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 …
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 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 …
The Berlin Blockade
The Berlin Blockade, lasting from June 24, 1948, to May 12, 1949, marked a critical period in the early stages of the Cold War between the United States and its Western Allies and the Soviet Union and …
The American occupation of Haiti: A controversial chapter in history
The American occupation of Haiti from 1915 to 1934 remains a contentious and controversial chapter in history. It was a period marked by political intervention, economic control, and social …
Russia: The Cold War
The Cold War was a period of intense political and military rivalry between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their respective allies from the end of World War II until the early 1990s. It was …
Irgun Zvai Leumi and the bombing of King David Hotel in Jerusalem
The Irgun Zvai Leumi, commonly known as the Irgun, was a right-wing Zionist paramilitary organisation that operated in Palestine from 1931 to 1948. Its actions were pivotal in the establishment of the …
Hitler and the July Plot
In the shadow of World War II, a significant event known as the July Plot marked a bold but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to alter the course of history. This event, also referred to as the 20 July …
His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I
Emperor Haile Selassie ruled Ethiopia between 1930 and 1974. He steered his country into mainstream post-World War II African politics through his modernisation efforts. Ethiopia was admitted to the …
History of Malawi: From democratic transformation to political challenges
Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, has undergone significant political and social changes since its transition to democracy in 1994. From the promulgation of a new constitution to …
Francisco Franco: Spain’s controversial dictator
Francisco Franco Bahamonde (1892–1975) was a Spanish military leader and dictator who ruled Spain from 1939 until he died in 1975. Born in El Ferrol, Galicia, into a naval family, Franco’s …
Mao Zedong: The controversial leader of China’s Communist Revolution
Mao Zedong, also referred to as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Born on 26 December 1893 in Shaoshan, …
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on 14 April 1865 marked one of the most tragic and pivotal moments in American history. Occurring just days after the end of the Civil War, this act of …