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China's Cultural Revolution Explained
An overview of China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), a decade of intense political upheaval and social chaos initiated by Mao Zedong.
The Cuban Revolution Explained
An overview of the armed revolt led by Fidel Castro that overthrew a dictator and established a socialist state in Cuba, reshaping global politics.
Cuban Missile Crisis: 13 Days on the Brink of Nuclear War
A look into the 1962 standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over nuclear missiles in Cuba that pushed the world to the edge of atomic war.
The Crusades: Holy Wars and Their Lasting Legacy
An overview of the medieval Crusades, the series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land and their lasting impact.
The Crimean War: The First Modern Conflict
An overview of the 1853-1856 conflict that pitted Russia against an alliance and heralded a new era of modern warfare and military medicine.
The Counter-Reformation Explained
A look at the Catholic Church's vigorous response to the Protestant Reformation, which reshaped European religion, art, and politics.
China's Ancient Uprising: The Compatriots Rebellion
An overview of the 842 BC Compatriots Rebellion in China, a pivotal event where citizens exiled a tyrannical king and established a regency.
The Cold War: A Conflict That Still Shapes Our World
An overview of the Cold War, the ideological and political rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union that defined the second half of the 20th century.
Hammurabi's Code: Laws of Ancient Babylon
Discover the Code of Hammurabi, one of history's first written legal codes from ancient Babylon, famous for its "eye for an eye" principle.
Classical Antiquity: The Greco-Roman Legacy
An overview of Classical Antiquity, the era of ancient Greece and Rome that profoundly shaped modern politics, philosophy, art, and culture.