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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.

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The History of Rocksteady: Jamaica’s influential music genre

Rocksteady, a music genre that originated in Jamaica around 1966, played a significant role in shaping the sound of modern reggae music. This short-lived yet impactful genre evolved from its …
The Dutch East India Company

The Dutch East India Company: A colossus of trade and power

In the annals of maritime and colonial history, the Dutch East India Company, known as the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) in Dutch, casts a long and formidable shadow. Founded in 1602, the …
Ranking Roger of ska band The Beat singing on stage at Guilfest, Guildford, UK 12/7/09

The history of Ska music

‍Ska music is a unique and influential genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, laying the foundation for rocksteady and reggae music. With its catchy rhythms and upbeat melodies, Ska has …
The 1981 Toxteth Riots

The Toxteth Riots: Causes and outcomes

The Toxteth riots, also known as the Liverpool 8 disturbances, were a series of violent confrontations that erupted in Toxteth, Liverpool, in July 1981. These riots were emblematic of the social and …

Brixton Riots 1985

The 1985 Brixton riots, started on 28 September in Lambeth in South London. It was the second major riot that the area had witnessed in the space of four years, the last in 1981. It was sparked by …
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UK Riots of 1981

The 1981 UK riots were spurred by police handling into the investigation of the New Cross fire where 13 young black people lost their lives as well as serious social and economic problems affecting …

The Pax Britannica: A period of British dominance

The Pax Britannica, Latin for “British Peace,” describes the period between 1815 and the outbreak of World War One in 1914. During this time, the British Empire achieved global hegemony, …
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The Industrial Revolution: A profound transformation in human history

‍The Industrial Revolution, which occurred between the 18th and 19th centuries, has been regarded as the most profound revolution in human history due to its far-reaching impact on people’s …
The Siooux Wars - Battle of the Little Bighorn

The Sioux Wars: A struggle for survival in the American Plains

The Sioux Wars, a series of conflicts between the United States and various Sioux tribes, were a pivotal chapter in the history of the American West. From 1854 to 1890, these wars were driven by …
The trail of tears

The Trail of Tears: A tragic journey of dispossession and suffering

The Trail of Tears is one of American history’s darkest chapters. It refers to the forced relocation of Native American nations from their ancestral homelands in the Southeastern United States …
One of the main events in the conquest of Peru was the death of Atahualpa, the last Sapa Inca on 29 August 1533

Atahualpa and the Inca Resistance

The epic confrontation between the Inca Empire, led initially by Emperor Atahualpa, and the Spanish conquistadors under Francisco Pizarro is a tale of imperial ambition, tragic misjudgment, and …

The Apache Wars: A long struggle for freedom in the American Southwest

From 1861 to 1886, the American Southwest was the battleground of one of the longest and most complex series of conflicts between Native Americans and the United States government. Known as the Apache …
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