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 Scramble for Africa: An era of European Imperialism

‍The Scramble for Africa, also known as the Partition of Africa or the Conquest of Africa, refers to the invasion, annexation, division, and colonisation of most of Africa by seven Western European …

The Gulf of Tonkin Incident

The Gulf of Tonkin Incident, a pivotal event in the history of the Vietnam War, occurred in August 1964. It involved two separate confrontations between naval forces of the United States and North …

The Jewish–Roman Wars: A historical overview

The Jewish–Roman wars, a series of conflicts between 66 and 136 CE, were more than mere military confrontations. They were deeply intertwined with cultural identity, religious freedom, and the fight …

The Creek War

The Creek War, resonating through American history, tells a tale of strife, resilience, and transformation. Spanning from 1813 to 1814, this conflict was not just a chapter of the War of 1812 but a …

Berbice Slave Uprising: A defining moment in Guyana’s history

The Berbice Slave Uprising, a significant slave revolt in Guyana, began on 23 February 1763 and lasted until December of the same year. This event is considered the first major slave revolt in South …

The 1778 Knight v Wedderburn case: A landmark decision in the fight against slavery in Scotland

The 1778 case of Knight v Wedderburn is a significant turning point in the history of slavery and the fight for freedom in Scotland. Joseph Knight, an enslaved man from Guinea, challenged his master, …

The Holocaust

The Holocaust, one of the darkest chapters in human history, was a systematic, state-sponsored persecution and genocide of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. This tragic event …

Pearl Harbour: The attack that transformed world power

On the morning of 7 December 1941, the United States Navy base at Pearl Harbour, in Hawaii, was struck by a devastating surprise attack from the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. In less than two …

Nuremberg Trials: A Landmark in International Justice and Human Rights

In the autumn of 1945, in the bombed-out city of Nuremberg, Germany, the world witnessed something it had never seen before: the leaders of a defeated nation standing trial before an international …

Springfield Race Riot: A turning point in American history

‍The Springfield Race Riot occurred between 14 and 16 August 1908. It was a pivotal moment in American history, serving as a catalyst for the formation of the National Association for the Advancement …

Berlin Wall – A divider of ideologies

The Berlin Wall, a potent symbol of the Cold War, was a physical and ideological barrier that divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. It was not merely a wall but a comprehensive border system …

The British monarchy’s connections to the slave trade

‍‍Slavery has been a dark stain on human history, and Britain played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. However, the involvement of the British monarchy in the slave trade is not as …