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The Opium Wars Explained: A Turning Point in History
A concise overview of the Opium Wars, the 19th-century conflicts between China and Western powers that reshaped global trade and foreign relations.
The Great Northern War Explained
An overview of the Great Northern War (1700-1721), the pivotal conflict that shattered Swedish supremacy and marked Russia's rise as a major European power.
Sparta's Wars for Domination
Discover the Messenian Wars, the conflicts that enslaved a nation and forged Sparta into ancient Greece's most formidable military state.
The Māori Wars: NZ's Defining Conflict Explained
An essential guide to the Māori Wars (1845-1872), the conflicts over land and sovereignty that fundamentally shaped modern New Zealand.
Iran-Iraq War: The Conflict That Shaped the Mideast
An overview of the brutal eight-year conflict between Iran and Iraq, its devastating human cost, and its lasting impact on modern geopolitics.
The First Opium War: A Turning Point
An overview of the 1839-1842 conflict between Britain and China over the opium trade, which reshaped global trade and modern Chinese history.
The February Revolution: Russia's Royal Collapse
Discover the causes and events of the February Revolution in 1917, which ended centuries of Romanov rule and set the stage for communism in Russia.
Battle of Vienna: The Siege That Changed Europe
An overview of the 1683 Battle of Vienna, a pivotal event that marked the end of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe.
Rome's Greatest Defeat: The Battle of Teutoburg Forest
An explainer on the pivotal Battle of Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD, where Germanic tribes annihilated three Roman legions, halting Rome's expansion.
Battle of Solferino: The Battle That Changed Warfare
Discover the Battle of Solferino, the bloody conflict that paved the way for a unified Italy and inspired the creation of the International Red Cross.