire – 13 dead and nothing said!

On Sunday, 18 January 1981, a fire broke out in a house in New Cross Road, Deptford, South East London, killing 13 people and marking a massive change for black people in Britain. [Tweet “On …
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The Arab slave trade

The Arab slave trading system, which spanned from the 7th century well into the 20th century, was a complex and multifaceted institution that significantly impacted the regions it touched. Here, we …
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The Morant Bay Rebellion: A turning point in Jamaica’s history

The Morant Bay Rebellion was an uprising that took place in Jamaica on 11 October 1865. This rebellion is one of the most significant events in the history of the Caribbean nation, as it led to major …
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The history of Barbados: From colonisation to independence

Barbados, a small island nation in the eastern Caribbean, has a complex and fascinating history. The island has experienced multiple stages of development, from early Amerindian settlements to British …
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I have a Dream

Martin Luther King Jr delivered one of his most famous speeches on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963. Most people only remember the ‘I have a …
transatlantic slave trade

The transatlantic slave trade: An evil chapter in European history

The transatlantic slave trade was a horrifying period in history that lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It involved the transportation of millions of enslaved Africans across the treacherous …
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