Major Events
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The Ancient Silk Road Explained
An overview of the Silk Road, the ancient network of trade routes that connected East and West, fostering centuries of commerce and cultural exchange.
The Siege of Orléans: Joan of Arc's Turning Point
The pivotal 1429 siege during the Hundred Years' War where Joan of Arc led the French to a miraculous victory, changing the course of history.
The Roman Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD
The decisive event of the First Jewish-Roman War, where Roman legions captured Jerusalem and destroyed its Second Temple, reshaping Jewish history.
The 1258 Siege of Baghdad Explained
A concise overview of the 1258 Siege of Baghdad, a pivotal event where Mongol forces captured and destroyed the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.
The Seven Years' War Explained
Discover the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), the global conflict that reshaped empires and set the stage for the American and French Revolutions.
The Second Punic War Explained
A look into the epic conflict between Rome and Carthage, defined by Hannibal's daring invasion of Italy and Rome's eventual rise to dominance.
The Scramble for Africa Explained
An overview of the late 19th-century rush by European powers to colonize Africa, its causes, and its lasting impact on the continent.
The Scientific Revolution Explained
Discover the Scientific Revolution, the period that replaced ancient beliefs with modern science, forever changing our view of the universe.
The Rwandan Genocide: 100 Days of Horror
An overview of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, a systematic mass slaughter of the Tutsi minority by the Hutu majority over a 100-day period.
The 1917 Russian Revolution Explained
A concise overview of the 1917 Russian Revolution, which ended centuries of tsarist rule and established the world's first communist state.