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 Age of Exploration: Unveiling new worlds and transforming global history

The Age of Exploration, a pivotal era from the late 15th to the early 17th century, marked a time of unprecedented global exploration initiated by European powers. This period, driven by the desire …

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s: Leaders and progress made

The American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s remains a monumental period in American history, as it brought about significant changes in legislation and social attitudes towards racial inequality. …

Norbert Rillieux – Inventor

1806-1894 – Nobert Rillieux is famous for revolutionising the sugar industry. Norbert Rillieux was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 17 March 1806. His parents were Vincent Rillieux, a white …

Thomas Jennings – Inventor

Thomas Jennings (1791-1859) Thomas Jennings was born free in New York City in 1791. In his early 20s, he became a tailor but then opened a dry-cleaning business in New York. Thomas went on to …

The Jim Crow laws

The Jim Crow laws were an umbrella term for state and local laws which legalised racial segregation. African Americans were to be marginalised by these laws – which existed for about 100 years, …

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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

What’s the meaning of each one teach one?

The saying “Each one teach one” is an African proverb that originated in America during slavery times. Slaves were seen as chattel and therefore denied an education so when one slave learned to read …

Celebrating the icons: The ten National Heroes of Barbados

Barbados, a nation steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, proudly recognises ten exceptional individuals as its National Heroes. These men and women have played pivotal roles in shaping the …