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The Russian Civil War Explained
A brief overview of the brutal conflict following the 1917 Russian Revolution that led to the formation of the Soviet Union.
Russo-Japanese War: A Turning Point in History
Discover the 1904-1905 conflict where Japan's victory over Russia shifted global power, marking the first modern defeat of a European power by an Asian nation.
Roman-Persian Wars Explained
An overview of the 700-year conflict between the Roman and Persian empires, a series of wars that reshaped the ancient world.
The Roaring Twenties: A Decade of Change
An overview of the Roaring Twenties, a period of dramatic economic growth, cultural dynamism, and social change in the 1920s.
The 1848 Springtime of Nations Explained
A brief overview of the Revolutions of 1848, a widespread wave of uprisings across Europe driven by liberalism and nationalism.
The Renaissance: Europe's Cultural Rebirth
Discover the Renaissance, the European "rebirth" from the 14th-17th century that transformed art, science, and culture, and see how it still impacts us today.
The French Revolution's Reign of Terror
A look at the Reign of Terror, the radical and bloody phase of the French Revolution where paranoia and mass executions became state policy.
The Reformation: A Challenge That Changed the World
A look into the 16th-century movement that challenged religious authority, reshaped Europe, and influenced modern society and individual freedoms.
The Reconquista: Spain's 700-Year War
An overview of the centuries-long campaign by Christian kingdoms to recapture the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule, shaping modern Spain and Portugal.
The Punic Wars: Rome's Rise to Power
A concise overview of the three Punic Wars, the conflict that led to the fall of Carthage and established Rome as the dominant Mediterranean power.