Ancient Semitic people: The Akkadians
The Akkadians were an ancient Semitic-speaking people who established one of the world’s first empires in Mesopotamia. This area corresponds to present-day Iraq and parts of Syria and Turkey. …
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.
The meaning of “Semite”
The term “Semite” carries a tapestry of historical, linguistic, and cultural significance that spans several millennia. Rooted in the ancient Near East, the concept of Semitism has evolved …
The British Black Panther Movement
The British Black Panther Movement (BBP) emerged in the late 1960s as a response to growing racial tensions and discrimination faced by the black community in the United Kingdom. Drawing inspiration …
Women’s suffrage movement in Britain
In the nineteenth century, women had no place in national politics. They were not eligible to run for Parliament and were not even allowed to vote. The assumption was that women did not need to vote …
Suffrage in Britain: Women of colour and the right to vote
The history of the women’s suffrage movement is often depicted as a struggle predominantly led and fought by white women. However, this narrow perspective overlooks the significant contributions …
The Mangrove Nine: A landmark trial in Britain’s Black Power Movement
The Mangrove Nine Trial stands as a pivotal event in the history of Britain’s Black Power movement. This landmark trial exposed the racial discrimination and police harassment faced by the …
The history of Constantinople
The history of Constantinople is rich and multifaceted, spanning over a millennium and encompassing a wide range of cultural, religious, and political developments. Here’s an overview of the key …
The History of the Crusades: A comprehensive overview
The Crusades stand as one of the most influential periods in the annals of history. They were a series of religious wars that spanned centuries and involved a complex interplay of faith, politics, and …
The Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange, a term coined by historian Alfred W. Crosby in 1972, refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between …
The spread of Islam in Africa
Africa is the second largest continent in the world, made up of 54 countries. There are many different religions in Africa, and some of them have been celebrating their faith, telling their stories …
The history of Ashkenazi Jews
The Ashkenazi Jews, whose lineage traces back to the medieval Jewish communities of the Rhineland in Western Germany and Northern France, represent a tapestry woven with the threads of migration, …
The Sephardic Jews: Heritage, history, and culture
The Sephardic Jews, originating from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), represent one of the two major Jewish ethnic divisions, the other being the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern and Central …