The Synthesis of "colonization"

An overview of the late 19th-century rush by European powers to colonize Africa, its causes, and its lasting impact on the continent.

An overview of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose voyages to the Americas in 1492 began a new era of transatlantic contact and colonization.

An overview of the 1884-85 Berlin Conference, where European powers divided Africa, setting the stage for decades of colonial rule and conflict.

An overview of the Age of Discovery, the historical period of European global exploration that connected the world and shaped modern history.

The story of how a small Spanish force led by Francisco Pizarro brought down the mighty Inca Empire, forever changing the course of South American history.

The story of how a small group of Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro brought down the mighty Inca Empire in the 16th century.

An overview of the Danish Empire, a lesser-known colonial power with territories across four continents and a complex legacy that endures today.

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.

Discover the short-lived West African colony of Brandenburg-Prussia, a forgotten chapter in German colonial history and the transatlantic slave trade.

An overview of the largest empire in history, its rise, its fall, and its lasting impact on the modern world.