World history: The stories that shaped us all

Step into the vast tapestry of our shared human past — a world of empires and uprisings, migrations and revolutions, innovations and injustices. Our World History category brings together diverse narratives from every corner of the globe, challenging Eurocentric timelines and spotlighting the voices too often left out of the mainstream record.

From ancient civilisations to modern movements, we explore how cultures have collided, connected, and evolved. This is a space for learning, unlearning, and rethinking the stories we've been told. Whether you're drawn to forgotten kingdoms, global revolutions, or everyday acts of resistance, you'll find a world of insight here, because history isn't just about the past; it's about how we understand ourselves today.

Race Riots in American History: From civil rights to present day

Throughout American history, race riots have played a crucial role in moulding the nation’s societal, political, and economic fabric. These violent eruptions, frequently instigated by perceived …

Race Riots in American History: An overview

‍Throughout American history, race riots have been pivotal in shaping the nation’s social, political, and economic landscape. These violent outbreaks, which often occurred in response to …

The Battle of Lewisham -1977

The London Borough of Lewisham is a multicultural borough with a large Black and Asian community, as many of the Windrush generation settled in Lewisham from the late 40s onwards. Just like …

The 1963 Coral Gardens Massacre: A dark chapter in Jamaica’s history

The Coral Gardens Massacre, also known as the Coral Gardens Incident or Bad Friday, refers to a series of tragic events that unfolded in Jamaica between 11 April and 13 1963. It is a dark and often …

The Genocide: The darkest chapter in Rwanda’s history

The 1994 Rwandan genocide is one of modern history’s most horrific and tragic events. In just 100 days, an estimated 800,000 people, primarily from the minority Tutsi community, were brutally …

The Gadsden Purchase: America’s quest for a southern railroad

In the tapestry of American expansion, the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 stands out as a significant but often overlooked chapter. Named after James Gadsden, the US diplomat who negotiated the deal, this …

The Anglo-Boer Wars: A clash of Empires in South Africa

The Anglo-Boer Wars, comprising the First Anglo-Boer War (1880-1881) and the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902), were significant conflicts in South Africa that dramatically shaped the region’s …

The Mfecane: A transformative era in Southern African history

The Mfecane, also known as the Difaqane or Lifaqane, was a period of widespread chaos and warfare among indigenous ethnic communities in southern Africa during the early 19th century. This era, …

Shaka Zulu: The legendary warrior king

Shaka Zulu, born in 1787, remains one of the most formidable and innovative leaders in African history. As the founder of the Zulu Kingdom in the early 19th century, his military genius, social …

The slave trade in Africa before European expansion

Early forms of slavery in Africa Before European expansion, many African societies practised forms of slavery that varied greatly in terms of their nature and impact. Slavery was a deeply ingrained …

George Arthur Roberts: A life of service and sacrifice

‍George Arthur Roberts was a remarkable man who made significant contributions to British society and the armed forces. Born in Trinidad, he travelled to the UK and became one of the first black men …

Notting Hill Riots of 1958

The Notting Hill Race riots were the result of a campaign of attacks on the Caribbean residents in a bid to drive them out of their homes and ultimately out of Britain. Much like the 1919 …