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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.
Age of Exploration: Charting a New World
Discover the Age of Exploration, the period from the 15th to 17th century when European seafarers launched global voyages of discovery.
The Age of Discovery Explained
An overview of the Age of Discovery, the historical period of European global exploration that connected the world and shaped modern history.
The September 11 Attacks Explained
A concise overview of the 9/11 attacks, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda on the United States on September 11, 2001.