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.

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 …

George William Gordon – Jamaica’s National Hero

One of Jamaica’s National Heroes, George William Gordon was born to a slave mother and a planter father who was an attorney to several sugar estates in Jamaica. Seeing that his son George had …

The role of the Arab slave trade in the spread of Islam

The Arab slave trade, spanning from the 7th century well into the 20th century, had profound impacts on the regions it touched, including significant cultural and religious influences. This analysis …

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 …

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 …

Alexandre Dumas

You’ve seen the movies and maybe you’ve read the books but did you know that The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo were written by a decendent of an enslaved woman? Yes. That’s right, …

Alexander Bustamante: The Father of Jamaican Independence and a Champion of the People

In the tapestry of Jamaican history, few figures stand as tall and resolute as Alexander Bustamante—a pioneer, a political giant, and a tireless advocate for the rights and aspirations of …

Ignatius Sancho

Ignatius Sancho (c. 1729 – 14 December 1780) is a noteworthy figure in British history, known for his numerous accomplishments as a composer, writer, and passionate advocate for the abolition of …

Nanny of the Maroons

Often referred to as Queen Nanny, Nanny of the Maroons stands out in history as the only woman among Jamaica’s National Heroes. She possessed that fierce fighting spirit generally associated with the …

Mary Seacole – The Black Florence Nightingale

You’ve heard of Florence Nightingale but did you know she had a black equal? Up until recently, the story of Mary Seacole was untold. Mary Seacole was born on 23 November 1805 in Kingston, …

The history of Marcus Mosiah Garvey

As one of Jamaica’s National Heroes, Marcus Mosiah Garvey stands out in history as one who was greatly committed to the concept of the Emancipation of minds. Garvey’s early life Garvey, …

Paul Bogle – Jamaica’s National Hero

Paul Bogle is one of Jamaica’s National Heroes. It is believed he was born free about 1822. Bogle was a Baptist deacon in Stony Gut, a few miles north of Morant Bay, and was eligible to vote at …