The Moors: A confluence of Arab and Berber heritage
The term “Moor” evokes images of Islamic rule in medieval Spain and North Africa, yet it is a designation that encompasses a rich tapestry of cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The …
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 1967 Detroit Riots: A watershed moment in American history
The 1967 Detroit Riots, also known as the 12th Street Riots, was one of the most significant and destructive civil disturbances in American history. This five-day conflict, which erupted on 23 July …
The moon landing: A giant leap for mankind
On 20 July 1969, humanity achieved one of its greatest technological and exploratory milestones: the first successful manned moon landing. This momentous event, conducted under NASA’s Apollo …
Trial of Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Borden’s name is synonymous with one of the most sensational and mysterious murder cases in American history. On 4 August 1892, the brutal murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, …
The Rosetta Stone: A key to ancient Egypt
The Rosetta Stone, one of the most famous artefacts in the world, is a crucial key to understanding ancient Egyptian civilisation. Discovered in 1799, this granodiorite stele has played a pivotal role …
Tippu Tip: The controversial life of a 19th-century slave trader
Tippu Tip, born Hamad bin Muhammad bin Juma bin Rajab el Murjebi around 1832, remains a contentious figure in African and world history. He was a notorious Zanzibari slave trader, plantation owner, …
The Battle of Gettysburg: A turning point in the American Civil War
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from 1 July to 3 July 1863, is one of the most significant battles in American history. This pivotal conflict marked a turning point in the Civil War, ending General …
Hitler and the Night of the Long Knives
The Night of the Long Knives, a series of political extrajudicial executions that took place in Nazi Germany from 30 June to 2 July 1934, was a pivotal moment in Adolf Hitler’s rise to absolute …
The Thiaroye Massacre
On a fateful day in December 1944, a tragic and often overlooked event unfolded in the town of Thiaroye, Senegal, leaving an indelible mark on the history of French West African veterans. Known as the …
The Manhattan Project: Racing toward the Atomic Age
In the shadow of World War II, the United States embarked on one of the most ambitious and consequential scientific endeavours in human history: the Manhattan Project. This secret program, which ran …
The Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 stands as one of the most significant events in medieval European history. It marked a profound shift in English society, governance, culture, and …
The Olympic Games: A contest as old as civilisation
From a sacred grove in ancient Greece to a global spectacle watched by billions — the improbable, glorious, contradictory story of the Olympic Games.
Every four years, a flame is lit at the ancient …