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The Balkan Wars: Prelude to World War I
An overview of the two brutal conflicts in 1912-1913 that ended Ottoman rule in the Balkans and set the stage for World War I.
The Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki Explained
A factual look at the 1945 atomic bombings of Japan, the events that led to the end of WWII, and their lasting impact on the world.
Pearl Harbor: The Attack That Changed a Nation
A concise overview of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, its historical context, and its profound impact on the United States and World War II.
The Arab-Israeli Wars Explained
An overview of the series of military conflicts between Israel and its Arab neighbors that have shaped the modern Middle East since 1948.
Apartheid: A System of Racial Segregation
An explanation of apartheid, the system of institutionalized racial segregation that existed in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.
The Anglo-Zulu War Explained
A concise overview of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War, exploring its causes, key battles, and the ultimate impact on both the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom.
The American Revolutionary War Explained
A concise overview of the American Revolutionary War, its causes, and its lasting impact on the world and modern society.
The American Revolution Explained
A concise overview of the American Revolution, its enduring significance, and its lasting impact on governance and individual rights.
The American Civil War Explained
A concise overview of the American Civil War (1861-1865), a conflict that redefined the United States by ending slavery and preserving the nation.
The Age of Imperialism: A Global Power Shift
An overview of the Age of Imperialism, exploring the motives that drove powerful nations to expand their empires and the lasting impact on the world.