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 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 …

African Americans and the American Civil War

The American Civil War, which raged from 12 April 1861 to 9 April 1865, was a defining moment in United States history. This bloody conflict pitted the Northern states (the Union) against the Southern …

13 days to armageddon: The Cuban Missile Crisis explained

In the records of Cold War history, few episodes are as gripping or as fraught with the spectre of global annihilation as the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962. Over thirteen tense days, the world …

The Crimean War: A pivotal conflict in world history

The Crimean War (1853-1856), often overshadowed by the world wars that followed a half-century later, remains one of the most significant conflicts in history. It was a military engagement in which …

The Seven Years’ War: The catalysts of a global struggle

The Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), often dubbed the first “world war,” was a global conflict that extended far beyond its European roots. It involved major global powers and affected …

The My Lai Massacre

On a grim morning of 16 March 1968, in the small village of My Lai located in South Vietnam, an event unfolded that would forever mar the annals of military history. The My Lai Massacre, as it came to …

Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia

Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia stands as a towering figure in the annals of African history, known for his diplomatic skill, military acumen, and pivotal role in safeguarding Ethiopia’s …

The Bengal famine

The Bengal Famine of 1943 is etched in the annals of Indian history as a catastrophic event that led to the death of an estimated 2.1 to 3 million people. Amidst the backdrop of World War II, this …

The United States crusade for freedom: A Cold War legacy

Throughout the 20th century, the United States positioned itself as the global guardian of freedom and democracy, a mantle it assumed with zeal during the Cold War. This period, marked by a profound …

The legendary Hannibal of Carthage

Hannibal Barca was a Carthaginian general and statesman widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in history. Born in 247 BCE in Carthage (in modern-day Tunisia), Hannibal is best …

The Ancien Régime: A critical examination of pre-revolutionary France

In the gilded halls of Versailles, where the Sun King once held court, the echoes of an era long past still resonate. The Ancien Régime, a period of French history that shaped the destiny of a nation …

The French Revolution: A turning point in world history

The French Revolution, which occurred from 1789 to 1799, is a monumental period in world history, marked by its profound impact on human rights, governance, and societal structure. The cry for …