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 Demerara Rebellion of 1823: A struggle for emancipation

The Demerara Rebellion of 1823 was a significant chapter in the fight for emancipation and the abolition of slavery. This uprising, which occurred in the colony of Demerara-Essequibo (now Guyana), …

Fédon’s Rebellion: The struggle for Grenadian freedom

In the annals of Caribbean history, few events have been as influential yet overlooked as Fédon’s Rebellion. This insurrection, lasting from 1795 to 1796 in Grenada, was significant in the …

Top Native American wars and resistances against European colonisers

The history of Native American resistance against European colonisers is marked by numerous conflicts, uprisings, and acts of defiance. These battles and campaigns, often overshadowed in mainstream …

Socialism: An overview

Socialism is a social, political, and economic theory that advocates for the collective ownership and control of the means of production, distribution, and exchange. It emerged as a response to the …

Guyana and the Essequibo dispute: A colonial legacy in South America

In the dense rainforests and along South America’s vast, winding rivers, the Essequibo region of Guyana is a testament to the continent’s complex colonial history and the enduring legacies …

Five Black voices of 18th-Century Britain

The presence of Black people in Britain traces back to centuries before the Windrush generation. In this post, we continue our series about Black British people from the 18th century with five …

Black Pioneers of the Isles: The Voices of 18th Century Britain

Black people have lived in Britain long before the Empire Windrush landed at Tilbury Docks. During the 18th century, Black people were present and active within British society, although they faced …

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

In the early 17th century, a group of disgruntled English Catholics conspired to assassinate King James I and the entire Parliament in a spectacular act of defiance. At the centre of this plan was Guy …

The Bussa Rebellion: A historic slave revolt in Barbados

The Bussa Rebellion stands as a monumental event in the history of Barbados, representing the largest slave revolt ever witnessed on the island. Led by the African-born slave Bussa, this rebellion …

The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church: A dark day in Birmingham’s history

The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on 15 September 1963 marked a horrifying chapter in the history of Birmingham, Alabama. This act of terrorism, orchestrated by local members of the Ku Klux Klan, …

The Eleutheran Adventurers: A journey of faith and freedom

The Eleutheran Adventurers were a group of English Puritans and religious independents who sought a place where they could freely practice their faith in the face of religious and political turmoil. …

Shirley Chisholm: A trailblazer in American politics

Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was a groundbreaking figure in American politics, conquering numerous barriers as a woman and an African American. Born on 30 November 1924 in Brooklyn, New …