World History

History of Japan

Ancient Japan | Map, Flag, & Timeline

The culture of Ancient Japan was built on the ideals of order, harmony, and self-improvement. While these core values guided the early history of Japan, they remain key factors in the success of modern-day Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun is steeped in honor and tradition but has not been without its contradictions.  The Ancient Japanese sought […]

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Ancient China

Ancient China | Map, Timeline, & History

History of Ancient China Ancient China: Modern China is very much the product of its ancient past a glimpse into the rich tradition of the Middle Kingdom will help us understand the country’s journey from the grandeur of Imperial China with its emphasis on honor and duty in its devotion to philosophy and art to the thriving and

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Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire from 330 to 1453

Byzantine Empire history The Byzantine Empire Eastern Roman Empire) was one of the longest-lasting empires in history. At its height in the medieval period, it was the most sophisticated and wealthiest empire in Europe. These erudite Greek-speaking people were the guardians of ancient classical civilization until the Empire’s collapse, and they considered themselves true Romans until the end. Once a Roman imperial backwater, the

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Soviet Union Map

Soviet Union – Countries, Cold War & Collapse

Soviet Union In the early 1900s, the Russian Empire was ruled by a single man, Tsar Nicholas II, who exercised complete control over every aspect of the country. The population of Russia was poor, stupid, and hungry, and wouldn’t look out of place in any time period in the past thousand years. In 1914, the Russian Empire declared war on Germany, starting

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Chateau-dIf-France (Worst Prison in History)

San Quentin State Prison | History & Facts

5 Worst Prisons in History Worst Prisons in History: More than 10.35 million people in the world today are locked inside prisons. More than a fifth of the incarcerated population,  around 2.2 million, reside in the US! Whether they appear on late-night television or in the latest documentary about a broken justice system, prisons make for some of the

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Biggest Earthquakes in History

7 Biggest Earthquakes in History

7 Worst Earthquakes In The History of Mankind The ground pulsating beneath your feet, the contortions of the earth sending ripples through your flesh. It is a riveting, albeit terrifying experience! Natural catastrophes have wreaked havoc on the planet throughout human history – and even before it. They serve as a humbling reminder of our

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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela | Biography & Facts

Born:  18 July, 1918, Mvezo, South Africa Death:  5 December 2013 Hoghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa Spouse:  Graça Machel (m. 1998–2013), Evelyn Mase (m. 1944–1958), Winnie Mandela (m. 1958–1996), Parents:  Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa, Noqaphi Nosekeni Children’s:  7, including Makgatho, Makaziwe, Zenani, Zindziswa and Josina (step-daughter) Also Known As:  Internal resistance to apartheid Presidency of Nelson

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History of France

History of France | Timeline and Facts

History of France Facts Also Known As: French Republic, République Française Government: Prime Minister, Jean Castex Capital:  Paris Population:  (2021 est.) 65,404,000 Currency:  Euro Form of Government:  republic with two legislative houses (Parliament; Senate [348], National Assembly [577]) Official Language:  French History of France Timeline France is a country in Western Europe that is formally

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